ME EngLT 11 Q1 0801_SG_Postwar Philippine Literature PDF

English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period LESSON 8.1 Postwar Philippine Literature Table of Contents Introduction...

English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period LESSON 8.1 Postwar Philippine Literature Table of Contents Introduction 1 Objectives 2 DepEd Competency 2 Warm-Up 2 Learn about It 3 Postwar Philippine Literature 3 Characteristics of Philippine Postwar Literature 4 Filipino Writers during the Postwar Period 4 Key Points 5 Check Your Understanding 5 Let’s Step Up! 6 Photo Credit(s) 6 Bibliography 6  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period Lesson 8.1 Postwar Philippine Literature Fig. 1. Concepts of colonization and freedom greatly influenced Filipino writers Introduction The Filipino people have been influenced by different colonizers, which led to our country’s sense of hybrid identity. With the concepts of colonization and search for freedom, our Filipino artists have their natural and national urges to express their sense of individuality. This lesson on postwar Philippine literature leads us to know the characteristics of writings and the subjects of interest among the Filipinos who experienced the aftermaths of colonization and war. 1  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period Objectives In this lesson, you should be able to do the following: Identify the postwar poetry and fiction written by Filipino authors in English. List the characteristics of postwar literature, including romanticism, nationalism, independence, nature, and expression of feelings. DepEd Competency At the end of this lesson, you should be able to distinguish the effects of colonization in the forms of literature written during the postwar era (EN12Lit-Ia-21). Warm-Up Slogan Making Procedure 1. Imagine you were freed from being a prisoner for quite a number of years, make a slogan, and put in writing the feelings you now have. 2. Find a partner and discuss your slogans with each other. 2  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period Learn about It Vocabulary Formalist New a literary theory characterized by “close reading” of the Criticism text to understand its metaphor, irony, tension, and (noun) paradox Neoclassicism a revival of the classical style in different forms of fine (noun) arts predilection an attitude that shows strong favor or liking (noun) Essential Question What are the themes of postwar Philippine literary texts? Postwar Philippine Literature From 1941 to 1945, Philippine literature was interrupted in its development when the Philippines was again occupied by another foreign country, Japan. Philippine literature in English came to a halt. It took a while before the writers could find their bearings after the war. The Japanese prohibited writing in English, which resulted in the writers’ renewed attention to literature in the Filipino language. After the war and the Japanese occupation in the Philippines, the country’s literary scene was steered into a new movement. Postwar poetry and fiction were dominated by the writers in English educated and trained in writers’ workshops in the United States or England. Among these were the novelists Edilberto and Edith Tiempo (who was also a poet), short-fictionist Francisco Arcellana, poet-critic Ricaredo Demetillo, poet-fictionist 3  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period Amador Daguio, poet Carlos Angeles, fictionists N.V.M. Gonzalez and Bienvenido N. Santos. Most of these writers returned to the Philippines to teach. With their credentials and solid reputations, they influenced the form and direction of the next generation of writers mainly in accordance with the dominant tenets of the formalist New Critics of America and England. Characteristics of Philippine Postwar Literature Romanticism - This is an 18th century literary, artistic, and philosophical movement that is a reaction against neoclassicism. It emphasizes imagination and emotions. In English literature, it is known for its sensibility and its use of autobiographical material, emotions of happiness of the common man, an appreciation of nature, an interest in the remote, a predilection for melancholy, and the use of older verse forms in poems. Nationalism - This means exalting one’s nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promoting the nation’s culture and welfare before those of other nations. Independence - This is the quality or state of having freedom from being controlled by others. Nature - In postwar Philippine literature, the natural scenery is praised and prescribed. Expression of feelings - The characters in postwar Philippine literature were portrayed as being able to express their feelings through their thoughts, words, and actions Filipino Writers during the Postwar Period Macario Pineda - He wrote and published Ang Ginto sa Makiling in 1946, which is the first Philippine literary work after World War II. The writer employed fantastic elements in the narrative, although he suggested something that occurred in a realistic sense. The work depicted a quest as the characters discover the mystery 4  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period behind the Makiling. Stevan Javellana - In 1947, he published his work Without Seeing the Dawn, which is about the experiences of Filipinos before and during World War II. N.V.M. Gonzales - He wrote and published A Season of Grace in 1956. The author portrayed the lives of the working class in rural areas. He depicted the lives of the masses in the province. Let’s Check In How do one’s credentials and language use affect the way he or she conveys and expresses his or her feelings through writing? Key Points Postwar poetry and fiction was dominated by the writers in English educated and trained in writers’ workshops in the United States or England. The characteristics of postwar literature in the Philippines include romanticism, nationalism, independence, nature, and expression of feelings. Check Your Understanding Answer the comprehension questions and explain your arguments. 1. During the Japanese Occupation, what language of writing were Filipino writers not allowed to use? 5  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period 2. What are the characteristics of Postwar Philippine Literature? 3. What are the other examples of literature written during this period? 4. How does prohibition or permission of language use affect one’s thoughts and writings? 5. How do events from the past affect how a writer portrays present-day events? Let’s Step Up! Read an excerpt or a full-text work of Philippine literature written during the postwar period. Compare this text to a contemporary Philippine literature text and write a 400-word essay about it. Photo Credit(s) Fig. 1. Japan-USA-Philippines War by Aldine Eunice Dadios via Quipper Content Illustration Bank. Bibliography Lumbera, Bienvenido. 2001. Philippine Literature: A History & Anthology, edited by Cynthia Nograles Lumbera. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing. Macas, Trisha, “Gintong Aklat Awards honors outstanding Filipino book publishers,” GMA News Online, accessed June 9, 2018, http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379798/lifestyle/gintong-aklat-awards-hon ors-outstanding-filipino-book-publishers. 6  English Grade 11/12 Unit 8: Philippine Literature in the Postwar and Contemporary Period Macasantos, Francis C. and Priscilla S. Macasantos, “Philippine Literature in the Post-war and Contemporary Period,” National Commission for Culture and the Arts, accessed June 10, 2018, http://ncca.gov.ph/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-sca/literary-arts/phil ippine-literature-in-the-post-war-and-contemporary-period/. Ordonez, Elmer A. 2016. Proletarian Literature: For whom do we write? October 29. Accessed June 10, 2018. http://www.manilatimes.net/proletarian-literature-write/293719/. 7