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Author: Butch C. Cabanig

Lay-out Artist: Herma C. Vejerano
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Introduction

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the

World Module aims to engage students in appreciation and
critical study of 21st Century Literature from the Philippines
and the World, encompassing their various dimensions,
genres, elements, structures, contexts, and traditions.

This module allows the students to embark on a journey

from Philippine regions to the different parts of the world
through various literary encounters.

Here, the learners will be accompanied by Lito and Letty,

the ship captains of Balangay ( an old name of a Philippine
boat). Lito is a Filipino Ship Captain who is in-charge of the
local destinations. And Letty is a Lady Ship Captain from
other country. She is in-charge of the tour abroad. Lito and
Letty assist each other in every module visit.

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Legend

This Self Learning Kit is divided into 27 modules with varied parts and re-
spective icons:

Gearing Up (Review)

Testing the Water ( Pre-test)

Leaving the Shore ( Priming Activity)

Rocking the Boat

( Activity Proper)

Plotting the Course ( Analysis)

Keeping Track ( Abstraction)

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Legend

Approaching Destination (Application)

Seeing the Lighthouse

( Reflection)

Dropping the Anchor

( Post Test)

Going Back to the Ocean

( Remediation)

Going Back to the Ocean

( Remediation)

Every module targets a specific Learning Competency and asks learners to

perform multiple tasks.

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Hello, dear student, our fellow voyager!

Welcome…

I’m Letty. Are you ready to set sail and BEGIN

your voyage with this module?

I’m Lito
Well, it’s time to GO
ABOARD to set your quest for KNOWLEDGE
in motion.
Have FUN!

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Horizon Overview

Learning Competency:

EN12Lit-Ie-28 Explain the literary, biographical, linguistic, and sociocultural

contexts and discuss how they enhance the text’s meaning and enrich the
reader’s understanding.

The use of this module requires every learner to explain the

literary, biographical, linguistic, and sociocultural contexts and discuss
how they enhance the text’s meaning and enrich the reader’s under-
standing. At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

 determine the cultural values and cultural traditions of Filipinos

that were influenced by the Spaniards;
 discuss how sociocultural context helps the reader understand
the text; and
 reflect on the Filipino cultural values and traditions.

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Connect with the Module:

Some reminders before
cruising:

Use the module with care especially in turning each page.

Be reminded to answer the Pre-Test before moving on to the

Self-Learning Kit (SLK) Proper.

Read and understand the directions in every exer- cise.

Try to finish the task at hand before proceeding to the

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Observe honesty in answering the tests and exercis- es and in
checking your answers.

Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of this module.

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Gearing Up

After discussing about Biographical Con- text, what can you recall about it? Do
you still remember some of the information about Dan- ton Remoto?

For your next journey , we will guide you on the next type
of context which is Sociocultural Context?

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Testing the Waters

DIRECTION: Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle corresponding to
the letter of the best answer for each item.

1. What is the National Language of the Philippines?

A.Chinese
B. English
C.Spanish
D. Filipino

2. The Spanish has a great influence on the lifestyle of the Filipino

people A.True
B.False
C.Maybe
D.Not Sure

3. Which is a Filipino cultural values?

A. hospitality
B. respect
C. generosity
D. All of the Above

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Testing the Waters

DIRECTION: Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle

corresponding to the letter of the best answer for each item.

4. Which among the statements show hospitality?

A. The host of the house greets “hello”

B. The host of the house offers food
C. The host of the house smiles
D. All of the Above

5. Which is NOT true about Filipinos?

A. Filipinos make sure to have quality time together.

B. Filipinos are helpful.
C. Filipinos are hardworking
D. None of the Above

Let’s Navigate

Did you enjoy your travels in the previous Modules? After

studying about biography, let’s proceed now to the culture,
values , and traditions within the text.

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Leaving the Shore

DIRECTIONS: Study each statement. Darken the box if you agree on the
Filipino culture, values, and tradition. Leave the box blank if you disagree.

1. The National Language of Filipinos is ”Cebuano”.

2. Some of the culture of Filipinos are influenced by the

3. Filipinos are known for their hospitality.

4. Filipino children respect elders by saying”po” and “opo”.

5.Filipino families tend to break family bond.

Did the activity give you an insight of the Filipino customs, values
and traditions? Let’s continue with your journey as you discover
more of the Filipino culture, values, and traditions as well as the
language influenced by the Spaniards . Go to the next page of the
module and discover more.

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Rocking the Boat

DIRECTIONS: The texts below are excerpts from the book, 21st Century
Literature from the Philippines and the World by Marikit Tara A. Uychoco.
Text A is Lengua Para Diablo by Merlinda Bobis. Text B is Preludes by Daryll
Delgado. Read each text and identify the underlined loan words from Spanish
language. Determine your answer based on the description.

1. It means judge.
2. It is a Spanish dish.
3. It is where the family stay to bond while watching TV.

Text A

Lengua para diablo: tongue for the Text B

devil. Surely he sold his tongue in
exchange for those promises to
mother: comfort, a
my
Atthe sala, she
full
stomach,lifewithout our opened the window to let some
wretched wantBut the breeze in. But the air was so
dry. Outside it was very quiet.
devil delivered his side of the
Everyone was at the Hall, to
bargain. attend the ninth death
anniversary of the
juez.

Did you discover the loan words that we

borrowed from the Spaniards? Can you mention
other loan words that we borrowed from them?
Turn on the next page as you plot the course on
your next travel.

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Plotting the Course

DIRECTION: Study the following questions carefully and write your

answer on each blank.

For nos. 1 ,2, and 3

Complete the statement in numbers 1 and 2. Choose your answer from the
words below.

religion
language
food
culture

1. In TEXT A, Filipinos are influenced in

2. In TEXT B, Filipinos are influenced in and

(3) .

4. Based on the socio– cultural context of the two texts (A and B),
who influenced the Filipinos in terms of language?

5. Give a Spanish words that you know that we are still using until
the present time.

Hello there! Did you find out that the

socio cultural context of a text can enhance your understanding of the text? Move
to the next page so we can place your thoughts on the right track.

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Keeping Track

Studying about the cultures, customs, values, and traditions of

one’s society can enhance the reader’s deeper understanding of
the text. Continue your exploration as you read the information
below.

Socio– Cultural Context refers to the social environment or

social setting in which something develops; social factors that
affect lifestyle such as family, religion or wealth; as well as
cultural context in which the characters’ behaviour, values,
attitudes were formed based on these cultures.

Socio –cultural Context also pertains to the linkage between

language, culture and society in which it is used.

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Approaching Destination

excerpt from Lengua Para Answer the following questions based on

Diablo by Merlinda Bobis the socio-cultural context of the text.

The devil was alien to want.

1.Describe the Filipinos during the Spanish
He lived in a Spanish house
time
and owned several stores in
the city. This Spanish mestizo
was my father’s employer, but
only for a very short while. He
sacked him and our neighbour
2.Describe the treatment of the Spaniards
Tiyo Anding, also a mason,
to the Filipinos
after he found a cheaper hand
for the extension of his
house.

Did you discover the setting of the story? What are the
values and attitudes of the Span- iards that matter to the
characters? Did it give you an understanding of the
struggles of the Filipinos during Spanish colonization to
the Philippines?
Prove your knowledge for the last time as you reflect on
the final task.

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Seeing the Lighthouse

DIRECTIONS: Reflect on the influence of the Spanish in our culture and

society. Draw a happy face if you agree on the statement or sad face
if you disagree.

1. I appreciate the coming of the Spaniards in the Philippines

2. Spaniards influence the writings of Filipino writers.
3. If the Spaniards did not come in the Philippines, Jose Rizal would not be
considered hero
4. If not for Spain, our country is not named Philippines
5. Spaniards taught us to rebel which is still a manifestation among
the Filipinos

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Dropping the Anchor

DIRECTION: Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle corresponding to
the letter of the best answer for each item.

1. What does the word “lengua” means?

A. Spanish dish
B. Filipino dish
C. American dish
D. None of the Above

2. Which among the words is a loan word from Spaniards?

A. sala
B. pancit
C. spaghetti
D. fries

3. What type of context pertains to the culture and language of

the society?

A.Literary
B.Linguistic
C.Biography
D.Socio-cultural

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Dropping the Anchor

DIRECTION: Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle corresponding to
the letter of the correct answer for each item.

4. Who is considered devil in the text?

The devil was alien to want. He lived in a Spanish house and

owned several stores in the city.

A. Spaniard
B. alien
C. Filipino
D. None of the Above

5. In the context of the poem,Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution

of Rizal, who has a great influence in our culture?

A. Japanese
B. Koreans
C. Chinese
D. Spaniards

Answers Key

Leaving the Shore Rocking the Boat Plotting the Course

1. juez food
2. / lengua language
3. / sala language
4. / Spanish 5. -
5.

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Discovering the Gems

Hi!Here are the gems you’ve kept along the course of your
journey. Let’s count them.

PRE-TEST POST-TEST

1.D A
2.A A
3.D D
4.D A
5.D D

Leaving the Shore Rocking the Boat Plotting the Course

1. juez food
2. / lengua language
3. / sala language
4. / Spanish 5. -
5.

Approaching Destination Going Back to the Ocean

POSSIBLE ANSWERS

Filipinos were slave by the Ateneo Municipal

Spaniards Observatory

Spaniards were cruel to the

Filipinos

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(For scores 4-5) CONGRATULATIONS!

You have succeeded in your journey to the excit- ing
atmosphere in the ocean. See you next time!

(For scores 1-3)

Hello there! Are you satisfied with your gems? Do you want
to gain more? Get ready because I will be with you as you
search for more gems amidst the waters. Good luck!

Going Back to the Ocean

Socio-cultural context can enhance the reader’s understanding

of the text. Studyingthe social culture where the characters live
in and the language that the characters used can give the reader
an understanding of the text’s context.

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DIRECTIONS: Read each stanza from the poem, “Padre Faura Witnesses the
Execution of Rizal”. Underline the words from each text that give you the
context of the Spanish culture.

1 I stand on the roof

2 Of the Ateneo Munici-
pal, 5
Months ago, Pepe came
3 Shivering 6
to me
4 On this December 7 In the Observatory.

morning. 8 I thought we would talk

Well, congratulations! You can now

move to your next journey. See you
next time!

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