Saint Louis University

SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION and LIBERAL ARTS

Teacher Education Graduate Program

SLU VISION-MISSION STATEMENT

We envision Saint Louis University as an excellent missionary and transformative educational institution zealous in developing
locally responsive, globally competitive, and empowered human resources who are creative, competent, socially involved, and
imbued with Christian spirit.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LANGUAGE EDUCATON

PHLED 310: Linguistics and Literature

1 Name of Course Linguistics and Literature

2 Course Number PHLED 310
3 Semester and Year Offered 2nd Semester, 1st Year
4 Credit Units 3 Units
5 Contact Hours 54 hours
6 Pre-requisites (if any) None
7 Co-requisites (if any) None
8 Course Description This course surveys the field of linguistic-literary relations and then delves into selected
areas for deeper study via practical applications of linguistics in the field of literature. Initially,
grounding is set in place covering a broad range of topics. Thence, specific areas for technical
study are identified and case studies are actualized as basis for valid inferences, research and
conclusions.

9 Program Learning At the end of the PHLED program, the graduates should be able to:
Outcomes 1. demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the body of knowledge in language
education, particularly the theories, methods, and best practices prevalent in the sub-
discipline;
2. manifest sufficient knowledge of current issues and debates in the field of language
education, leading to ease in determining research gaps to be pursued;
3. demonstrate understanding of the principles and processes of scientific research, from
project conceptualization to publication;
4. demonstrate competence in employing theories, approaches, and technologies of
language teaching/learning;
5. conduct an original research that has contributions to the disciplinal literature and
practice, like the following:

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a. developing language education theories, approaches and methodologies,

b. designing technology and other media to facilitate language learning and
teaching;
6. exhibit openness to and appreciation of linguistic diversity in a multilingual and
multicultural context; and
7. model out understanding and tolerance towards colleagues and students with other
linguistic backgrounds.
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. evaluate the landscape of Linguistics and Literature as a course of study;
2. manifest a profound capacity to comprehend a broad range and variety of linguistic-
literary relations with a depth of understanding;
3. manifest the capacity to validly discuss pedagogy, methodologies, strategies, and
techniques from a vantage of linguistic-literary teaching and learning;
4. undertake practical applications of linguistics in the field of literature from a
Generative linguistics approach;
5. manifest the capacity to identify areas of research in linguistics and literature left
hitherto unexplored;
6. develop a functional understanding of the relationship shared by linguistics with
literature, and, therefrom, exhibit practical skills in validly analyzing literary texts and
literary criticism;
7. adopt and strengthen the professional attitudes needed by language and literature
teachers as made manifest in their research presentations; and
8. respond orally or/ and in writing to discussions on literary works grounded in linguistics as
they participate actively and effectively in cooperative groups while showing respect
for diverse opinions.

11. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with the SLU Graduate Attributes

SLU Graduate Attributes Course Learning Outcomes

Christian Spirited CLO 7
Socially Involved CLO 8
Professionally Competent CLO 3
Creative and Critical Thinker CLO 1 and CLO 2

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12. Course Learning Outcomes vs Program Learning Outcomes Mapping Table

Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes
PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7
1. Define the landscape of Linguistics and Literature as a √ √ √ √ √ √
course of study
2. Manifest a profound capacity to comprehend a broad √ √ √ √ √ √
range and variety of linguistic-literary relations with depth
of understanding
3. Manifest the capacity to validly discuss pedagogy, √ √ √ √ √ √
methodologies, strategies and techniques from a
vantage of linguistic-literary teaching and learning
4. Undertake practical applications of linguistics in the field √ √ √ √ √ √ √
of literature from a Generative Linguistics approach
5. Manifest the capacity to identify areas of research in √ √ √ √
linguistics and literature left hitherto unexplored
6. Develop a functional understanding of the relationship √ √ √
shared by linguistics with literature, and therefrom exhibit
practical skills in validly analyzing literary texts and literary
criticism
7. Adopt and strengthen the professional attitudes needed √ √
by language and literature teachers as made manifest in
their research presentations
8. Respond orally or/ and in writing to discussions on literary √ √
works grounded in linguistics as they participate actively
and effectively in cooperative groups while showing
respect for diverse opinions

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13. Course Learning Plan

PERFORMANCE
TOPIC LEARNING TIME ACTIVITIES/ LEARNING
TOPIC INDICATORS/
OUTCOMES ALLOTMENT STRATEGIES RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
MIDTERMS
1. Trace the Evolution of Literary 3 hours Peer Interaction Participation in oral Bressler, C. (2007)
Evolution of Criticism; Structuralism Lecture-Discussion discussion
Literary Criticism and Literary Criticism Traugott, E. C. and
and situate the
Pratt, M. L. (1980)
entry of
Structuralism
2. Explain literature as Literature as a type of 3 hours Lecture-discussion Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
a type of discourse Discourse discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
*Pls. refer to other
resources listed below
3. Differentiate cases Cohesion Lecture-Discussion/ Graded Seatwork Traugott, E. C. and
of cohesion Practical Exercises Pratt, M. L. (1980)*

4. Explain the Idea of 1. The Idea of Grammar 3 hours Lecture-discussion Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
Grammar of a Text; of a Text discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
Identify 2. Style as Choice Traugott, E. C. and
characteristics of
Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
Style
5. Differentiate 1. Speech Versus 3 hours Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
speech versus Writing discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
writing; identify the 2. Differences in Graded
differences in the Information
board work
information Conveyed
conveyed

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3. Representing
Speech in Writing:
The Phonetic
Alphabet
6. Review the 1. Introduction to the 3 hours Lecture- Group Work Group Work Traugott, E. C. and
definition of Lexicon Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
morpheme, identify 2. Identifying
these; Discuss Morphemes
compounds and 3. Compounds &
idioms Idioms
7. Identify the Form of1. The Form of Lexical 3 hours Lecture-discussion Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
Lexical entries Entries discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*

8. Discuss morphemes, Morphemes, the Lexicon Lecture-discussion Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
lexicon in relation to and Style discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
style
9. Identify the Lexical Cohesion; 3 hours Lecture – Group Quiz Traugott, E. C. and
workings of specific Lexical foregrounding work Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
cases of lexical
cohesion and
lexical
foregrounding
10. Make 1. The Recursive 3 hours Lecture-practical Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
generalizations on Property of Exercises discussion; Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
the workings of the Language Graded board work
Recursive Property 2. Coordination,
of Language Relative Clauses &
Complements
Midterm Examination 3 hours
FINALS
11. Define the nature of Syntax and Literature 3 hours Lecture-Discussion Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
the relations shared discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
by syntax and
literature

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12. Make 1. Role Relations 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
generalizations on 2. Advantages of Role discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
Role Structure Structure Analysis
Analysis
13. Distinguish between Synonymy and 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
Synonymy and Homonymy discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
Homonymy
14. Make Role Structures and 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
generalizations from literary Analysis discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)*
specific cases of
role structures and
literary analysis
15. Situate Fiction vis-à- 1. Analyzing Discourse 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
vis Nonfiction using 2. Fiction vs. Nonfiction discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
a vantage of R2 See others listed)
linguistics and
literature
16. Make linguistic- 1. Point of View in 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
literary Narrative discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
generalizations on Fiction R2 See others listed)
the literary element 2. Narrative Tense
of Point of View in
Narrative Fiction;
Make
generalizations on
tense
17. Define the nature of Ethnic Varieties: Black 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
Ethnic varieties of English discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
English & establish R2 See others listed)
the basis for their
discussion in a
linguistics-literary
forum

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18. Review Pidgins and The literary in Pidgins 3 hours Pair report Participation in oral Traugott, E. C. and
Creoles and identify and Creoles discussion Pratt, M. L. (1980)
their role and R2See others listed)
function in linguistic-
literary analysis
Final Examination 3 hours

14. Final Course Requirement

As evidence of attaining the learning outcomes stated, student-learners are required to submit the following requirement during the
indicated dates of the term.

Course Learning Outcome Required Output Due Date

2. Manifest a profound capacity to comprehend a broad range and variety of linguistic-
literary relations with depth of understanding
4. Undertake practical applications of linguistics in the field of literature from a Generative
Linguistics approach Research paper Final Exams Day
6. Develop a functional understanding of the relationship shared by linguistics with
literature, and therefrom exhibit practical skills in validly analyzing literary texts and literary
criticism

15. Assessment and Grading System

Aside from the final output identified above, students will be assessed at other times during the term through participation in class
discussions and individual assignments.

Rubric Assessment/s: The following rubrics will be used for grading the students’ requirements:

Rubric for Research Paper

CRITERIA Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Needs

Improvement
(94-99) (89-93) (83-88/ (76-82)
(75 and below)

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A. A clear statement of intent, objectives, purpose

and procedure on how to undertake the research
is made.
B. Content: there is succinct linguistic and technical
discussion of the literary aspects researched on.
C. There is a logical analysis and evaluation of how
linguistics is used in literary analysis
D. Conclusion based on A, B, and C is sound and
well-founded
E. Mechanics and grammar (Mechanics is
conformed to as specified; grammar is virtually
flawless)

AVERAGE

Rubric for Individual/ Pair Reports

Perfect Score Student’s Score
Content 40
(Complete, thorough, sufficient treatment of the topic) ______________
Accuracy 20
(Correct; spot on) ______________
Presentation 20
(Smooth presentation, has visual aid, well understood) ______________
Ability to answer questions 20
(Good answers, issue well clarified) ______________
TOTAL 100
______________

Using the grading system stipulated in the SLU faculty handbook, the grades will be computed as follows:

60 % Participation in discussions and class activities

Class Standing
Reports
(Minor
Written activities/ outputs
Examinations)
*Final requirement (using the rubric)-identify the specific percentage for your final requirement.

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Major Examinations 40 % Written exams (Midterms and Finals)

TOTAL 100 % Grade per term
FINAL GRADE (Midterm Grade+ Tentative Final Grade)/2

16. Course References

A. Main References

Traugott, E. C. and Pratt, M. L. (1980). Linguistics for Students of Literature. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.

Bressler, C. (2007). Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice. Pearson-Prentice Hall

Culler, J. (1975). Structuralist Poetics: Structuralism, Linguistics and the Study of Literature. Routlege and Kegan Paul.

Fabb, N. (1997). Linguistics and Literature: Language in the Verbal Arts of the World. Blackwell Publishers, Inc.

Levin, S. R. (1977). Linguistic Structures in Poetry. Mouton Publishers, The Hague.

Widdowson. H. G. (1992). Practical Stylistics: An Approach to Poetry. Oxford University Press.

Revised and Updated: Date: January 13, 2025

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

FREDA B. PAULINO, PhD GERALDINE S. WAKAT, PhD FARIDAH KRISTI C. WETHERICK, PhD
Course Facilitator Graduate Program Coordinator Dean