TAGLISH 21st Century Literature - MODULE 1 (Part 1) - Precolonial and Spanish Colonization
Short Summary:
This video introduces Taglish (Tagalog-English) 21st-century Philippine literature, beginning with a discussion of the pre-colonial and Spanish colonial periods. Key points include the definition of literature, the importance of historical context, and a survey of literary forms and prominent figures from these eras. Specific examples include pre-colonial epics, proverbs, and riddles; and Spanish colonial works like Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by José Rizal, and works by other propagandists like Marcelo H. del Pilar and Graciano López Jaena. The video emphasizes how literature reflects the lives, beliefs, and culture of a people across different periods. The video uses the discovery of the Tabon Cave skull as evidence of pre-colonial civilization and discusses the Spanish suppression of pre-existing Filipino beliefs and writing systems.
Detailed Summary:
The video begins by defining its subject: 21st-century Philippine literature. It establishes that literature, derived from the Latin word "litera" (letter), encompasses various forms beyond written text, including pictures and symbols. The speaker emphasizes literature's role in reflecting the lives and beliefs of a people.
The video then delves into the pre-colonial era, highlighting its length and the misconception that Filipinos had no writing system before Spanish colonization. The discovery of artifacts in Tabon Cave is presented as evidence to the contrary. Pre-colonial literature is categorized into myths, folktales, fables, proverbs (example: "Bago mo sabihin, isipin mo muna"), tanaga (a seven-syllable poem), riddles, and epics (example: Darangen). The speaker notes the Spanish attempt to discredit pre-colonial beliefs as "demonic."
Next, the Spanish colonial era (1565-1898) is discussed. The introduction of the Roman alphabet and the publication of the Doctrina Christiana are mentioned as significant events. The video focuses on the Propaganda Movement and the contributions of key figures: Graciano López Jaena (author of Fray Botod), Marcelo H. del Pilar (founder of Diariong Tagalog), Francisco Baltazar (author of Florante at Laura), José Rizal (author of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and other works), Andrés Bonifacio (author of Katipunan), and Emilio Jacinto (writer of political essays). The speaker highlights how Rizal's works, in particular, spurred Filipino nationalism. The speaker emphasizes the 333 years of Spanish colonization and its impact on Filipino literature.
The video abruptly ends mid-sentence, leaving the American colonization era unaddressed. There is no clear conclusion or summary of the overall implications of the discussed literary periods.