Philippine Literature During the Spanish Colonization PDF

Good morning, class! How are you? I hope that you and your family remained safe and dry today. We are now moving on to a new topic which is Philippine Literature during the Spanish Colonization. As a National Geographic article on colonialism describes, "Colonialism is defined as 'control by one pow...

Good morning, class! How are you? I hope that you and your family remained safe and dry today. We are now moving on to a new topic which is Philippine Literature during the Spanish Colonization. As a National Geographic article on colonialism describes, "Colonialism is defined as 'control by one power over a dependent area or people.' It occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering its population and exploiting it, often while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people." Colonization is the action or process of colonialism taking place.  For today's activity, follow the given instructions. You can write your answers in your notebook or post your answers here in our group chat. To acknowledge my post, just give this message a thumbs up. Thank you. A. Analyze the given statements by telling whether you agree or not. Put a check mark (/) if you agree with the statement, otherwise X if not. 1. Ancient settlers in the islands of the Philippines had their form of literature even before the coming of the Spaniards. 2. Ancient Philippine literature was generally an oral tradition. 3. Most of the ancient literary forms were an oral tradition since no system of writing existed during the precolonial period. 4. Literature contains historical and cultural pieces of information that were used to reveal the way of life of our ancestors. 5. It was only during the Spanish colonization that literature was introduced to the Philippines. 6. Various forms of colonization and occupations in the Philippines affected and influenced the features and themes of its literature. 7. Philippine literary texts are only those written in the native or local language. B. Choose the letter of the correct answer. a. Ruy López de Villalobos f. reduccion b. March 31, 1521 g. Fr. Pedro Valderrama c. June 12, 1898 h. Dimasalang d. Limasawa i. Propaganda Movement e. parish priest j. spices 1. The date that Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived on Philippine soil 2. An island in Southern Leyte where Magellan landed 3. He named the archipelago Las Islas Filipinas in honor of King Philip II of Asturias 4. The leading component of ancient commerce before the 15th century 5. A means of relocation of scattered settlements to a large town 6. Led by the ilustrados 7. The date that General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines from the Spanish colonial rule 8. Became the embodiment of Spanish power and culture among the colonized populace 9. He baptized more than 500 natives along with Rajah Humabon. 10. The pseudonym of Jose Rizal C. Acrostics Writing **Procedure:** **1. Create an acrostic poem using the word PINOY.** **2. You may use words or phrases to complete your acrostic poem.** **3. The theme of your acrostic poem should focus on how proud you are as a Filipino.** P- I- N- O- Y- **Guide Questions** **1. What makes you proud as a Filipino?** **2. How do you show the world how proud you are as a Filipino?** **Please check a copy of today's lecture in the file sent here. Thank you.** **Lecture Topic: Philippine Literature During the Spanish Period** Spanish Colonialism (1565-1897) I. Historical Background (The Spanish Colonial Period) - On March 31, 1521, the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Philippine soil. He landed in Limasawa, an island in Southern Leyte, and it was also there that the first Catholic mass in the country was celebrated. - On April 14, 1521, Fr. Pedro Valderama baptized the Cebuanos under the leadership of Rajah Humabon. In 1565, the historian Ruy López de Villalobos named our country Las Islas Filipinas from King Philip II of Spain. - Spain had two motives in colonizing the Philippines: (1) 1. Spice trade (15th Century); (2) Converting Filipinos to Christianity- The Spaniards used a policy called reduccion, which is a means of relocation of scattered settlements to a large town. This way, Spanish friars were able to convert natives into Christianity. - Spanish priests believed that stories about mythical creatures, spirits, deities, and rituals contained works of the devil, which is why they instructed the natives to destroy them. They also told them to undergo baptism and embrace Christianity II\. Spanish influence in Philippine Literature What are the traces of European culture found in Ibong Adarna? In Ibong Adarna, the writer used escapism as a literary technique. Escapism according to dictionary.com is \'the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. See also for other definitions of escapism in literature. III\. Two groups of writers that emerged during the Spanish Period A. The Secular Writers led by the Propaganda Movement. Members of the Reform Movement led by the Ilustrados: Jose Rizal (Dimasalang, Laong Laan), Marcelo H. del Pilar (Plaridel), and Mariano Ponce (Tikbalang, Kalipulako) wrote for La Solidaridad B. The Revolutionaries led by Andres Bonifacio (May Pag-asa) and Emilio Jacinto (Dimasilaw) wrote for Kalayaan. IV\.  Classification of Literature During the Spanish Colonization: 1\. religious prose and poetry 2\. secular religious prose and poetry V. Background 1\. The first Filipino alphabet, called Baybayin, was replaced by the Roman alphabet. 2\. Religious practices became based on the teachings of Christian doctrine VI\. Types of Religious Poems during the Spanish Colonial Period These poems were written by a ladino poet. A Ladino poem is a bilingual poem with religious themes. It is characterized by alternating lines or verses in Tagalog and Spanish. The term ladino also refers to Filipinos fluent in Spanish and Filipino. Example: "Salamat nang walang hangga" ("Unending Thanks") by Francisco Bagongbanta Salamat nang walang hanga gracias se den sempiternas, sa nagpasilang ng tala al que hizo salir la estrella: macapagpanao nang dilim que destierre las tinieblas sa lahat na bayan natin de toda esta nuestra tierra. The following are religious poems: 1. [Pasyon] is a narrative poem about the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ replaced the precolonial oral tradition that the Filipino had since pasyon is recited in churches consists of five-line stanzas with eight syllables per line The earliest known pasyon is the Ang Mahal na Pasión ni Jesu Christong Panginoon natin na Tola in 1704. 2. Awit - a narrative poem that consists of 12 syllables per line and four lines per stanza has a slow rhythm and is usually accompanied by the use of a guitar or bandurya expresses adoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary as well as platonic and courtly love A famous example of an awit is Francisco Balagtas's Florante at Laura. [Francisco Baltazar] is one of the famous poets of the Spanish colonial period wrote the awit Florante at Laura, a metaphor for the tyranny of the Spanish colonizers considered the master of traditional Tagalog poetry 3. [Korido] is another narrative poem that consists of eight syllables per line and four lines per stanza has a faster rhythm compared to an awit. An example of a korido is Ibong Adarna, which contains 1,722 stanzas and has five parts. 4. [Dalit] is a religious poem in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a type of religious poetry that has no fixed meter or time scheme, but usually written in octosyllabic quatrain. It is also identifiable by their solemn tone and spiritual subject matter. Dalit by Marcelo H. del Pilar (188) Kung sa langit nabubuhay ang sa lupang namamatay Ano't kinatatakutan Ang oras ng kamatayan? Ginto't pilak sa pukpukan ng platero'y umiinom, ang puring lalong makinang sa pukpok ay pumupusyaw. **PAIRWORK ACTIVITY.** read and analyze our national anthem "Lupang Hinirang" and answer the questions that follow. The answers will be graded based on the given criteria. Upload your output in the Google Classroom. The deadline for submission is on Friday. **Land of the Morning** The Philippine National Anthem Translated by Camilo Osias and M.A. Lane Land of the morning Child of the sun returning With fervor burning Thee do our souls adore. Land dear and holy Cradle of noble heroes, Ne'er shall invaders Trample thy sacred shores. Ever within the skies and through thy clouds And o'er thy hills and seas, Do we behold thy radiance, feel the throb Of glorious liberty. Thy banner dear to all hearts Its sun and stars alight, Oh, never shall its shining fields Be dimmed by tyrants' might. Beautiful land of love, oh land of light, In thine embrace 'tis rapture to lie; But it is glory ever when thou art wronged For us thy sons to suffer and die. Questions: 1. What tone or mood is exhibited in the lines of the texts? 2. Who do you think is speaking in the lines of the text? Who is being addressed in the poem? 3. How does the speaker describe the subject of the text? Do you agree with how the speaker describes his/her motherland? 4. What idea is revealed by the last stanza of the text? 5. Based on the text, in what ways does the speaker reveal his/her love for the country? Note: You can also answer these questions in a paragraph form. Rubric for evaluation: Content and organization: Able to give the ideas being asked in each number. The sentences are chronologically arranged. -- 15 points Grammatical Correctness -- 4 points Technicalities (punctuation marks, capitalization)- 1 point Total score: 20 points