21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World – Canonical Authors (Flashcards)

40 flashcards covering canonical authors, regional literature, and key facts from the lecture notes.

What does the term "Canonical Author" mean?

Authors who are highly respected and whose published works have contributed greatly to literature.

How many regions are there in the Philippines?

Seventeen (17) regions.

Who are Lumads and Moros?

They are indigenous groups of people living in Mindanao.

Which factors primarily contribute to the Mindanao conflict according to the notes?

Politics and religion.

Which island group is most associated with Tagalog language?

Luzon.

The bulk of Tagalog literature comes from which Luzon subregions?

Southern Luzon, Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region (Metro Manila).

Name a Luzon National Artist mentioned in the notes.

Amado V. Hernandez.

Name a Mindanao-based contemporary author noted in the notes.

Anthony L. Tan.

Who has the power to proclaim the rank and title for National Artists?

The President of the Philippines.

The term 'Tagalog' is most closely associated with which language?

Tagalog.

Hinilawod is an epic associated with which region?

Visayas.

What are the three major island groups of the Philippines?

Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.

Name a Visayas National Artist mentioned in the notes.

Resil B. Mojares.

Name a Visayan poet from Iloilo mentioned in the notes.

Peter Solis Nery.

Name a Visayan author who writes in English and Cebuano (and has poetry awards).

Merlie Alunan.

Which organization is cited as having a CCP Encyclopedia of the Arts listing for Mindanao?

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

How many National Artists are from Luzon?

Sixteen (16).

Lazaro Francisco is associated with which region?

Region III (Central Luzon; Bataan).

NVM Gonzales is associated with which region?

Region IV-B (Romblon).

F. Sionil Jose is associated with which region?

Region I (Ilocos).

Edith L. Tiempo is associated with which region?

Region II (Nueva Vizcaya).

Bienvenido Lumbera is associated with which region?

Region IV-A (Batangas).

Lualhati Bautista is best known for which major work?

Dekada ’70 (and Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa).

Which Filipino author is known by the pseudonym 'Bob Ong'?

Bob Ong.

Name a Visayas-based National Artist from Cebu.

Resil Mojares (Cebu).

Which Visayan author wrote Umanhon nga Gugma?

Peter Solis Nery.

Which Visayan author wrote Susumaton: Oral Narratives of Leyte and Sa Atong Dila?

Merlie Alunan.

Which Mindanao author is known for The Bajao Cemetery and Other Poems?

Anthony L. Tan.

Which Mindanao-based poet won the Oregon Literary Fellowship?

Myrna Peña Reyes.

Hinilawod originates from which region?

Visayas.

Which languages are used in Visayas literature besides Waray and Cebuano?

English.

What message is associated with writing in the mother tongue in Visayas literature?

The battle cry to write in the mother tongue.

Which agencies collaborated to tap Mindanawons for journals?

CCP, NCCA, and CHED.

According to the CCP Encyclopedia of the Arts, how many Mindanaoans were recognized among 272 individuals?

Seven.

What are the three broad regions studied in the course material for Philippine regional literature?

Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

What does NCR stand for?

National Capital Region.

Where are author profiles recommended to be accessed online in the notes?

panitikan.ph (LIKHAAN: Journal of Philippine Contemporary Literature).

Name two historic Luzon writers mentioned in the notes.

Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.

Name another Luzon National Artist mentioned besides Amado V. Hernandez.

Cirilo F. Bautista.

What major work is Lualhati Bautista known for besides Dekada ’70?

Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa.

What is a major epic from Visayas mentioned in the notes?

Hinilawod.

Which two historic Luzon writers are cited as examples of early Philippines literature?

Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.

Which Visayas National Artist from Iloilo is mentioned?

Ramon L. Muzones.

Which Mindanao author from Cagayan de Oro is noted for poetry and awards?

Myrna Peña Reyes.

What is the purpose of the INVENTORY OF FILIPINO AUTHORS activity?

To name authors for each region and province and learn more about their lives and works.

Which epic region is Hinilawod associated with, and what does it signify about that region's literature?

Visayas; it highlights the region’s epic literary tradition.