The Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to the contemporary period (Part1) || 21st Century

Summary

The video script features an online tutorial on 21st century literature from the Philippines and the world, hosted by tutors Shooter Floyd and Shooter Joyce. They introduce the subject, emphasizing its importance in understanding cultural heritage and history. The tutorial covers various literary periods, from pre-colonial to contemporary, highlighting the evolution of Philippine literature. Interactive discussions engage students from different regions, exploring the significance of studying literature and its impact on preserving traditions and fostering a sense of national identity.

Takeaways

• 📚 The tutorial is an online session focused on 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the world, aiming to bring stories to life and explore literary history.
• 👩‍🏫 The session is facilitated by tutors named Shooter Floyd and Shooter Joyce, who introduce the subject and its significance in understanding culture and history.
• 🌏 The tutorial welcomes participants from various regions in the Philippines, emphasizing the nationwide interest in literature.
• 📝 The course is structured over eight weeks, covering different literary periods, texts, authors, and approaches to literary criticism.
• 📚 Literature is presented as a vital means to understand the world, history, and oneself, particularly for Filipinos to appreciate their cultural heritage.
• 🎓 The importance of studying literature is discussed, including enhancing language skills and gaining insights into the Philippine origins and context.
• 📜 The script outlines the different periods of Philippine literature, starting from pre-colonial times through Spanish, American, Japanese colonization, to the contemporary period.
• 🗣️ The pre-colonial period is highlighted for its oral literature, including folk tales, epics, and proverbs, which were passed down through generations.
• 📖 The Spanish Colonial period is characterized by the introduction of written literature and the propagation of Christianity, impacting the local culture and literature.
• 🌟 Prominent Filipino literary figures such as Marcelo H. del Pilar and Jose Garcia Villa are mentioned for their significant contributions to literature.
• ❓ The tutorial concludes with a thought-provoking question about the implications of a world without literature, encouraging reflection on its importance.

Q & A

Who are the main hosts of the online tutorial?

The main hosts are Tutor Floyd and Tutor Joyce.

What subject are they teaching in this session?

They are teaching 21st century literature from the Philippines and the world.

What is one of the main objectives for this week's lesson?

One of the main objectives is to identify the different periods in the history of Philippine literature.

What literary periods will be covered during this quarter?

The literary periods covered include the pre-colonial period, Spanish colonial period, American regime, Japanese period, and the contemporary period.

What are some forms of literature from the pre-colonial period mentioned?

Forms of literature from the pre-colonial period include folk tales, folk songs, epics, riddles, and proverbs.

What significant changes occurred during the Spanish colonial period?

During the Spanish colonial period, literature included poetic forms, religious plays, and the spread of Christianity, often accompanied by the suppression of indigenous culture.

What impact did the American regime have on Philippine literature?

The American regime introduced English as a medium of instruction and influenced literary works through education and new writing styles.

Who is one of the notable Filipino poets mentioned, and what is he known for?

Jose Garcia Villa is mentioned as a notable poet, known for his free verse poems.

What is the primary focus of literature during the contemporary period?

The contemporary period focuses on literary independence and exploring various themes and genres in Philippine literature.

What question do the hosts leave with the audience for further reflection?

The hosts ask, 'What would happen to you if literature did not exist?' to encourage the audience to think about the importance of literature.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Welcome and Introductions

The hosts, Shooter Floyd and Shooter Joyce, greet the audience and introduce the live online tutorial. They acknowledge early participants from various high schools across the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of 21st-century literature from the Philippines and the world. They outline the weekly topics to be covered, including literary periods, texts and authors from different regions, literary approaches, genres, and creative representation of texts.

05:02

📝 Writing Close Analysis and Interpretation

The segment focuses on the essential learning competency of writing a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts. The hosts assure the audience that the process will be gradual, starting with basics before moving to more complex tasks. They highlight the importance of understanding the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to contemporary times.

10:14

📜 Importance of Studying Literature

This part explores the reasons for studying literature, emphasizing its role in understanding our heritage and forefathers. Literature connects us with past generations, preserving traditions and helping us understand cultural similarities and differences. The hosts discuss how literature serves as a window to the past and enhances our appreciation for our cultural heritage.

15:16

📖 Literary Periods and Forms

An overview of the different literary periods in Philippine history is given, starting with the pre-colonial period. The hosts discuss the various literary forms from this time, including folk tales, folk songs, epics, proverbs, and riddles. They highlight the importance of these forms in preserving cultural traditions and passing them down through generations.

20:24

🎭 Pre-Colonial Literary Forms

The discussion continues with a deeper dive into pre-colonial literary forms. The hosts explain the significance of folk songs and epics in reflecting early culture and heroism. They mention notable epics from various regions, such as the 'Ibalon' of Bicol and the 'Darangan' of the Muslim community. Proverbs and riddles are also highlighted as important elements of pre-colonial literature.

25:24

⛪ Spanish Colonial Period

The segment moves to the Spanish Colonial Period, describing how Spanish colonizers influenced Philippine literature. The hosts discuss how the Spanish spread Christianity and introduced new literary forms. Despite the colonizers' efforts to suppress indigenous culture, Filipino writers produced significant works during this time, contributing to the rich literary heritage.

30:28

🎓 American and Japanese Regimes

The focus shifts to the American and Japanese regimes and their impact on Philippine literature. The hosts explain how the Americans emphasized education and English language use, leading to the rise of notable Filipino writers like Jose Garcia Villa. During the Japanese occupation, literature became a form of resistance and a means of preserving cultural identity.

36:01

🌐 Contemporary Literature

Finally, the hosts discuss contemporary Philippine literature, highlighting its diversity and global influences. They emphasize the importance of literature in understanding modern Filipino life and cultural evolution. The session concludes with a question for the audience to ponder the importance of literature in their lives, and an invitation to join the next session.

Keywords

💡21st Century Literature

This term refers to the study and analysis of literary works created in the 21st century, both from the Philippines and around the world. The video focuses on teaching and understanding this literature, emphasizing its significance in understanding contemporary cultural and societal contexts.

💡Philippine Literature

Philippine literature encompasses the body of literary works produced in the Philippines. The video highlights the importance of studying Philippine literature to appreciate the country's rich cultural heritage and historical experiences, especially through different literary periods.

💡Literary Periods

These are distinct phases in literary history characterized by particular styles, themes, and cultural influences. The video outlines various literary periods in Philippine history, including pre-colonial, Spanish colonial, American regime, Japanese occupation, and contemporary periods.

💡Pre-colonial Period

This era in Philippine literature refers to the time before the arrival of Spanish colonizers. The video mentions that literature during this period includes folk tales, folk songs, epics, and riddles, which were orally transmitted and reflect the culture and beliefs of early Filipinos.

💡Spanish Colonial Period

This period in Philippine history (1565-1898) saw significant Spanish influence on Filipino culture and literature. The video discusses how Spanish colonizers introduced Christianity and used literature as a tool for religious and cultural conversion, resulting in new literary forms such as corridos and pasyon.

💡American Regime

This refers to the period of American colonization in the Philippines (1898-1946), during which English became the medium of instruction and a significant influence on Philippine literature. The video highlights the introduction of new literary forms and the focus on education and English language.

💡Literary Genres

These are categories of literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. The video mentions various genres that will be covered in the course, including epic poetry, folk songs, and contemporary works, providing a framework for analyzing and appreciating literature.

💡Cultural Heritage

This refers to the legacy of tangible and intangible cultural attributes, such as traditions, languages, and literature, passed down through generations. The video emphasizes the importance of appreciating and preserving the Philippines' cultural heritage through the study of its literature.

💡Critical Interpretation

This is the process of analyzing and evaluating the meanings and themes of literary works. The video outlines the goal of teaching students to write close analyses and critical interpretations of texts, helping them develop a deeper understanding of literature.

💡Literary Approaches

These are methods or perspectives used to analyze and interpret literary texts. The video indicates that various literary approaches will be taught, enabling students to critique and appreciate literary works from different angles, including historical, biographical, and thematic approaches.

Highlights

Introduction to the importance of 21st century literature from the Philippines and the world.

Acknowledgment of various students from different schools across the Philippines.

Overview of the topics to be covered in the 21st century literature course, including literary periods, texts, authors, and genres.

Explanation of the significance of literature in understanding a country's culture and history.

Discussion on the importance of studying literature to appreciate cultural heritage and enhance language skills.

Introduction to the different periods in Philippine literary history, starting with the pre-colonial period.

Detailed description of the literary forms during the pre-colonial period, such as folk tales, songs, and epics.

Explanation of how literature was passed down orally in the pre-colonial period.

Introduction to the Spanish Colonial period and its impact on Philippine literature.

Discussion of the spread of Christianity during the Spanish Colonial period and its influence on literature.

Presentation of a quiz on prominent figures in Philippine literature during the Spanish Colonial period.

Introduction to the American regime's influence on Philippine literature, emphasizing the use of English.

Highlight of Filipino writer Jose Garcia Villa's contribution to literature during the American regime.

Emphasis on the importance of continuing to study and appreciate Philippine literature.

Closing discussion question: 'What would happen to you if literature did not exist?'

Transcripts

hello everyone good afternoon hello

good day everyone this is your truth or

Joyce and we are live here in depth itsu

live online tutorial hello

hello so once again these are your

tutors shooter Floyd and shooter Joyce

with you making all your stories our

stories come to life here at 21st

century literature from the Philippines

and the world so shooter Joyce before

Tayo maximula I think it's best

not in this afternoon so

we have here our earliest bird there is

we have Joseph Conrad good afternoon

watching from Pasay City North High

School grade 12 ICT so thank you for

joining us Joseph how about the next one

go ahead shooter Joyce yes we have he

also here from uh

can I say hi good afternoon watching

from bukid known oh Boy Yes

okay go ahead okay we have three things

from porkillo Carol Bravo we also have

Rowena Ballesteros who's coming from

grade 12 Sapphire from alibabad or a big

eyes

National High School in San Mariano

Isabella so we also have Marjan Mexico

colado great job Sapphire of the same

school subject teacher love the love

your teacher no Catherine C gabehan and

their principal Glenda ipira and

watching from a super Elementary School

gloomi naroma Al Mohela and finally we

have Jose yeah saying hello watching

from

smnhsdo Pampanga another reason still

have more ma'am yes go ahead we also

have Gerald Austria

um from the buluja National High School

sdo Isabella so wow we're all over the

country I can feel it teachers

yes so I'm very happy wow so let's begin

to Rejoice with an introduction or an

overview of what the subject is

so what is 21st century literature from

the Philippines and the world where well

we definitely get the meaning or the

important word there which is literature

or any story of man that's simply what

is literature now in every country for

us to get to know a country get to know

the people the first start or the best

start that we have to go to would be

really checking the literature of the

area so here's the thing now if we get

to know 21st century literature from the

Philippines and the world well it'll be

easier for us to sail through the

different topics that we have for the

subject of course we go back to what is

happening in the past down to the

present AKA for this week we'll be

covering the different literary periods

in the history of Philippine literature

the second week that be next week still

a little bit of the history but we're

looking more into the different texts

and authors that each region can provide

and because it's a very special topic

and there are a lot of regions in the

country we get to extend until the third

week of the text and authors from each

region in my favorite part teacher Joyce

shooter Joyce said the rest of you who

are watching will be covering the

literary approaches or the different

things that we use in order for us to

produce a good critic of the different

literary works out there and for week

five we'll be covering the different

literary genres so and finally six week

six context in different texts that

we're going to read and seventh would be

making sure that we're producing

creative representation of the different

literary texts around the globe or even

with in the Philippines and what's so

amazing on the eighth week would be

we're going to review all the things

that we've covered for the entire

quarter so your eight weeks with us will

be the safest the most enjoyable eight

weeks there is so children Joyce I'll

begin with the most essential learning

competency that we'll be covering this

week so if we try to check there are

actually two or even three points that

we need to consider writing a close

analysis and critical interpretation of

literary text although this is quite

heavy or difficult for some but don't

worry everything that will be covering

this week and the weeks to come will

definitely be routed to this specific

output so because

yes but we will do it step by step we

will not ask you to do an analysis ASAP

or critical interpretation of text let's

start with the basics and next doing an

adaptation so most likely your subject

teachers will be covering that part but

we'll try shooter Joyce and I will try

to make sure this will be possible in

the next few episodes and finally this

part Geographic linguistic and ethnic

dimensions of Philippines literary

history from pre-colonial to the

Contemporary yeah

Mount Floyd we already had a discussion

or shooter Floyd we already had a

discussion on week one milk but why am I

not seeing so much details on the three

dimensions well take note in week one

we'll be focusing on our very core or

the core of our discussion that's

identifying the different periods of the

history of Philippine literature young

Geographic yes linguistics

yes and of course

after this lesson that we will be

discussing this afternoon

lessons for yeah for this uh 21st

century with of course the identifying

the three dimensions now we will go

deeper to that okay and actually truth

is

we might as well give some trivia the

next few sessions or next few weeks

and it's nice to hear that Mom go okay

so here's the first question

this afternoon why do you need to study

literature do you have any idea uh-huh

can you just uh please chat on our type

the name on our comment section and then

so let's uh do the answers right

yes

yes

it's part of us being Filipinos

nothing

I'm also a Filipino and therefore I

should understand no more about

ourselves being a Filipino so yeah

teacher Floyd we have yes according to

Joseph Conrad from we will learn about

the world of history

we wanted to emphasize literature

literary pieces

and of course A Touch of History so yes

because

literature is Life okay

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and also to the text and the words of

the Philippines so that's good yes so

we'll get to not only enhance our

English speaking skills and English

writing skills but really more on our

Philippine Origins context

we have more greetings coming in and I'm

sure who are still going to write their

answers so just continue typing them in

and we'll recognize them later so

children

so well basically we are all connected

not just with the people that we're

living with today but even with our

forefathers now these four fathers or

ancestors are the ones who help us raise

our Rich Heritage of ideas and literary

Works

my attempt to preserve because of such

attemption

generation two generations

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we get to understand different

Traditions that are noble that are great

and

um

or I'm already a part of

relationship very unique different

Traditions

similarities

yes and not

when you see when you focus on culture

from other countries once you get to

know these cultures of different

countries

literature

okay so you know what to Rejoice

according to her literature serves as a

window to past of Filipinos so we can

really see how literature becomes a lens

to all of us

yes okay okay no go ahead to Rejoice the

next reason or importance why we need to

study literature go ahead yes of course

we have to appreciate our cultural

heritage and yeah and of course to show

love love and take pride in our own

culture so Hindi language culture but

even especially our culture and to show

deep concern for our own literature

we get to realize that some limitations

that we might have due to historical

factors and thus take steps to overcome

them well the thing about limitations is

the Philippines

the next few weeks

and of course

this time no we really have to

understand more better about ourselves

timeline there is so we simplified

everything

resources

period so let's try to simplify it on

History we started with the pre-colonial

period or in other words

literary Works before

so when you say Conquistador yes

Europeans or even other foreigners who

tried who were always in a conquest

trying to look for spices trying to look

for new territories so before the

material my pre-colonial period the next

one would be go ahead shooter joy we

have the Spanish Colonial period so

during this time where we have the more

of um

literature or literary texts before

subtle regrets

experience

awful experiences with these

conquistadors the thing is they also

shared some or if not most of their

culture with us

in a culture than Filipino Multicultural

so next would be American regime so dito

from Spanish

colonizers would be the Americans and

next would be the Japanese

and finally to rejoice of course the

Contemporary period

our content contemporary period so

on our own as Philippines

rulers

in terms of literature and that dates

back after after the Japanese rule until

the present time because when you say

contemporary it's really about uh the

more recent uh items

yes

under each period the timeline don't

worry we will not confuse you easy and

let's get into the next part or the

details

pre-colonial period so children

why is one of the featured form foreign

so

[Laughter]

so we heard back in uh way back in 1565

to 12th floor in 8th to 1898 these were

actually the literary texts or the

literary um genres of this time no now

we have the folk tales which are made up

of stories about life adventures no and

of course

even I can still remember my

grandparents who would give us a story

about this and put on lessons in life

and then we also have this next we have

the fox songs

now these songs are actually mirrored

the earliest forms of culture yeah and

many of these were 12 syllables

nowadays

it's more of a nursery rhyme nursery

rhyme if you're going to look at a way

back then

15 minutes and then we have the epics

Champion the famous epics that we have

um these ethics actually are poems that

are with heroic themes again from yeah

from Ilocos we also have the ibalon of

bicol we also have the darangan of

Muslim

we also have the bugtongs yes

we also have this Proverbs or the

sayings

I think these are guide nareno no these

are our the way of life

speaking of literature but we are now

applying it

lessons

Fox songs and from

yes

digital employee at Twitter Floyd

so easier to master these short pieces

because these are passed on to

succeeding Generations Generations

yes and the next month

tutor Floyd

tutor Floyd

ma'am

remix

okay what's up shooter Max and shooter

Joyce

for the top three discussion

prominent literary pieces during the

pre-colonial time so tutor Joys apart

from the three

weeks

generation

okay

we have uh the sayings or the Maxis

which are Filipino and Filipino terms

and finally

be satisfied

forefathers

through Word of Mouth literature

is they try to recall everything that

they heard all the literature that they

heard

in what sense

that's why

um

hello

okay hello

couple

Floyd

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it's because

um of course our

um forefathers wanted to make sure that

the history the culture the literature

is preserved so

Islanders Islanders

and Mark of trees apart from that they

wanted to show that

literary peace through Word of Mouth

that's where we came uh to be or where

we had epics hero

um villain plotline is all there you

know Adventure symbolisms so to Rejoice

this time you're in charge with Colonial

period Spanish Colonial period so

what's in store with this

Period of Enlightenment

so go ahead to Rejoice okay so we have

here the Spanish era the recreational

Place mostly

these are actually poetic forms

Spanish and however this

Spanish conquistador okay we have here

the soldiers the tip were first settled

in Cebu no Ayan spearheaded by the

adelantado Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

and where these colonizers specifically

the Friars exerted so much effort to

spread Christianity

or by converting the natives into

Christian and Destroy All Things

indigenous as part of their agenda okay

so Luther Joyce uh we have to understand

that people would say Spanish Colonial

period you won't period

the thing is it's not Machado friendly

approach in fact

um

god

um

because they try to propagate their

religion which is Christianity in fact

um

written literature

forefathers

and then after that

before we continue I know we're very

excited to hear and uh watch on this

online tutorial pero we have to stop and

just just take a look a simple

um game for this afternoon

Heroes nothing during that time or

please write down your answers on our

comment section

national hero okay

in our comment section yes yes

during the time and it's pseudonyms or

his pen names

yes of course

until now these are grade nine students

that we have hello

School of course

Filipinos okay and then we also have

this one who is the second icon

um

Philippines back in the days okay

um

yeah

okay congratulations so we have Marcelo

H del Pilar with the student name

is

okay and we have this one last eye

artists

[Applause]

to try they're trying to write their

answers yes yes or

okay so actually he is very as I yeah he

wrote a scientific study on malaria

which is entitled the material pathology

piece entitled Impressions which dealt

with Spanish Impressions

yes the pen name of course all right and

finally foreign

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yeah

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although they're really available their

pictures or photographs are available in

museums and even online

their names really ring a

belly

they equally contributed in the

propaganda movements

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easy

[Laughter]

um this would be the last period that

we'll be covering this afternoon and the

rest will be continued the next session

okay

they give so much importance to

education and writing using the English

language influences

foreign

[Laughter]

yes and here's the thing

um Jose Garcia Villa that's a very

famous poet in the Philippines in the

U.S because it's so good in producing

free verse poems

contribution yeah okay and finally

Philippine literature

Philippine literature Philippines

Philippine literature

and

that shouldn't be the case foreign

for this 21st century literature true

and because of that to their joy since

it's already 4 40 p.m I want to leave

this question to our audience

what would happen to you if literature

does not exist again the question is

what would happen to you if literature

did not exist so Ayan so two third

choice

yes

literature right because

literature is life I am yes and because

of such life we have different stories

of men and our stories come to life

because of literature so once again this

is shooter Floyd and this is

Joyce saying thank you thank you and

join us in the next session or the next

week session for 21st century literature

from the Philippines and the world and

yes ma'am and the next book

yes next shooter well we have creative

writing and reading writing with sir

Jess mom Zen circuit and Sir Jerry so

soon

thank you everyone see you next meeting

have fun learning the 21st century bye

bye bye bye bye thank you thank you