Department of Literature

Department of Literature

Overview

Degree Programs

Contact Information

Overview

Degree Programs

Contact Information

Vision & Mission

Notable Alumni

Research Journal

Vision & Mission

Department Vision

Guided by the Thomasian ideals of competence, commitment and compassion, the Department of Literature envisions to sustain its status as a leading center of higher learning in literary and cultural studies, as well as creative writing by producing graduates who are adept in literary scholarship, creative writing, and literary pedagogy.

Department Mission

The Department envisions to uphold excellence in literary instruction, research and publication, and community and extension services by encouraging among students critical thinking, enabling them to engage in literary scholarship and production, and empowering them to become catalyst of social transformation.

Research Journal

UNITAS is an international online peer-reviewed open-access journal of advanced research in literature, culture, and society published bi-annually (May and November).

UNITAS is published by the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, the oldest university in Asia. It is hosted by the Department of Literature, with its editorial address at the Office of the Scholar-in-Residence under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts and Letters. Hard copies are printed on demand or in a limited edition.

Notable Alumni

Recognitions

Updates

Recognitions

Center of Development in Literature

Level IV Accreditation

(Bachelor of Arts in Literature)

Administrators and Faculty Members

Administrators and Faculty Members

Asst. Prof. Allen Dave B. Arboleda, EdD

Chair

abarboleda@ust.edu.ph

Ms. Kisha Aleena H.  Abuda, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Inst. Dionar M. Acosta, MA

Master of Arts in Communication Management

Prof. Augusto Antonio A. Aguila, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Literature

Asst. Prof. Ma. Ailil B. Alvarez, MA

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Asst. Prof. Allen Dave B. Arboleda, EdD

Doctor of Education in Literature and Language Education

Prof. Joyce L. Arriola, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication

Asst. Prof. Paul A. Castillo, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Mr. Patrick Ernest C. Celso, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Mr. Christopher Bryan A. Concha, MA

Master sa Sining sa Araling Filipino- Wika, Kultura, Midya

Ms. Ma. Tanya Patricia P. Cruz, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Ms. Vae Ann C. Dadia, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Asst. Prof. Lawdenmarc Y. Decamora, MFA

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Ms. Patricia Amanda J. Dela Cruz, MFA

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Assoc. Prof. Joselito D. delos Reyes, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino Studies – Language, Culture, and Media

Mr. John AndrewM. Del Prado, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Mr. Simon Paul R. Felismino, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Assoc. Prof. Ralph S. Galan, MA

Master of Arts in English Studies: Creative Writing

Mr. Isaiah F. Garcia, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Mr. Jan Marvin A. Goh, MA

Master of Arts in Language and Literature- Major in Literature

Prof. Jeanette P. Grajo, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Assoc. Prof. Nerisa D. Guevara, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Ms. Lyka Marie B. Gumanay, MA

Master of Arts in Philosophy

Mr. Benjamin Joshua L. Gutierrez, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Prof. Elmer C. Hibek, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Prof. Cristina P. Hidalgo, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Juana P. Lacuata, DEM

Doctor of Educational Management

Mr. Jan Raen Carlo M. Ledesma, Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Asst. Prof. Bien S. Mabbayad, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Asst. Prof. Kristine May D. Martinez, MA

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature Teaching

Asst. Prof. Christine Ivy A. Nogot, MA

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature Teaching

Asst. Prof. Jaezamie V. Ong, MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching English Language Arts

Asst. Prof. Benedict B. Parfan, MFA

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Assoc. Prof. Chuckberry J. Pascual, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino

Asst. Prof. Ma. Eloisa S. Perez, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature

Ms. Kimberly Nicole P. Quilantang, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Mr. Rae Francis C. Quilantang, MA

Master in Communication

Mr. Raffy D.  Quines, MA

Master of Arts in Education- Major in English

Prof. Ma. Luisa T. Reyes, Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Asst. Prof. Maximo B. Sauz, Jr., MEng

Master of English

Mr. Ralph Edward P. Sekito, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Asst. Prof. Jaymee T. Siao, MA

Master of Arts in Philippine Studies

Asst. Prof. Marivic D. Tañedo, Ed.D.

Doctor of Education in Industrial Education Management

Mr. Paolo C. Tenchavez, MA

Master of Arts in Literature

Mr. Joel M. Toledo, MA

Master of Arts in English Studies- Major in Creative Writing

Mr. John Leihmar C. Toledo, MA

Master of Arts- Malikhaing Pagsulat

Mr. Allan Roy M. Ungriano, MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching

Prof. Luciana L. Urquiola, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in English

Mr. Emmanuel D. Valerio, MLit

Master in Literature

Assoc. Prof. Wilfredo M. Valois, MA

Master of Arts in English

Prof. John Jack G. Wigley, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Literature

Mr. Hezekiah Louie R. Zaraspe, MA

Master of Arts in Creative Writing