EXPLORING LOCALIZATION IN LITERATURE: A LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED LITERARY WORKS BY AMADOR T. DAGUIO

The study aimed to explore the Localized Aspects of Literature in Linguistic aspects, literary devices, and socio-pragmatic aspect language. Qualitative design was used analysis text which includes textual four works Amador T. Daguio. Textual texts Daguio done analyze interpret status language terms its linguistic aspects Based on analysis, following conclusions are drawn: revealed that localized lexical syntactic level, Most Filipino authors depict rich cultural environment their writings. In language, dominant device “simile” show specific culture values, practices, emotions, other realities rural life. most prevailing ethnography communication selected is “setting or scene” showing actual place over all location situation happened stories as emphasized where how characters interact communicate. recommendations were formulated based study. teachers should have relevant sufficient background knowledge integrate activities identifying innovations under levels lessons use Iluko pieces written English by Ilocano a springboard teaching devices. maximize Filipinos learning facets life for them appreciate own enables enhances appreciation cultures through reading particular with touch native will eventually help culture. Literary writer theme setting be included literature schools order understand better different reflected local works.