Philippine literature 

x, 343 pages.

Content:
Unit one. Our literary heritage -- Lesson 1. By word of mouth -- Lesson 2. To account for beginnings -- Lesson 3. To thee we sing -- Lesson 4. The tale of Tonyo the brave -- Unit two. Oral, written, and digital Philippine literary forms through the years -- Lesson 1. Present-day fables -- Lesson 2. In response to our legendary origin -- Lesson 3. We draw inspiration from works of art -- Lesson 4. We reflect, take stock, and share meaningful events -- Unit three. We salute our distinguished Filipino men an women of letters -- Lesson 1. Of poems and poets -- Lesson 2. Literature of the fantastic -- Lesson 3. From a journalist's pen -- Lesson 4. Hail to novel literary creations -- Unit four. We respond to issues and change in varied ways -- Lesson 1. The environmental issue -- Lesson 2. The population and related issues -- Lesson 3. Accountability -- Lesson 4. In response to change in the course of time -- Quarter two. 21st century literature from the world -- Unit one. To be human and humane -- Lesson 1. The human niche -- Lesson 2. Our inner self -- Lesson 3. We take note and we care -- Lesson 4. The post-human age we're in -- Unit two. Live and let live -- Lesson 1. From the unborn child -- Lesson 2. In times of pandemic -- Lesson 3. Holding on and letting go -- Lesson 4. Reactions, reflections, and responses -- Unit three. Examining priorities in our world today -- Lesson 1. What really matters -- Lesson 2. Of time and ill-time efforts -- Lesson 3. We look, listen, and learn -- Lesson 4. Facing challenges -- Unit four. Perspectives -- Lesson 1. A matter of choice -- Lesson 2. In retrospect -- Lesson 3. Food for thought -- Lesson 4. Weighing pros and cons. 

Includes glossary, bibliographical references and index.