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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Course Title: Contemporary, Popular, and Emergent Number of

Course Credit: (3) units
Literature enrolled
Course Code: EL 116 Contact Week: (18) weeks Students
Contact Hours: (3) hours per week/54 hours per
1st Semester A.Y. 2024 - 2025
semester
Class
Course Prerequisite: EL 111 Day Time Room
Schedule
Professor: Dr. Marco D. Meduranda
Mission C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N Program Outcomes
We commit to make quality college This course provides pre-service English teachers with opportunities to acquire 1. Demonstrate service orientation in
education accessible to Navoteños by extensive reading backgrounds in literature and allied fields needed in the one’s profession;
offering relevant programs and understanding and evaluation of critical issues in contemporary and popular 2. Have the ability to apply their
services at par with higher education literature and genres. This course allows them to demonstrate their research-based professional skills to become experts
standards, competent and reliable content knowledge and its relevance in the teaching learning process in their areas of specialization and
faculty and staff who observe expertise;
using various methods of literary analysis.
professional and ethical conduct, and 3. Participate in various types of
safe and secure facilities that allow the C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S employment, development, activities,
development of the student’s potential. At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers will be able to: public discourse, particularly in
A. discuss research-based content knowledge and critical issues on contemporary, response to the communities one’s
Vision popular, and emergent literature and its relevance in the teaching-learning serve;
Navotas Polytechnic College is a local process; 4. Participate activities that support for
college known for high quality B. explain the development of a given genre of popular literature from its beginning national, regional, and local
education and a nurturing to its contemporary practice through a historical timeline; development plans;
environment. It aims to produce C. use various methods of literary analysis, such as formal, psychological, and /or 5. Pass examination given by PRC, Civil
graduates who exemplify a solutions- feminist analysis in writing a response paper; Service, and other examinations by at
oriented attitude, discipline, purpose, D. apply knowledge and skills of analyzing and evaluating critical issues in least 75% of the graduates;
accountability, and integrity, as they contemporary, popular and emergent literature and their relevance in the 6. Participate in a community-based
contribute to the development of teaching -learning process; and activity which could be solution for
nation and proud Filipino identity. E. use various methods of literary analysis. rural development;
S IG N A T O R IE S 7. Demonstrate the acquired knowledge
Philosophy and technological skills that could
NPC stands by the core values of Recommending Approval: APPROVED: guide them to be gainfully employed
quality, dependability, and integrity. and could venture as an entrepreneur,
We want our students to demonstrate and
the standards of skills, knowledge, 8. Exemplify the values and have moral
values, and attitudes that make MS. VIRGINIA T. CRUZ, MAEd DR. MARIA CRISTINA A. ROBLES uprightness who are humane that
effective communicators, critical Education Program Coordinator Academic Affairs Coordinator could empathize with the needy
thinkers, problem solvers, leaders and CMO 75 s.2017
team workers who are responsive and 6.3.1.a. Possess broad knowledge of
relevant to the needs of the city, the language and literature for
environment, and the country as a effective learning
whole. 6.3.1.b. Use English as a global language
in a multilingual context as it
applies to the teaching of language
and literature
6.3.1.c. Acquire extensive reading
background in language,
literature, and allied sciences
6.3.1.d. Demonstrate proficiency in oral
and written communication
6.3.1.h. Display skills and abilities to be a
reflective and research-oriented
language and literature teacher.

MIDTERM COVERAGE FINAL TERM COVERAGE

Week 1 – Interpreting and Evaluating Fiction; Types and Elements of Week 10 – Popular Literature Genres: Detective Story, Comic Books,
Fiction Comic Strip (continued)
Week 2 – Introduction to Contemporary Literature: Stories Week 11 – Popular Literature Genres: Detective Story, Comic Books,
Week 3 – Poetry Comic Strip (continued)
Week 4 – Drama Week 12 – Issues and Challenges in Popular Literature
Week 5 – Issues and Challenges in Contemporary Literature Week 13 – Introduction to Emerging Literatures: Creative Non-Fiction,
Week 6 – Introduction to Popular Literature: Nature, Appeal, Social Hyper Poetry, Chick Lit/Chick Literature, Illustrated Novel, Graphic
COURSE OUTLINE Function Novel, Text-Talk Novels, Manga, Digi-Fiction, Doodle Fiction, Flash
Week 7 – Popular Literature Genres: Romance, Science Fiction Fiction, Six-word Flash Fiction, Science Fiction, Blog
Week 8 – Popular Literature Genres: Detective Story, Comic Books, Week 14 – Issues and Challenges in Emerging Literature
Comic Strip Week 15 – Issues and Challenges in Emerging Literature (continued)
Week 9 – MIDTERM EXAM Week 16 – The Interrelationship of Contemporary, Popular, and Emergent
Literature
Week 17 – The Interrelationship of Contemporary, Popular, and Emergent
Literature (continued)
Week 18 – FINAL EXAM

TEACHING-
TIME LEARNING
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPICS LEARNING ACTIVITIES &
TABLE TASK/ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
Week 1 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 1. Interpreting and Evaluating Activities: Short quiz on types and
teachers will be able to: Fiction - Collaborative group elements of fiction.
a. explain the characteristics, types and 2. Types and Elements of Fiction work: Students create mind - Written analysis of a selected
elements of fiction; and maps on the types and short story.
b. Interpret and evaluate fiction. elements of fiction.
- Peer teaching: Students
 take turns teaching a
concept from the professor-
made module to their peers.

- Independent analysis:
Students independently
read a short story and write
a brief analysis on its
elements.
Resources:
- Textbook chapters on
fiction.
- Selected short stories.
- Handouts on elements of
fiction.
- Professor-made modules
on fiction.
Week 2 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 3. Introduction to Contemporary - Jigsaw activity: Each - Reflection paper on a
teachers will be able to: Literature: group studies different contemporary story.
a. acquaint themselves with styles and 1. Stories contemporary stories and
concerns of contemporary stories. then teaches the key
elements to other groups.
- Case study: Students
independently analyze a
contemporary story and
discuss their findings in
small groups.
- Self-directed learning:
Students choose a
contemporary story to
analyze and reflect on.
Resources:
- Contemporary short
stories.
- Articles on contemporary
literary styles.
- Professor-made modules
on contemporary
literature.
Week 3 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 2. Poetry Activities: - Poetry analysis essay.
teachers will be able to: - Poetry workshop: - Presentation on a famous
a. analyze elements of contemporary Students create their own contemporary poet.
poetry; and poems using contemporary
b. trace the history, characteristics, and techniques and share them
famous personality in contemporary in peer groups for feedback.
poetry.
 - Think-pair-share:
Analyze the elements of a
poem independently,
discuss with a partner, then
share with the class.
- Research project:
Students independently
research a famous
contemporary poet and
prepare a presentation.
Resources:
- Selected contemporary
poems.
- Handouts on elements and
history of poetry.
- Professor-made modules
on contemporary poetry.
Week 4 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 3. Drama Activities: - Group presentation on the
teachers will be able to: - Role-playing: Students act development of drama.
a. examine theatrical structures of out scenes from a - Written review of a
contemporary drama; and contemporary play to contemporary play.
b. trace the changes and development of explore its structure and
contemporary drama. themes.
- Group discussion: Small
groups discuss the changes
in drama and present their
findings.
- Independent viewing:
Students independently
watch a contemporary play
and write a critique.
Resources:
- Video of a contemporary
play.
- Handouts on drama
structures.
- Professor-made modules
on contemporary drama.
Week 5 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 4. Issues and Challenges in Activities: - Position paper on a
teachers will be able to: Contemporary literature - Debate: Students contemporary literary issue.
a. identify issues and challenges in participate in a structured - Debate reflection essay.
contemporary literature; and debate on contemporary
b. explain the development in genres in literary issues.
contemporary literature. - Independent research:
Students research a
contemporary literary issue
 and develop a position
paper.
- Group analysis: Case
study discussions in small
groups on controversial
literary works.
Resources:
- Articles on literary issues.
- Case study materials.
- Professor-made modules
on issues in
contemporary literature.
Week 6 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 5. Introduction to Popular Activities: - Group presentation on the
teachers will be able to: Literature - Interactive lecture: on social functions of a popular
a. acquaint themselves with the nature, 1. Nature the nature, appeal, and literary piece.
appeal, and social functions of popular 2. Appeal social functions of popular - Reflection essay on the appeal
literature 3. Social Function literature. of popular literature.
- Case study: Students
analyze examples of popular
literature in small groups to
identify key characteristics
and social functions.
- Self-paced learning:
Review professor-made
modules and reflect on
personal experiences with
popular literature.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on popular literature.
- Selected examples of
popular literature.
Week 7-8 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 6. Popular Literature Genres Activities: - Venn diagram comparing
teachers will be able to: 1. Romance - Genre exploration popular and contemporary
a. describe the characteristics of popular 2. Science Fiction activity: Students genres.
literature; and independently research - Written analysis of a selected
b. differentiate popular from different popular literature popular genre work.
contemporary literature genres. genres and present their
findings in groups.
- Compare and contrast:
Activity in pairs to
differentiate between
popular and contemporary
literature genres using a
Venn diagram.
- Independent reading:
 Choose a work from a
popular genre and write an
analysis focusing on its
genre characteristics.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on popular literature
genres.
- Selected readings from
different genres.
Week 9 MIDTERM EXAM
Week 10-12 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 6. Popular Literature Genres Activities: - Multimedia presentation on a
teachers will be able to: 3. Detective Story - Genre-based group popular literature genre.
a. describe the characteristics of popular 4. Comic books project: Each group is - Peer feedback reports.
literature; and 5. Comic Strip assigned a popular genre
b. differentiate popular from (e.g., detective story, comic
contemporary literature genres. books) and creates a
multimedia presentation
showcasing the genre’s
characteristics.
- Peer review: Groups
review and provide feedback
on each other’s
presentations.
- Independent study:
Analyze a work from a
popular genre and discuss
its impact on contemporary
literature.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on popular genres.
- Examples of detective
stories, comic books, and
comic strips.
Week 13 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 7. Issues and Challenges in Popular Activities: - Debate participation and
teachers will be able to: Literature - Debate: Students are reflection.
a. react on issues and challenges in divided into teams to debate - Critical analysis paper
popular literature; and a contemporary issue in comparing contemporary and
b. conduct a critical analysis between popular literature. popular literature.
contemporary and popular literature. - Critical analysis
workshop: In small groups,
students conduct a critical
analysis comparing
contemporary and popular
literature on chosen themes.
 - Independent research:
Research on issues in
popular literature and
prepare a report.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on issues in popular
literature.
- Research articles and case
studies.
Week 14-15 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 8. Introduction to Emerging Activities: - Poster or digital presentation
teachers will be able to: Literatures - Emerging genres fair: for the emerging genres fair.
a. determine new emerging genres of 1. Creative Non-Fiction Students independently - Creative piece in an emerging
literature; 2. Hyper Poetry explore different emerging genre.
b. discuss the elements and 3. Chick lit/Chick Literature genres and create posters or
characteristics of these genres. 4. Illustrated Novel digital presentations for a
5. Graphic Novel class fair.
6. Text-Talk Novels - Peer teaching: Students
7. Manga pair up and teach each
8. Digi-Fiction other about the
9. Doodle Fiction characteristics of their
10. Flash Fiction selected emerging genre.
11. Six-word flash fiction - Independent genre
12. Science Fiction exploration: Choose an
13. Blog emerging genre to explore
in-depth and write a
creative piece in that genre.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on emerging literatures.
- Samples of emerging
genres.
Week 16 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 9. Issues and Challenges in Activities: - Case study presentation on an
teachers will be able to: Emerging Literature - Group discussion: Small issue in emerging literature.
a. examine unique characteristics of new groups analyze the - Panel discussion reflection
emerging genres of literature; and characteristics of various paper.
b. discuss issues and challenges in emerging genres and
emerging literature. identify issues and
challenges associated with
each.
- Case study: Each student
independently examines a
specific issue in an
emerging genre and
presents their findings to
 the class.
- Role play: Simulate a
panel discussion where
students represent different
stakeholders (authors,
critics, readers) discussing
challenges in emerging
literature.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on emerging literature.
- Articles and case studies
on issues in emerging
genres.
Week 17 At the end of the semester, the pre-service 10.The Interrelationship of Activities: - Comparative analysis chart and
teachers will be able to: Contemporary, Popular and - Socratic seminar: report.
a. discuss the relationship among Emergent Students engage in a guided - Group presentation on the
contemporary, popular and emergent discussion on the interconnectedness of literary
literature, and interrelationships among forms.
b. analyze the interconnectedness among contemporary, popular, and
literatures like contemporary, popular emergent literature.
and emergent literature. - Comparative analysis
project: Independently
research and analyze the
connections between a
contemporary work, a
popular piece, and an
emerging genre, then create
a comparative chart.
- Collaborative synthesis:
In groups, synthesize the
findings from the
comparative analysis and
present a unified theory on
the interconnectedness of
these literary forms.
Resources:
- Professor-made modules
on the interrelationship of
literatures.
- Selected readings from
contemporary, popular, and
emerging literature.
Week 18 FINAL EXAM
Suggested List of References
Heick, T. (2017). 12 strategies for teaching literature in the 21st century.www.teachthought.com

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
 Group Projects and Presentations:
 Students will participate in group projects where they collaboratively explore topics such as the characteristics of different genres, the interrelationship between
literary forms, and issues in popular and emerging literature. These projects will culminate in presentations where groups share their findings with the class.
 Individual Research Papers:
 Each student will be required to conduct independent research on a selected topic related to contemporary, popular, or emerging literature. The research will be
developed into a well-structured paper, demonstrating critical analysis and synthesis of information.
 Creative Writing Assignments:
 Students will engage in creative writing assignments where they will explore and produce original works in emerging literary genres. These assignments will
allow students to apply their understanding of genre characteristics in a practical and creative manner.
 Class Participation in Discussions and Debates:
 Active participation in class discussions and debates is essential. Students are expected to contribute thoughtfully to Socratic seminars, group discussions, and
debates on various literary issues and challenges.
 Reflective Essays and Journals:
 Throughout the course, students will maintain a reflective journal where they will record their thoughts on readings, class activities, and their personal learning
journey. These reflections will be compiled into periodic essays that summarize their insights and growth.

CLASSROOM POLICIES:
 Attendance and Participation:
 Regular attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to actively participate in all class activities, discussions, and group work. Absences must be
communicated in advance, and students are responsible for catching up on missed work. Participation in discussions and debates will be a significant part of the
final grade.
 Submission Deadlines:
 All assignments, including research papers, creative writing tasks, and presentations, must be submitted by the stated deadlines. Late submissions will be
penalized by a reduction in the grade, except in cases of documented emergencies.
 Collaboration and Group Work:
 Group projects are integral to the course, and all members are expected to contribute equally. Group dynamics and individual contributions will be assessed, and
peer evaluations will be factored into the final grade. Any issues within groups should be addressed early and brought to the instructor's attention if necessary.
 Academic Integrity:
 All students must adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, and any form of academic dishonesty will result in severe
consequences, including a failing grade for the assignment or course, and potential disciplinary action.
 Respectful and Inclusive Environment:
 The classroom is a space for open dialogue and learning. Students are expected to engage respectfully with their peers and the instructor. Discriminatory or
disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and will be addressed immediately, with consequences as outlined in the institution’s code of conduct.
NPC Grading System % Scale Rating Numerical Rating Remarks
All programs of NPC shall observe the institutional grading system to ensure 97 – 100 1.00 Highly Excellent
uniformity in giving our students numerical grades. 94 – 96 1.25 Excellent
91 – 93 1.50 Very Superior
Midterm 88 – 90 1.75 Superior
Seatwork/ Quiz/ Long Quiz 20% 85 – 87 2.00 Very Good
Performance Task/ Module/ Activity/ 25% 82 – 84 2.25 Good
Recitation/ Reporting 25% 79 – 81 2.50 Satisfactory
Exam 30% 76 – 78 2.75 Fair
TOTAL 100% 75 3.00 Passed
Below 75 5.00 Failed
Finals
- INC Incomplete
Seatwork/ Quiz/ Long Quiz 20%
- UD Unofficially Dropped
Performance Task/ Module/ Activity/ 25%
Recitation/ Reporting 25% - OD Officially Dropped
Exam 30%
TOTAL 100%