mariz

• Literature


  Deals with ideas, thoughts, and emotions of man - thus it can be said that literature is the story of man
• Literature


  In its broadest sense, it is everything that has ever written
• TO BE CULTURALLY LITERATE - Through literature, we learn the innermost feelings and thoughts of people - the most real part of themselves, thus we gain an understanding not only for others, but more importantly, of ourselves and of life itself
• TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD: PAST AND PRESENT - Through literature, we get to experience what was it like to be in the shoes of others by means of diverse customs, beliefs and traditions
• TO SEE HOW PEOPLE ARE DIFFERENT World literature can expose you to more cultures than a day at the United Nations or a year's tour of the globe. It can be fascinating to contrast different values and ways of life
• TO SEE HOW PEOPLE ARE SIMILAR- You may be surprised to discover common themes in literature from around the world, such as the nobility of sacrifice or the wonder of nature. Reading world literature makes you see that no culture is completely foreign
• TO GAIN WISDOM- World literature includes the scriptures of the great religions and instructive tales told for thousands of years. As a whole, it can be seen as the accumulation of human wisdom. Read it and become a better person
• TO BE WILDLY ENTERTAINED - Thousands of years ago, people told stories of superheroes with amazing powers and travelers who had unbelievable adventures. Many of the characters and plots that entertain us today have been recycled from world literature. Why not experience the originals?
• The best way to understand human nature fully and to know a nation completely is to study literature
• Literature is a faithful reproduction of life... in a sense, it is a product and a commentary on life process
• Literature illuminates life. It is our life story including its struggles, ideals, failures, sacrifices, and happiness
• You are the literature!
• Standards of Good Literature

  • Artistry
  • Intellectual Value
  • Suggestiveness
  • Spiritual Value
  • Permanence
  • Universality
• Artistry


  Describes literature that is aesthetically appealing and reveals or conveys hidden truth and beauty
• Intellectual Value


  It stimulates critical thinking that enriches the mental processes of abstract and reasoning, making man realizes the fundamental truths of life and its nature
• Suggestiveness


  It unravels and conjures man's emotional power that allows the work to inspire and provoke thoughts and understanding beyond the actual words written on the page
• Spiritual Value


  It elevates the spirit and the soul and thus have the power to motivate and inspire, drawn from the suggested morals or lessons of the different literary genres
• Permanence


  It endures across time and draws out the time factor: TIMELINESS, occurring at a particular time, and TIMELESSNESS, remaining invariably throughout time
• Universality


  Describes a piece of writing that appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader. It appeals to everyone regardless of culture, race, sex, and time which are considered significant