STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I. Analyze orally and in writing examples of the literary work of each period

 II. Identify characteristics of the literature which are hallmarks of particular periods.

 III. Apply appropriate critical approaches in interpreting themes and style

 IV. Discuss social and historical backgrounds of each period and analyze how the works reflect or critique cultural values

 V. Discuss general problems of literary criticism

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. The Middle Ages

 II. The Sixteenth Century

 III. The Seventeenth Century

 IV. The Restoration and Eighteenth Century