TAGLISH 21st Century Literature - MODULE 1 (Part 1) - Precolonial and Spanish Colonization

Introduction to 21st Century Literature00:00:21

An introduction to the subject of 21st-century Philippine and world literature, defining the scope of literature as a reflection of culture, history, and human life.

Pre-colonial Philippine Literature00:04:03

A detailed look at the pre-colonial era, the longest period in Philippine history, characterized by oral traditions such as myths, folk tales, proverbs, tanagas, riddles, and epics like Biag ni Lam-ang.

Spanish Colonial Era00:08:49

An exploration of the 333-year Spanish rule, discussing the introduction of the Roman alphabet and the shift toward religious literature, followed by the period of enlightenment.

Propaganda Movement and Key Literary Figures00:10:33

Discussion of the 'Illustrados' and national heroes like Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Graciano Lopez Jaena, whose writings ignited a revolutionary spirit through works like Noli Me Tangere and various political essays.