Philippine Literature: Contemporary Period PDF

. Jose Rizal Campus Gov. pascual ave. Malabon City tel. / fax # 921 - 27 - 44 PHILIPPINE LITERATURE: CONTEMPORARY PERIOD Members: Abasola, Glen Harold Balercia, Apple Ducay, John Lloyd...

. Jose Rizal Campus Gov. pascual ave. Malabon City tel. / fax # 921 - 27 - 44 PHILIPPINE LITERATURE: CONTEMPORARY PERIOD Members: Abasola, Glen Harold Balercia, Apple Ducay, John Lloyd Flores, Miyukie C. Fortuno, Andrei Jolloso, Chien Ashley Pantua, Dhency James Rosala, Henrix Solis, Mark Adreinne 12 - HUMSS 4A Sir. Jayson Din. The Filipino literary contemporary period began in the 1960s and flourished after martial law ended in 1986. This period saw a return to using native languages like Tagalog in literary works, rather than foreign languages imposed by successive occupiers like Spain, the US, and Japan. 1943 - Without Seeing the Dawn, first postwar novel by Stevan Javellana Stevan Javellana - Stevan Javellana was a Filipino author and poet who wrote in English and in Filipino. He was born in Iloilo City in the Philippines in 1906 and grew up in a prominent family. He was educated in the United States, attending the University of the Philippines and Yale University. Javellana wrote several novels. Without Seeing The Dawn - The book is based on one of the characters from Jose Rizal's novel "Noli Me Tangere," a Spanish-language novel. The book is divided into two parts: Day and Night. The first part, Day, tells the story of a pre-war barrio and its people in the Panay Island, specifically in Iloilo. The second part, Night, takes place during World War II and tells the story of the resistance movement of the barrio people against the occupying Japanese military forces. The book describes the people's difficulties and challenges during the war. 1950 - Modern poetry I in full swing 1954 - Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for literature includes one-act play in English Carlos Palanca Awards - The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature are considered the Philippines' most prestigious award in literature. Established in 1950, the awards are given annually to recognize outstanding works in various literary genres, including, but not limited to, short stories, plays, poetry, and essays. The awards are named after Carlos Palanca, a prominent figure in the Philippine business and cultural community. The awards aim to promote and support Filipino writers and provide a platform for them to showcase their talents and contribute to the development of Philippine literature. 1960 - PETA (Philippine Educational Theatre Association) is founded by Cecille Guidote. PETA - Philippine Educational Theatre Association, is a non-profit organization based in the Philippines that uses theatre to promote social and cultural change. The organization also conducts workshops and trainings to develop the skills of young artists and the general public in theater arts. PETA has a long and illustrious history, having produced hundreds of plays and trained many prominent artists and activists in the Filipino theater scene. Cecile Guidote - Cecile Guidote is a renowned Filipino theater activist and educator. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), one of the leading theater groups in the Philippines. Guidote is considered a pioneer in the use of theater for social and political change in Filipino society. She founded PETA in 1967 with the goal of using theater as a tool for education and advocacy, and has since produced over 200 plays that tackle social issues such as poverty, social inequality, and human rights. 1969 - The coming of the vocal playwrights based in universities, plays in streets, strikes, and protest march 1990 - The collection and study of regional literatures has gained impetus in contemporary times Essential Features of Contemporary/Modern Period Literatures Before the Declaration of Martial Law - Literature was used as an expression of defiant emotion to urge for social reforms - Philippine writing in the vernacular became popular - Through literary criticism, the writers had the opportunity to publish their studies and literary forms Essential Features Of Contemporary / Modern Period Literatures Before The Declaration Of Martial Law - Paggamit ng Literatura bilang boses upang isigaw na kailangan ng pagbabago sa bansa - Pagsulat ng Vernacular o paggamit ng dayalekto sa pagsulat - Literary Criticism o pagkakaroon ng rebyu sa isang literary work at pagtuklas ng kalidad nito 1946-1960 - English had been mastered by the Filipino writers through their academic training - The writers had a better knowledge of their craft and enjoyed political independence. - The writing and staging of Philippine plays written in English became active especially in 1954 when the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature included the one-act play category in prizes. - The literature in Tagalog was rejuvenated attacked the ills of the society 1970-1972 (Rise of nationalism and Student Activism) - Nationalism was emphasized by young and aspiring writers - Revolutionary form of literature - Campus newspapers played an important role in attacking the ills of society and politics -Pagsasanay ng mga Writer sa English sa kanilang pag aaral - pagkakaroon ng mga writers ng sapat na kaalaman sa kanilang gawain - at ang pagkakaroon ng malayang saloobin tungkol sa politika - Mas lalong nagsumikap ang mga Manunulat dahil sa pagkakaroon ng Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards -Ang Literaturang Tagalog ay ginawang sandata laban sa mga Social Issues sa Pilipinas -Pagmamahal sa Bansa ng mga manunulat -Rebolusyonaryong pagsusulat - Mga diaryo na galing sa iba't ibang paaralan o unibersidad na tumulong sa pag atake sa mga problema ng society at pulitika. - It was an age of Realism for Philippine theater. 1972-1981 (Period of New Society) - New critical theories such as Formalism and Post-structuralism became popular - Provided a venue in reviving traditional drama and in creating original plays. -Nagkaroon ng Pagbabago ang Literatura noong mga panahong ito sa pamamagitan ng Nation Building Themes at pagbuo ng mga cultural centers. tinutukan din ng Period na ito ang mga social issues na lumalaganap sa bansa gaya ng family planning at mga problemang pangkultura - Pag usbong ng mga teorya na tulad ng Formalism o masusing pag aanalisa ng isang literary work. at Post Structuralism -Pagtatayo ng mga bagong Teatro at pagrerevive ng Traditional Drama sa bansa 1981- 1985 (3rd Republic) - Creative writing is part of the curricular writings offered by academic institutions - New criticism; post structuralism, postmodernism continued to surface in the approach to literature. Emergence of other literary criticisms like feminism, gay and lesbian writing emerged - -Pag usbong ng mga programang pang edukasyon gaya ng secularisation o pag aalis ng paniniwala ng isang relihiyon sa pag aaral o pagkatuto.. -Compulsory Education o ang pag-aaral na nirerequire sa bawat bata na matapos halimbawa nito ay ang Elementary School. -Pagpapalawak ng Secondary Education o High School - Pagbabago sa pagtuturo ng mga Guro - Naidagdag sa ilang institusyon sa bansa ang Asignaturang Creative Writing Literature After EDSA (1986-1995) 1986 - People Power that ousted Pres. Marcos and established the presidency of Corazon C. Aquino, widow of Benigno Aquino Literary Events and Features 1. Two centers for creative writing were established (a) Academic institutions - universities where Creative Writing is part of the curricular offerings, and influenced the writing of young people: Diliman Review and The Literary Apprentice (UP), Sands and Coral (Siliman Univ.) Heights and Pantas (AdMU), Malate and Likha (DLSU), The Varsitarian (UST), Bisig (PUP) (b) Writer’s Organizations - sponsor symposia on writing and/or set up workshops for its members and other interested parties: UMPIL, KATHA, LIRA, LUDABI, GAT, PLAC 2. Award giving bodies, annuals, competitions, and publications provide the incentives for writers to keep producing: Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards, Surian, Komisyon ng Wikang Pambansa, CCP, NCCA, GAPAS, KAIBIGAN The year 1986 marked a significant milestone in Filipino history as the country regained its much-desired independence, which was lost 20 years prior. This newfound independence was achieved through a series of peaceful protests and demonstrations known as the People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) that took place between February 21-25, 1986. Despite the short period of time since the establishment of the true Republic of the Philippines, numerous changes were already apparent in various aspects of Filipino society, such as music, media, and television programs. Characteristics of Philippine Literature after EDSA 1. In the academe, critical orientation is influenced by current literary theories from England and the US. 2. “Non-traditional” publications marked by adventurousness were published; for example, creative writing from the underground left. 3. Marginalized authors, genres, and themes became part of mainstream Philippine critical discourse (example: feminist criticism, OFW’s, gay and lesbian writings) 4. Retrieval and recuperation of writing in Philippine languages other than Tagalog. Gelasio Guillermo: Ang Panitikan ng Pambansang Demokrasya Alise Guillermo: Images of Change. Elmer Ordones: The Other View Edel Garsellano: First Person, Plural Soledad S. Reyes: Kritisismo Virgilio S. Almario: Kung sino and Kumatha kina Bagongbanta, Ossorio, Herrera, Aquino de Belen, Balagtas, Atbp. Isagani R. Cruz: Beyond Futility Zelda Soriano: Kung Saan Ako Pupunta Jason Montana: Clearing Levy Balgos dela Cruz: Bukal ng Tubig at Apoy B. ANALYSIS (the students will answer the questions). Guide Questions 1. How can literature deepen our sense of history? 2. Explain how the way of the Filipinos was changed by contact with different explorers and settlers.