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Date of Revision: June 2014University of Perpetual Help System-IsabelaMinante I, CauayanCity, IsabelaGeneral EducationSyllabus in Communication Arts 1

Course CodeComm Arts 1Pre-requisiteNone

Course TitleCommunication Arts 1Co-requisiteNone

Credit Units3SemesterFirst

Total Contact Hours54Academic Year2014 2015

Course Description:This course is devised to develop students ability to use English in the communicative and purposeful acts of communication through ample and adequate training and experience in the four language competencies namely: listening, reading, speaking and writing in the components of English language, its sounds, vocabulary, and grammatical structure. This course provides opportunities for students to engage in communicative use of language so that they achieve not only linguistic competence but also socio-linguistic competence, knowledge of using language in its social context.

Course Objectives:At the end of the course, students are expected to:Cognitive:1. explain the principles of good and effective communication2. discuss the grammatical structure, vocabulary and sounds of the English language3. write cogent sentences manifesting consistency in basic grammarAffective:1. explain the importance of verbal and written forms of communication2. discuss literary pieces as tools for language improvement3. give importance to the values gleaned from every selection, poem and song being discussedPsychomotor:1. speak English with correct pronunciation and diction2. execute the effective ways of communication3. make a written output on a particular topic

Course Requirements: QuizzesRecitationGroup ActivitiesAssignmentsProjectReports (Oral/Written)Reaction Papers

Major Requirements: Prelim: Debate Midterm: Song Composition and Interpretation Final: Talk Show

TermSpecific ObjectivesSubject MatterMethodologyTeaching AidTimeFrameValuing(in line with the Vision and Mission of the University)Evaluation Tools

PRELIM

INAR Y Define communication Describe the communication process and its elements Discuss the roadblocks to communication

Enumerate the facilities and services of the library Name and discuss the two library classifications

Enumerate the significant parts of a dictionary entry Name various categories of dictionary

Enumerate and discuss the various functions of nouns Discuss genders of nouns Apply rules of noun pluralization

Define youth Explain significant values from the poem and relate them to their real life encounters

Explain the types of verbs according to function Discuss verb tenses Construct sentences using the correct verb tensesI. Overview: Communication Process

II. Using the Library

III. Using the Dictionary

IV. Nouns

V. Youth by Samuel Ullman

VI. Verbs

Prelim ExamLectureClass Discussion

Library visitDiscussion

Lecture

Group dynamicsInteractive discussion

Interactive lecture

Interactive lectureWhiteboard

HandoutsLibrary

Abridged and unabridged dictionaries

WhiteboardHandouts

Visual Aid

Whiteboard3 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

1.5 hrs.

3 hrs

1.5 hrsRealizing the importance of clear communication

Developing study and thinking skills through the aid of the library

Appreciating dictionary as a tool for learning

Giving importance to language accuracy

Wisdom

Learning the importance of mastering language rules

QuizRecitation

Quiz

Recitation

Seatwork

Recitation and written output

Seatwork

TermSpecific Objectives

Subject MatterMethodologyTeaching AidTimeFrame Valuing(in line with the Vision and Mission of the University)Evaluation Tools

MIDTERM Define inference Make inference Explain the different practices in communication

Define tag questions Apply the rules of tag questions Form questions using interrogative pronouns with do, does and did

Discuss prepositions and prepositional phrases with examples Explain the functions of prepositional phrases

Define love Identify simile and metaphor from the song Use figurative language in writing

Describe Richard Cory based from his words and actions Identify irony in the poem

Define Modals Use modals correctly in sentences

State the significant values from the essay Discuss the relevance of the essay to their lives

Develop their writing skills Show ones creativity through a songVII. Making Inferences

VIII. Forming Questions and Tag Questions

IX. Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

X. Perhaps Love by John Denver

XI. Richard Cory by Edward Arlington

XII. Modals

XIII. The Best Advice I Ever Had by Carlos P. Romulo

XIV. Creative Writing and Interpretation

Midterm ExamClass discussion

LectureGame

Cooperative learning

Group singing, dyad

Group dynamics

Triad, lecture

Interactive discussion

Instructive lectureWhiteboardShort story

Whiteboard

Handouts

CD, handouts

Visual aids

Whiteboard

Printed materials

Handouts 1.5 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

1.5 hrs.

3 hrs.

1.5 hrs.

1.5 hrs.

1.5 hrs.

1.5 hrs. Appreciation of literary pieces as aids in language learning

Importance of competent language skills

Learning with others/ Teamwork

Using figures of speech makes language more meaningful

Realizing the truth about happiness

Language competence will take you places

Learning from the wisdom of parents

Creativity enables us to express betterGraphic organizer

Exercises

Group activity

Recitation

RecitationWritten output

Quiz

Graded recitation

Group presentation

TermSpecific ObjectivesSubject MatterMethodologyTeaching AidTimeFrameValuing(in line with the Vision and Mission of the University)Evaluation Tools

FINAL Define verbals Determine the use of verbals Use verbals correctly in sentences

Express their feeling about the poem in writing

Discuss the various types of sentences according to structure Write sentences of each type

Name and explain the types of clauses Use clauses correctly in sentences

Discuss some guidelines in conducting a talk showApply effective verbal communication in a talk showXV. Verbals

XVI. One Little Rose by Fr. Gerry Orbos

XVII. Sentences according to structure

XVIII. Clauses

XIX. The Talk Show

Final ExamCooperative Learning

Experiential learning

Cooperative learning

Lecture

Talk Show PresentationWhiteboardHandouts

Visual aid

Whiteboard

Visual aids

Props, costumes3 hrs

1.5 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

3 hrs

1.5 hrsConciseness in language

Realizing the urgency of loving now

Learning with others

Conciseness in language

Independent learning

Teamwork and creativityGrammar Exercise

Graphic organizer

Group activity

Quiz

Group Presentation

GRADING SYSTEM:CS (67%) EXAM (33%)Quiz 40% Prelim Grade 30%Participation: 30% Midterm Grade 30%Project: 15% Final Grade 40%Assignment: 15% SEMESTRAL GRADE 100%

TEXTBOOK:Fores, et. al. (2003). Study Skills in English for a Changing World. Rex Books Store, Manila Philippines.

BOOK REFERENCES:

Bascara, et. al. (2001). Back to English Basics. Rex Bookstore, Manila Philippines. Dorcas, et. al. (2003). Essentials of English. Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Robles, et. al. (2009). Improving Grammar Skills. Rex Bookstore, Inc.Sampaloc, Manila Fores, et. al. (2003). Study Skills in English for a Changing World. Rex Books Store, Manila Philippines. Rivero-Hernandez, (2008). MSA Comprehensive English Handbook, MSA Academic Advance Institute, Quezon City, Philippines.

SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS:

Readers Digest

WEBSITES:

www.wikipedia.com

SUGGESTED MOVIES OR OTHER MULTI-MEDIA MATERIALS:

Journey by Lea Salonga

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D. Instructor Dean, College of Arts and EducationSchool Director