LIT CRIT THINK

Group 1 Report
I. Introduction to Literary Criticism

1. Review of Purposes and Benefits of Literature Studies

1. What is literature?
Literature is any written or spoken works that expresses ideas and
emotions.

2. How important are significant terms in literary criticism?

Literary criticism are crucial because they provide the vocabulary
necessary to analyze, interpret, and discuss literature effectively.

3. What do you think is the purpose of literary studies?

The purpose of literary studies is to deepen our understanding of human
experience, culture, and communication through the analysis of texts.

4. How will you cultivate your reading comprehension through literary studies?
Literary studies cultivates my reading comprehension by exploring
diverse genres, time periods, and cultural perspectives to broaden my
interpretive skills.

5. What do you think is the relationship of literary studies to our history?

Explain
The relationship between literary studies and history is deeply
intertwined, as literature often reflects and shapes historical contexts, while
history provides the backdrop against which literary works are created and
interpreted. Literature can serve as a mirror of the times, capturing the values,
struggles, and events that define specific historical periods. Through literary
studies, we gain a richer understanding of history, exploring how people of
different eras grappled with their world, and how their stories and perspectives
contribute to the broader historical narrative.

2. Review of Literary Genres

1. What does a genre mean in writing?

In writing, a genre refers to a category or classification of works based on
shared characteristics, such as style, form, content, or purpose.

2. What are your ideas about the literary genre of the Philippines?
 The literary genre of the Philippines is diverse, as it reflect by the
country’s complex history, blending indigenous traditions, colonial influences,
and modern experiences.

3. What do you think is the purpose of including literature in our

curriculum?
Including literature in our curriculum enhances and improves our
imagination, deepen our understanding to different stories may it be fiction or
non-fiction and helps us appreciate literature.

4. What is the purpose of genre in literature?

The purpose of genre in literature is to organize stories and for readers
know what to expect and enjoy what they like most.

3. Review of Literary Techniques

1. What idea comes to your mind when you hear literary techniques?
When I hear "literary techniques," I think of the various tools and methods
that authors use to enhance their works.

2. What is the purpose of using literary techniques?

The purpose of using literary techniques is to enhance the author’s literary
work which allows them to communicate complex ideas, emotions, and
themes effectively.

3. Are literary techniques useful in a text? Why do you think so?

Yes, literary techniques are very useful in a text as it enhance meaning by
allowing authors to convey difficult ideas and themes which helps readers
understand the depth of a literary text.

4. Why do authors use literary techniques in their literary text?

Authors use literary techniques to enhance the depth, meaning, and
emotional impact of their literary texts.

5. How do literary techniques convey a meaning?

Literary techniques convey meaning by adding depth and layers to a text,
allowing readers to interpret and understand it in more complex ways.
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4. Literary Criticism
1. From the topic literary criticism, what comes to your mind from the
word literary?
The word "literary" in the context of literary criticism brings to mind
anything related to literature specifically written works like novels,
poems, and plays.

2. What do you know about criticism?

In my own opinion, criticism means to make evaluation or judgement.

3. Now you have some sort of ideas about the words literary and criticism,
so for you what is literary criticism?
So for me, literary criticism is making judgement on someone else's
literary works.

4. Do you think literary criticism can broaden a reader's understanding of

an author's work? Yes or No?
Yes.

5. For you what do you think are the benefits of literary criticism to
students?
For me, the benefits of literary criticism to students are numerous. It
enhances their imagination by encouraging them to think critically
about texts, themes, and literary techniques.

5. Definitions
Directions: In your own ideas, answer the following questions in a 1 whole
sheet of paper for 10 minutes.

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word literary criticism?
When I hear the word "literary criticism," all I think is you judge a
literary work based on how it is created.
2. How do you identify literary criticism?
I identify literary criticism by looking and analyze a piece of literature.
3. How can we measure the accuracy and effectiveness of the text?
We can measure the accuracy and effectiveness of a text by checking
if the information is true and reliable
4. Why is it necessary to critic a text?
It is necessary to critic a text so that we can understand it better and
would help us enhance the way we think.
5. How can we assess the value of a text?
We can assess the value of a text by looking at how well it connects to
the readers.

6. Purposes of Literary Criticism

1. What is literary criticism?
Literary criticism is analyzing a piece of literary works.
2. How literary criticism helps us to interpret and analyze texts?
By understanding its deeper meaning and see how thee text relates to
the readers.
3. In what ways does literary criticism promote critical thinking and
develop analytical skills?
Literary criticism promotes critical thinking and develop analytical skills
in the sense that we try to understand the piece not just in the surface
but its deeper meaning.
4. How can critically analyzing contribute to personal growth?
Critically analyzing contribute to personal growth by resonating it to our
own experiences and bringing those positive lessons with us.
5. How does literary criticism foster empathy and understanding?
Literary criticism foster empathy and understanding by encouraging us
to look at different perspectives within a text.

7. Literary Discussion vs. Literary Analysis vs. Literary Interpretation

1. What is Literary Discussion?
Literary discussion is when people share their thoughts or
interpretation about a certain piece.

2. What is Literary Analysis?

For me, literary analysis is analysing a text closely to understand its
deeper meanings.

3. What is Literary Interpretation?

Literary interpretation is the process of explaining or finding the
meaning of a text based on our understanding.

4. Do you think that Literary Discussion, Literary Analysis, and Literary

Interpretation are related to each other?
Literary Discussion, Literary Analysis, and Literary Interpretation are
related to each other because all work together to help readers explore and
appreciate literature more fully.
5. How do they give importance to literature?
By encouraging a deeper understanding of the text, allowing readers to
uncover hidden meanings, explore different perspectives, and appreciate the
value of the writer’s work.
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2. Periods and Movements in Literature

1. Overview of Literary Periods and Movements

1.What literary periods or movements have you heard of before this class,
and what do you know about them?

I’ve heard about Renaissance Period as it’s famous writer is William

Shakespeare and also Modernism.

2.Can you name few famous authors or works associated with specific
literary periods or movements?

In Renaissance is William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet; Romanticism:

William Wordsworth: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud; and Mary Shelley:
Frankenstein still in Romanticism.

3.Why do you think it's important to study literary periods and movements?

Studying literary periods and movements helps us understand how

literature has evolved over time, reflecting changes in culture, society, and
human thought

4.Can you think of any modern books, movies, or songs that draw inspiration
from classic literature or any literary period?

Taylor Swift’s Love Story which is about the life of Romeo and Juliet.

5.What's your favorite literary genre, and do you think it aligns with a particular
literary period or movement?

Romanticism.

2. Early Periods of Literature

3. Classical
1. Have you heard the word Classical Period?
Yes.

2. How would you describe a Classical Period?

It is timely.

3. Do you know any influential philosophers in Greece and Rome ?

Yes.

4. What do you think are the styles and trends during Classical period?
 In this time it is more of morality of an individual, themes like
forgiveness and justice , and the idealized human experience.

5. Do you think that these Classical Period inspire us?

Yes.

4. Medieval
Q1. When I say the word MEDIEVAL, what immediately comes to your mind?
When I say the words Medieval all I can thing of its Middle Age.

Q2. Based on your current knowledge or current impression about the

Medieval Period, do you wish to experience living during this period as a local
or civilian? Why?

Living during the Medieval period would likely be challenging,

especially as a common person, due to the hardships like limited medical
knowledge, constant wars, and a rigid social structure. But I think it would be
more appealing as an observer than as someone living through the daily
struggles.

Q3. Why do you think it's important to study the past, like the Medieval period
and its literature?
Studying the past, like the Medieval period and its literature, is
important because it helps us understand how societies evolved, the values
they held, and how their stories and ideas shaped our world today.

Q4. How can the stories and poems from the past shape our perspectives
today?
Stories and poems from the past can shape our perspectives today by
offering insights into human nature, emotions, and struggles that are still
relevant.

Q5. What's one thing you're curious to know about Medieval literature?
I think, on how they strive to live everyday.

5. Renaissance
1. What comes in your mind, when you hear the word Renaissance?
When I hear the word "Renaissance," I immediately think of a period of
great cultural rebirth and transformation.

2. Who among you here knows famous painters of Renaissance?

I myself know one famous painter of Renaissance and that is Leonardo
da Vinci.

3. What are the famous paintings during Renaissance?

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
4. How did the Renaissance shape our modern world today?
By advancing in art which enhances our creativity, in science as we
create useful things and innovation and in education.

5. What made Renaissance so significant?

Renaissance is so significant because it the period where there are
inventions that are still present and with those it serves as a stepping stone to
be a more progressive and influenced how we view the world.

6. Reformation
1. What comes to your mind when you hear reformation?
When I hear the word "Reformation," I think of a time of religious and
social change, particularly the Protestant Reformation in the 16th
century, where figures like Martin Luther challenged the Catholic
Church.

2. How do you think faith in God influences an individual’s perspective on life,

purpose, and values?
Faith in God can deeply influence an individual's perspective on life,
purpose, and values by providing a sense of meaning, direction, and
moral guidance.

3. Have you ever had a crisis of faith or a moment where you questioned your
beliefs in God? How did you navigate through it?
No, because my faith to my God is enough not to question what I go
through in life.

7. Later/Modern Periods of Literature

1. What comes into your mind when you hear the word later/modern periods
in literature?
2. When do you think these periods happened?
3. What do you think makes the periods different from each other?
4. What do you think are the similarities of the periods from each other?
5. Do you have any ideas about what characteristics of the literature in the
later/modern periods?
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8. Enlightenment
1.What is your current understanding of the term “Enlightenment?”
2.Can you name some of the Enlightenment thinkers?
3.Can you state the disadvantages of rational thought?
4.How do you define REASON in your own understanding?
5. Is logic an essential way of discovering things in life?

9. Romantic
1. When you heard the word Romanticism, what comes into your mind?
2. What best describes to Romantic Period?
3. In your opinion, who are the writers of the Romantic Period?
4. What are the characteristics of Romantic Period?
5. How does Romanticism played an important role in literature?

10. Victorian
1. How do your attitudes determine our success and failure in life?
2. What does this quote imply, "Look twice before you leap" by Charlotte
Bronte?

11. Modern
1. When you think of the word "modern," what does it make you think of?
2. What about the history behind the modernism literary movement?
3. What is modernism in literature?
4. What are the key characteristics that set it apart from other literary
movements?
5. What modernism in literature examples reflect the movement’s qualities the
best? And who can represent modernism in American literature?

12. Post-modern
1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word postmodern?
2. What are the common themes and techniques that postmodern literature
has?
3. How do you think people respond to environmental issues through
literature?
4. Why is knowing about postmodernism significant in our lives as a
student and as a member of society?
5. How can you distinguish a certain literature if it belongs to
postmodernism or not? Explain.
13. Literary Movements
1. What makes these literary movements so special and unique?

2. Can you imagine how these movements influenced the way people
expressed themselves?

3. How might knowing about these movements inspire your own creativity?

4. Which literary movement resonates with you the most, and why?

5. How have literary movements shape the way we read and write today?

• Metaphysical
1.Have you heard about metaphysical poetry , what do you think it is?

2.Who do you think are the metaphysical poets?

3.What do you think are the themes behind metaphysical poetry?

4.What makes metaphysical poetry unique from other poetry?

5.How can you distinguish a kind of metaphysical poetry?

• Symbolists

• Harlem Renaissance
1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word renaissance?
2. What aspects of Renaissance art, such as its emphasis on humanism and
realism, inspire you the most?

3. What can you say about the given pictures?

4. What do you know about the history of Black Americans?
5. How do you think the Harlem Renaissance continues to inspire and
motivate artists, writers, and activists in the present day?

• The Beats
1. Based on the words that you pick inside the word puzzle; do you have any
idea what is our topic about?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the words beat?
3. Do you have any idea what are the characteristics of Beat
Movement/Generation?
4. Who among you knows the famous poet in BEATS MOVEMENT/
GENERATION?
5. Do you agree that human experiences are reflected in literary pieces? Why
or why not?

• Confessional
1. How do you tell someone about what you felt towards them?
2. What do you usually make poems on your own?
3. Have you ever wondered how Confessional Poetry originated?
4. What do you think is a poetry’s kind to make it belong to Confessional
Poetry?
5. How do poets of confessional poetry develop their ability in this genre?

• New York School

1. What comes to your mind when you about “LITERARY MOVEMENT”?
2. What do you know about New York City? What can you say about the
culture and the characteristics of the people who live there or what kind of
life does the people of New York City have?
3. Have you heard of the New York School Movement? What do you know
about the New York School Movement?
4. What distinguishes New York School movement from other literary
movements?
5. Why do you think do we need to get oriented with this movement and/or
with other literary movements?

• Black Arts Movement

1. Based on your previous learnings, how do you define literary movements?
2. What are the different literary movements?
3. Who is the father of Black Arts Movement ?
4. What do you think is the erature that would fight for black people’s
liberation with as main goal why Black Arts Movement is created?
5. What are the 3 major criteria of Black Arts Movement?
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3. Literary Theories and Modern Criticism Schools of Thought
1. Overview of Literary Theories, Modern Criticisms, and Schools of
Thought
1. L I _E _ R A _ Y T _ E _ R _ E _
2. M _ T_ H _ W A _ N _ L _
3. _ O _ E _ N C__T__I_M
4. S _ _ O O _ OF T _ O _ G _ _
5. M _ O _ D _ _ N_I _ T

1. What is literary theory?

2. Who is the father of modern criticism?
3. What do you think school of thought all about?
4. Based on your previous learnings, what is modern criticism?
5. What is the term “modernist” all about?

2. Traditional Literary Criticism

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word traditional literary
criticism?

2. How does the literary work reflect or challenge the moral or aesthetic
values of its time and place? How does it affect the reader's emotions and
judgments?

3. What is the meaning and purpose of the literary work? How does it convey
its message and theme?

4. How does the literary work relate to its historical and cultural background?
What influences can be traced in its content and form?

5. What do you think are the contributions of traditional literary criticism to

human lives?

3. Formalism and New Criticism

1. Does anyone have an idea what the topic will be today?

2. Is New criticism connected to formalism?

3. How does Formalism and New Criticism work?

4. Is it important to learn about Formalism and New Criticism? Why and why
not?

5. What is the relationship between Formalism and New Criticism?

4. Marxism and Critical Theory
1. What is the Role of Class in Society?
2.How does ideology shape our perception?
3.What are your thoughts when you hear Power and Control?
4.What is the role of Critical Theory in Society?
5.How does Marxism and Critical theory help us as individuals?
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5. Structuralism and Poststructuralism
1.What do you mean by Structuralism in your own word?
2.How about Post - Structuralism what do you mean by this.
3.How is structuralism used in everyday life?
4.How do you apply structuralism in the classroom?
5.Why is post structuralism useful?

6. New Historicism and Cultural Materialism

1.Do you have any ideas about New Historicism?

2.What are the different cultures that you know?

3.How do you preserve culture?

4. Living in a new country can feel strange and confusing, so what do you do
to keep your roots and preserve your heritage?

5. Can you reflect historicism into your life?

6. Does culture and historicism unite as one?

7. Ethnic Studies and Postcolonial Criticism

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the words Ethnic Studies?
2. In your understanding, what could be the purpose of Post-colonial
studies?
3. What can you say about the difference between Ethnic Studies and Post-
colonial Criticism?
4. Did you know about some writers/authors in the fields of Ethnic Studies?
5. How are ethnic studies and postcolonial criticism related with each other?

8. Gender Studies, Feminism, and Queer Theory

Question 1. What can you say about the pictures above?

Question 2. Do you criticize them for being themselves?
Question 3. Who do you think are usually involved in a discrimination?
Question 4. Are you open minded about gender studies, feminism, and queer
theory? Are you willing to learn and explore new things about this lesson?
Question 5. Why is it important to know about these things?
9. Cultural Studies
What comes to your mind when you hear the words Cultural studies?