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IP 431 JOSE RIZAL’S LITERARY WORKS IN TRANSLATION Syllabus Objectives | Basic Texts | Other References | Schedule of Activities | Check-Up Examinations | Writings/Presentations | Grading This is a course on the literary
works of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Students will be introduced to the historical
elements/narratives surrounding the birth of his thoughts, ideals and
beliefs. It will be compared with the
factors/elements that shaped the mind of Victor Hugo and the other
German/French/British writers that influenced the education and writing of Jose
Rizal. Basically, the course will discuss
Rizal’s life, the novel Noli Me Tangere,
some parts of El Filibusterismo and
some socio-political essays. The works
will be given multiple meanings and interpretations -- postcolonial, gender,
historical, moral, and archetypal, etc.
A lot of current issues would be discussed alongside with the
interpretation and analyses of the novel. The class is being conceived as a
writing intensive course, but there will be a lot of analytical and critical
discussions, evaluations and probably adaptation for/to stage/films, another
form of writing by students for sheer appreciation and creative challenge. In detail, the students shall be
challenged 1.
to know Philippine history -- especially the period that gave birth to Jose
Rizal 2.
to gain insight in the cultural/moral values of the Filipinos as
depicted by the characters and ideas of the writings 3.
to decipher/interpret symbols --characters or otherwise 4.
to analyze/evaluate/assess literary intent and compare it with what were
discussed in published analyses/interpretations 5.
to analyze the various issues surrounding the experiences divulged by
the writings 6.
to give multiple meanings and interpretations of the literary works 7.
to develop ethical judgment on contemporary issues relevant to experiences
tackled by the readings
Basic Texts: Noli Me Tangere: A Novel by Jose Rizal Translated by Soledad Lacson-Locsin Honolulu,
Hawaii: SHAPS Library Of Translation, University of Hawaii Press, 1996 Jose
Rizal: El Filibusterismo (Subversion) Translated
by Soledad Lacson-Locsin, Edited by Raul L. Locsin Manila: Bookmark, 1996 Rizal’s
Essays: “Letter to the Young Women of Malolos”, “The Indolence of the
Filipinos” and “The Philippines a Century Hence” (handout) Arcilla, Jose. Jose
Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation. Quezon City: Ateneo de
Manila University, 1991. ___________. Understanding the Noli: Its Historical Context and Literary Influences. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing Co., Inc.
1988. ___________. Rizal and Spain: An Essay in Biographical Context. Metro Manila:
National Bookstore. 1986. Joaquin, Nick. Rizal
in Saga: A Life for Student Fans.
Manila: Philippine National Centennial Commission, 1996. Melendrez-Cruz, Patricia and
Apolonio Bayani Chua (Eds). Himalay: Kalipunan
ng mga Pag-aaral kay Jose Rizal (Essays in Filipino and English). Manila:
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas, 1991. Quibuyen, Floro C. “Imagining the Nation: Rizal, American
Hegemony and Philippine Nationalism” (an unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation,
University of Hawaii at Manoa), 1996. Quisumbing, Lourdes, et al.
Jose Rizal: His Life and Times. Manila:
St. Paul Press, 1992. Rajaretnam, M. (Ed.) Jose
Rizal and the Asian Rennaisance. Manila: Solidaridad Publishing House,
1996. Reyes, Soledad (Ed.), The Noli Me Tangere: A Century After. Quezon
City: Phoenix Publishing Co., Inc. 1987. Film: Jose Rizal--The Movie Documentary: Jose Rizal: Life and Works Journalistic/academic
articles written about the various topics that will be discussed in class Week
1 Putting the pieces together: 16th,
17th, 18th and 19th century Philippines The
World The
Colonial Intent The
Native Land and People Week
2 The Life Jose Rizal The
Essays: “Letter to the Young Women of
Malolos” “The
Indolence of the Filipinos” “The
Philippine a Century Hence” Week
3-7 Noli Me Tangere (Reading and Discussions) Week
8 Synthesis, Analysis and
Interpretation Week
9-13 El Filibusterismo (Reading and Discussions) Week
14 Synthesis, Analysis and
Interpretation Week
15-17 Student Presentations of
Own Analyses/Interpretations An essay-type examination will be
given to students after each significant unit to assess the scope of their
understanding and depth of their critical thinking regarding the topic. Since this class will be offered as
a writing intensive course, students will write several short “think” pieces,
reaction papers and how/why essays. One
long final paper on challenging topics such as “The Relevance of Rizal in
Establishing a New Moral Order for Filipinos” or "Ideas on Developing a
Role Model From Rizal's Characters" will be required towards the final
week. This paper will be equivalent to
the final examination and shall be orally presented in class during the last
three weeks. Attendance and Class Participation .
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. . . . . . . . . . 40% Compliance to all Assigned Tasks and
Writing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 40% Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . .
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