PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA

College of Arts, Sciences and Education

General Education Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE & TITLE : GED 183: GREAT BOOKS

CREDIT UNITS : Three (3) Unit/s
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES : NONE
PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR : Dr. Romeo A. Pilongo

E-mail address:/Contact # [email protected]/09235361442

Class Schedule: ____________________________
Consultation Hours: ____________________________

PLMar Vision Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) is a progressive higher

educational institution fostering competent, compassionate and
creative
learning community dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence,
character formation, social responsibility and accountability.

PLMar Mission: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) is committed to:

1.Provide accessible quality education, resources, opportunities and

services for student development;
2. Promote holistic approach in lifelong learning leading to better
quality of life;
3. Build an empowered, resilient and supportive learning community
of agents for positive change.
PLMar Objectives  Expand access to quality higher education among lower income and
disadvantaged groups;
 Improve quality and standards of higher education, raise the level
of educational outcomes and increase the social relevance of
its development functions; and
 Rationalize higher education, improve its internal and external
efficiency, optimize resource utilization and maximize
resource generation.

PLMar Core Values  Discipline, Excellence, and Good Taste

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is ASYNCHRONOUS learning curriculum. Asynchronous is not simultaneous or concurrent in time in
which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually
signaled by the transmitting device. Asynchronous Learning is the key feature of successful online learning
programs. The word "asynchronous" means not keeping time together, which refers to students' ability to access
information, demonstrate what they've learned, and communicate with classmates and instructors on their own
time--they don't have to be in the same classroom or even in the same time zone to participate. This means that
learners and the professor interact in a specific virtual place, through a specific on-line medium, at a specific time. In
other words, it’s not exactly anywhere, anyhow, anytime. Asynchronous Learning uses other tools and systems to
allow the instructor and students to interact on their own schedules. These may include: Recorded presentations,
such as slideshows and videos Email, Discussion boards, social media groups, Collaborative documents in the cloud.

Great Books: Seduction and Betrayal is for people who enjoy reading, want to broaden their experience of
imaginative writing, and want to develop their ability to read attentively and write interestingly about what they
read. Reading is a fundamental skill in contemporary society. It is also a very flexible skill. It serves different
purposes and can be deployed in different ways according to need. In this class, we will look at reading as a skill
that can analyze, evaluate, and respond to the complex verbal worlds of works of fiction. This skill can be applied in
many contexts where complex language occurs, as well as for its own sake.

The course examines a selection of exciting and influential fictional works from different periods in the history of
English literature. It is organized around the theme of seduction and betrayal, a basic type of story found all over the
world. In stories exploring attitudes to love and sex, to politics and ambition, to right conduct, and to the business
and pleasure of reading itself, we look at how characters offer, accept, experience and lose pleasure. What sorts of
seduction and betrayal the chosen works offer their characters and us will be a central question of the course.

As with all 'great books’ courses, a further aim is to broaden cultural, historical and literary knowledge. The works
we will read all have rich histories of interpretation, all offers many avenues for discussion, and all promote
increased awareness of complex language and human situation. The assessment for the course offers the opportunity
to reflect on your experience as a reader with personal habits and practices, to learn about different ways and
techniques of reading, and to develop and express your views about what you read.

            We begin by looking at some aspects of the history and variety of reading, including the introduction of the
different “voices” of our lecturers as they begin to read the works they have chosen for the class. Over the semester,
each of these lecturers will explore with you how their chosen work is put together, how it achieves its effects, and
the ways in which it creates the “world” of its characters, beckons you into that world, and asks you to experience
and evaluate it.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the term, the students will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE

1. Identify, interpret and respond to complex language and fictional narrative structures;
2. Appreciate, evaluate and enjoy complex works of fiction of different kinds;

SKILLS

3. Navigate unfamiliar kinds of English, especially historical ones

4. Think about the impact of fictions on other aspects of culture and history

AFFECT AND ATTITUDES

5. Write about works of language and cultural production

III. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING

Over the course of the semester the students/learners will sharpen their critical analysis skills and develop a paper
analysis/reflection/synthesis that integrates salient themes covered in the different readings and their individual
interests of focus.
IV. RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT: Research Paper on the impact of science in helping to protect and preserve
the environment
Written Report (60%)

Criteria 4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Needs

Improvement

Introduction 10% Topic is introduced Topic is introduced Some key concepts Overly simplistic
through correct definition through definition of were not defined definition of key
of key concepts. key concepts. well. concepts.
Arguments are logical. Rationale, research Rationale, research No rationale for
Rationale is presented question, and question, and study. No logical
logically and well- hypothesis are hypothesis are only argument for
supported by literature presented logically partially supported research question and
review. and supported by the by the literature hypothesis. Incorrect
Introduction leads to literature review. review. Experimental experimental design.
research question and Appropriate design is acceptable
hypothesis in a logical experimental design. but another design is
manner. Presents appropriate.
thoughtful, original, and
critical analysis of the
concepts being studied.
Appropriate experimental
design.

Review of Related Presents a critical review Presents a critical One or more sources Only one or two
Literature 15% of studies directly related and integrated came from studies are cited.
to topic, and not just a review of studies unscientific sources. Presents only a short
summary of previous directly related to the Presents only summary of previous
studies. The review is topic or concepts summaries of studies. Some studies
integrated and coherent. studies, and not just a previous studies are not relevant to
All studies reviewed are summary of previous related to the topic. the topic. Most
appropriate and related to studies. No Not enough studies studies are not
topic. No references from references from reviewed. Some current.
unscientific or unscientific or studies are not
unconventional sources. unconventional current.
Studies reviewed are sources.
current. Reviewed an
appropriate number of
studies that support
hypothesis and refute
hypothesis.

Method 25% All pertinent subsections All pertinent One missing More than one
are included. All subsections are subsection. Not all missing subsection.
necessary details about included. All necessary details are Method section lacks
the conduct of the necessary details included. many details.
experiment are about the conduct of
mentioned. the experiment are
Method is written in such mentioned.
a way that other Method is written in
researchers can replicate such a way that other
experiment. No researchers can
unnecessary details are replicate experiment.
mentioned. Some unnecessary
details are included.
Data analysis and Reported descriptive Reported descriptive Reports descriptive Incorrect statistical
Results 25% statistics and all data statistics and all data statistics but not all analysis. Incorrect
processing. Correct processing. Correct data processing. tables and graphs.
statistical analyses. Uses statistical analyses. Correct statistical
tables and graphs Uses tables and analysis. Lacks
correctly. Explains results graphs correctly. tables or graphs.
in straightforward manner.
No unnecessary discussion
or interpretation of results.

Discussion and Logical interpretation of Logical interpretation Interpretation of Incorrect

Conclusion 15% results. Answers the of results. Answers result is incomplete. interpretation of
research question(s) in a the research Research question is results. There is no
straightforward manner. question(s) in a only partially answer to the
Links the results and straightforward answered. There is research question.
interpretation to the manner. Links the no clear linking back No link to literature
literature review. Provides results and to the literature review.
recommendations and interpretation to the review. No
addresses limitations. literature review. limitations provided.
Discussion is concise, Provides limitations
critical, and analytical. of the study.

Adherence to APA APA format for empirical Except for one or two Some minor errors in Many errors in APA
style 5% paper is followed in all omissions or errors, formatting based on style formatting
sections of the paper. APA format for APA style. throughout the
empirical paper is paper.
followed in all
sections of the paper.

Grammar, editing, There is continuity or There is continuity or Some paragraphs do No links between
and formatting 5% logical link between logical link between not link. Each paragraphs.
paragraphs. paragraphs. paragraph discusses Sentences are
Each paragraph discusses Each paragraph more than one topic. constructed
only one topic or discusses only one Some sentences are incorrectly. Incorrect
argument. Sentences are topic or argument. constructed paraphrasing of
clear and concise. There is Sentences are clear incorrectly. Incorrect many sources. Many
appropriate use of and concise. There is paraphrasing of some grammatical errors
psychological terms. appropriate use of sources. Some and editing errors.
Appropriate use of figures psychological terms. grammatical, editing, Many errors in cover
and graphs. Appropriate use of or formatting errors. page and formatting.
No grammatical errors. figures and graphs. Some errors on cover
No editing errors. One or two editing, page format.
Cover page formatting is formatting, and/or
correct. grammatical errors.
 Oral Report 40% (Defense)

Criteria 4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Needs

Improvement

Organization Introduces the purpose Introduces the Introduced purpose Does not clearly
25% and topic of the purpose of the of presentation. introduce purpose or
presentation clearly and presentation clearly. Includes some topic. Uses
creatively. Effectively Effectively uses transition between ineffective
uses smooth transitions smooth transitions slides. Group jumps transitions.
between slides. Logical between slides. around topics or Presentation is
order in presentation of Logical order in areas of presentation. choppy or disjointed.
information. Ends with presentation of Ends with a No conclusion.
accurate conclusion information. Ends conclusion.
showing thoughtful with correct
evaluation of evidence. conclusion. One or
two minor points are
lacking or confusing.

Content Group provides an For most of the Explanations of No reference is made

25% accurate and complete presentation, concepts are to existing literature.
explanation of key explanation of incomplete. Presents Information included
concepts. Provides concepts are accurate evidence of research does not support the
evidence of well- and complete. but some information research study. Shows
designed and executed Presents evidence of is lacking. little evidence of
experiment. Information correctly executed research, or inaccurate
completely accurate. experiment. No or incomplete
significant errors are information about
made. study.

Use of Graphics are designed to While graphics relate Occasional use of Use of superfluous
communication aids reinforce thesis of and aid presentation graphics that rarely graphics, no graphics,
25% presentation and audience thesis, these media are support presentation or poor graphics that
understanding. Visual not as varied nor as thesis. Choppy, time- detract from
aids are large enough to well connected to the wasting use of presentation.
be seen from the back of thesis or topic. Font multimedia. Font is
the room. Media are size is appropriate for too small or too
prepared in a professional reading. Some large.
manner. material not supported Communication aids
by visual aid. were poorly
prepared.

Ability to answer Demonstrates extensive Demonstrates Demonstrates some Demonstrates

questions knowledge of the topic by extensive knowledge knowledge of inaccurate or
25% responding confidently, of the topic by rudimentary incomplete knowledge
precisely, and responding questions by of topic by responding
appropriately to all confidently, precisely, responding to most incorrectly to
audience questions. and appropriately to questions. No questions or not
Encourages audience all audience questions. elaboration of responding at all.
interaction or queries. At ease with answers answers.
but fails to elaborate.
 V. LEARNING PLAN

Week Learning Experience / Assessments / FLEXIBLE LEARNING PLAN

# Topics Resources ASYNCHRONOUS SYNCHRONOUS
1-2 Subject Orientation Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 5) Modular Course Google meet
(Introduction: Go Packs/Learning Packets
over course syllabus; - Learning the Virtual Classroom rules,  Chapter Reading Video Conferencing/
access course policies and regulations Assignments  Self- Discussions 
materials.) Exploratory Learning Directive and
Path such as video Teleconferencing
streaming, audio Interactive Online
Reading Poetry/ streaming/ Podcasts and Collaboration and
 Power point Presentation Research Writing Discussion
1. Identify, interpret  Readings
and respond to  Videos
complex language
and fictional narrative  Mind Maps
structures;
2. Appreciate,
evaluate and enjoy Formative Assessment: Report of
journal article
complex works of
Learning Activities and Resources:
fiction of different Lecture, Resource Speakers,
kinds PowerPoint slides, YouTube
documentaries

1.

3-4 Virtual Seminars Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 5)  Virtual Learning / Chat Share Dynamics
Educational Resources  Actual Online
3. Navigate  Power point Presentation Consultations/
unfamiliar kinds of  Readings Advising
English, especially  Live Webinars/
historical ones  Videos
Discussions
4. Think about the  Mind Maps
impact of fictions on
other aspects of Graded Assessment: Quiz
culture and history Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, PowerPoint slides, reporting
on the terrestrial biomes, infographic
on the aquatic biomes
5-6 Study Guides Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Chapter Reading Google meet
6, 7) Assignments
5. Write about works Self-Exploratory Video Conferencing/
of language and  Power point Presentation Learning Path such as Discussions
cultural production  Video video streaming, audio  Directive and
 Mind maps streaming/ Podcasts and teleconferencing
Readings Research Works Interactive Online
Collaboration and
Formative Assessment: Report of Discussion
journal article
Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, Resource Speakers,
PowerPoint slides, YouTube
documentaries
7-9 Essays Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Chapter Reading Actual Online
Write about works of 6, 7) Assignments Consultations/
language and cultural  Power point Advising
 Self-Exploratory
production  Videos
Learning Path such
 Readings *google meet /
as video streaming,
zoom meeting
  Mind Maps audio streaming/
Podcasts and
Research Works

Graded Assessment: Quiz

Learning Activities and Resources:
Lecture, PowerPoint slides, outdoor
activity on counting the population of a
given species using a quadrat
MIDTERM EXAMS
11-13 Watching Netflix or Learning experience: (LO 1, 2,
YouTube titled, “Wonder” 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) Chapter Reading Actual Online
Starring: Ms. Julia Roberts Assignments and Consultations/
based on the Novel.  Power point Presentation watching educational Advising
 Readings Video
PRIDE & PREJUDICE  Self-Exploratory *Google meet / zoom
 Videos
https://www.youtube.com/ Learning Path such as meeting
watch?v=7PdfqMh_Y7w  Mind Maps video streaming, audio
streaming/ Podcasts and
1984 by George Orwell Research Works
https://www.youtube.com/ Formative Assessment: Journal
watch?v=UAjbgZanEGI article reading and reporting
Graded Assessment: Online Quiz
and homework
Learning Activities and
Resources: Lecture, PowerPoint
slides, Articles, e books, YouTube
14-16 I Am a Filipino by Carlos Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, Case Study and/or Video
P. Romulo 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) Decision Analysis Conferencing/
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=SgEDVtppj4U  Power point Presentation
Scenarios Discussions
 Readings
 Problem Solving  Directive and
President Marcos' Speech
 Videos
Work Guides Teleconferencing
at United States Congress  Power Point Interactive
https://www.youtube.com/  Mind Maps
watch?v=oRTHHirTkog  Graded Assessment: Online
Slides Lecture/ Online
Quiz Audio Recorded Collaboration and
Study References Discussion
Learning Activities and
Resources Lecture, PowerPoint
slides, Articles, e books, YouTube
17-19 The Case for Christ Learning experience: (LO 1, 2, Google meet / zoom
https://www.youtube.com/ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)  Chapter Reading meeting
watch?v=JthIV0pPJoc Assignments
 Power point Presentation  Self-Exploratory Video
The God who Speaks  Readings Learning Path such as Conferencing/
video streaming, audio Discussions
(2018)  Videos
https://www.youtube.com/ streaming/ Podcasts and  Directive and
 Mind Maps Research Work teleconferencing
watch?v=MmJrRx663hg
Interactive Online
collaboration and
40 Nights (2016) Graded Assessment: Recitation
Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/ Online
watch?v=E52EV2FPT2I Learning Activities and
Resources: Lecture, PowerPoint
Let Go and Let God slides
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=F8IPzpcuPGs

FINAL EXAMS
 VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS [Be as detailed as possible in enumerating all the requirements for the course]

Requirement Points Description %

50 pts 1st LT There will be 2 long tests, each of which will consist of a combination
50 pts 2nd LT of multiple choice, identification, modified true or false, matching
Long Tests (Total of 100 type, fill-in-the blank, and 1 or 2 essay questions. They will cover 30%
points) information from the text and from class lectures, videos,
demonstrations, and activities
Over the course of the semester, there will be activities, both in and out
of class, and demonstrations in which active participation is expected.
Group Participation in, and completion of any written work associated with
Activities 100 points these activities is worth 10 to 20 points each. Group activities will be 10%
on a psychological theory/topic shown in an applied and creative
manner. Guidelines for the activities shall be provided.
There will also be announced quizzes worth 10 points each which will 20%
Quizzes and 100 points cover the previous meeting's lecture as well the assigned chapter of the
Recitation day. Recitations shall also be graded and students shall be asked to
recite in class also from the previous meeting’s lectures and/or
assigned topics for the day.
Research Work asks you to find real and practical examples of how
psychological theories describe the human experience and improve our
lives. Students will be asked to research on a particular phenomenon
Group 100 points about the Philippines or the Filipinos, and explain these in terms of 40%
Research psychological theories and concepts using various scientific methods.
Paper The objective of the project is to foster self-reflection, critical thinking,
and writing skills, and the practical application of psychological
theories to real life experiences. Research days shall be designated
throughout the semester, on these days, classes may be converted into
lectures on how to do your research, reserved for consultation or
suspended to help you have time to do your research.
Total 100%

VII. GRADING SYSTEM

MIDTERMS (50%) FINALS (50%) Grading Scale

Attendance 10% Attendance 10%
Quizzes 30% Quizzes 30% 1.00 ----- 96 - above
Assignment 30% Assignment 30% 1.25 ----- 93 - 95
1.50 ----- 90 - 92
Exam 30% Project 30% 1.75 ----- 87 - 89
TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100% 2.00 ----- 84 - 86
*The breakdown of percentages for both 2.25 ----- 81 - 83
midterm and final grades is only a 2.50 ----- 78 - 80
sample. Instructors are free to change 2.75 ----- 76 - 77
how each 50% is broken down. 3.00 ----- 75
Notes: 5.00 ----- Below 75
* Minimum grade for Major Subject is 2.00 = 84 (indicate if applicable) INC ----- Incomplete
WP ----- Withdrawal from a
* Transmutation Formula
course with permission
(Score/Highest possible score) x 50+50 UD ----- Unofficially Dropped
VIII. POLICIES: (Policies found in the latest Student Handbook are hereby adopted)

1. Attendance: [indicate specific policies on attendance, classroom behavior and requirements. For example:]
Students are expected to attend class regularly. Students are responsible for all assignments or announcements given
in class. It is expected that all students will be present for all exams and quizzes. Make-up exams are not given
(because these are announced) and missed classroom activities cannot be made up, unless there is compelling reason
to have an excused absence authorized and recognized by the school. Please take note of the following:
 a. Maximum number of cuts (stated in student handbook) + 1 more cut = Failure due to Absence
b. 1 late = arriving 15 minutes after class starts (sample only)
c. 3 Lates = 1 cut (sample only)
It is the responsibility of the students to keep track of their absences and incidents of tardiness. They should exercise
wise use of their allotted cuts. Students should not expect a warning upon reaching the maximum number of
allowable cuts.
2. Classroom behavior: Students are expected to be prompt, attentive, honest, and polite. Electronic devices such as
phones and music players should be set aside. The professor has the right to confiscate these devices and file the
necessary corrective action.
3. Requirements: Submit all requirements on time and make sure that it is properly formatted and labeled. Late
submission will be accepted but shall incur 10% deduction for every day the submitted requirement is late.

IX. REFERENCES

Main Text/Required Reading

Virtual Classroom Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiybfktp1s8

MIDTERM PERIOD

LESSON 1
https://www.slideshare.net/rick143/what-is-literature-15475840

LESSON 2
https://www.slideshare.net/ACurd/genres-of-literature

LESSON 3
https://www.slideshare.net/jaysonerni/literary-criticism-powerpoint

LESSON 4
https://www.greatbookssummer.com/programs/sample-readings/henry-david-thoreau/

LESSON 5
https://www.greatbookssummer.com/programs/sample-readings/william-carlos-williams/

LESSON 6
https://libguides.uta.edu/literarycriticism/steps

FINAL PERIOD

GROUP PRESENTATION

GROUP 1
PRIDE & PREJUDICE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PdfqMh_Y7w

GROUP 2
I Am a Filipino by Carlos P. Romulo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgEDVtppj4U

GROUP 3
The Case for Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JthIV0pPJoc

GROUP 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmJrRx663hg

GROUP 5
40 Nights (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E52EV2FPT2I

GROUP 6
Let Go and Let God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8IPzpcuPGs
Suggested/Additional Readings:

The Worth of A Virtual Classroom: How Does It Help Modern Learners? 

https://elearningindustry.com/5-teaching-techniques-virtual-classroom

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Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

Dr. Romeo A. Pilongo Dr. Aldrin G. Jadaone Dr. Ma. Rosario M. Quejado
Faculty Head GE & Education Program Dean, CASED