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SYLLABUSEnglish 10

COURSE TITLE: College English

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The writing and critical reading of basic forms of academic discourse essential touniversity work

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop skills in reading and writing for general academic purposes2. To develop independent, creative, and critical thinking through the reading andwriting of various forms of academic discourse

3. To further an awareness of oneself and others through the exposure to, study of andexperiences with the written word

COURSE OUTLINE:

I. Basic Elements of Writing

A. Audience, Subject,and PurposeB. Point of ViewC. Levels of LanguageD. Voice

E. Style

Attributes of a Well Written College EssayConcisenessClarityFlowGracefulnessAccountability

1. Definition2. Kinds of Sources3. Documentation

III. The Writing ProcessPre-writingGenerating and Exploring Ideas

Data-GatheringOrganizing Ideas: OutliningWritingBeginningTransitionsEndingRevision

1. Peer Review2. Conference

3. Workshop

IV. College EssaysA. The ReportB. The Concept Paper

C. The Reaction PaperD. The Position Paper

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:A Portfolio containing the 4 EssaysA Critical Essay as a student of English 10

GRADING SYSTEM:Attendance and Participation 20%Documentation Exam 10%Essays 50%Critical Essay 10%

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Portfolio 10%____________________________________________________________

100%

CLASSROOM POLICIES:1. Eating inside the classroom is permitted providedthat you pick up after yourself.

Never come to class unprepared.3. Unless you want an automatic grade of 5 in your

exam, I suggest you refrain from cheating.4. Refrain from making unnecessary chatter while I amdiscussing or when one of your classmates is reciting.5. Set your mobile phones in silent mode.6. Failure to comply with the prescribed format willincur deductions.7. Late submission is not an option.8. Proper hygiene is much appreciated.

GUIDELINESFOR WRITINGTHE PAPERS:Your long theme should have the following format:Font Style: GaramondFont Size: 12Margin: 1 inch on all sides

Paper: Short Bond (8.5 x 11)Ink Color: Black

Line Spacing: DoubleProvide a creative title for your long theme.

Provide a title page.

4. Put your surname and the page number on the upper right hand corner on everypage of your long theme (as Header) except the title page. Put your class number, student number,college and major on the lower right hand corner on every page of your long theme (as Footer)except the title page.5. Do not plagiarize. Plagiarism is punishable by expulsion from the University.Should you choose to quote or cite anything from any source, remember to use properdocumentation styles (preferably MLA).

_____________________________________________________________________________________Richmon M. Pancho

Instructor IVFC 1006Department of English and Comparative LiteratureCollege of Arts and LettersUniversity of the Philippines Dilimanrmpancho@gmail.com

Consultation Hours:Monday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmTuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmWednesday and Friday 3:00 pm to 5 pm