Republic of the Philippines BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY JPLPC Campus, Malvar, Batangas

College of Teacher Education

COURSE SYLLABUS in

Eng. 100B - Advanced Grammar and Composition (54 hrs.) Prerequisite: English Plus

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2009-2010

Vision A university which shapes a global Filipino imbued with moral courage nurtured through values and excellent education. Mission Batangas State University (BSU) is committed to implement its mandates of quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity, and efficiency and effectiveness through instruction, research, extension and production to meet the growing needs of the country and the world for globally competitive and morally upright professionals, scientists, technologists, technicians, skilled workers and entrepreneurs. CTE Goal The College of Teacher Education (CTE) aims to develop future elementary, secondary and technology school teachers who are imbued with ideals of humanist, with the sense of respect for the advancement of Philippine life and culture and with a genuine desire to facilitate learning and be conveyors of knowledge and values in all disciplines with excellence and global competitiveness. Description of the Course This is a preparatory course to the study of communication arts skills with emphasis on advance grammar and composition. Scope The course is divided into four areas of study namely; Words, Phrases, Sentences, and Paragraph and Composition. Course Objectives By the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. acquire adequate knowledge of rudiments of the English Language needed for academic study through various strategies

2. learn critically grammatical structure necessary for communicative functions 3. develop the ability to see the grammatical relationship between words, group

of words and sentences within discourse level 4. develop the ability to use cohesive device to come up with a meaningful

discourse 5. enhance their interest in learning English as a second language

Course Requirements

1. Regular class attendance 2. Class involvement 3. Presentation of group dynamics 4. Submission of assignments 5. Passing grades in major examinations/quizzes 6. Submission of research work

Grading System The criteria for grading as are follows:

60% major examinations – (prelim, midterm, semi-final, and final) 40% class standing (10% – project and presentations, 10% –

quizzes, 10% – class participation, 10% – attendance) ____ 100%

Course Outline / Schedule

Week Topics Strategies

1 Introduction, Overview of the Course, and Diagnostic Test

Discussion of the syllabus, teacher’s and students’ expectations

2

A. Words 1. Forms and Meaning 2. Three main points on how words work

(Words are symbol, Words have context, and Words have denotations and connotations)

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

3

3. Choosing the Most Effective Word 4. Word Formation Techniques

(Compounding, Blending, Clipping, Acronym, and Derivation)

5. Morphology (Morpheme: free, bound, inflectional, and derivational)

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

4

B. Phrases 1. Six Kinds of Phrases

(Prepositional Phrase, Infinitive Phrase, Participial Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Absolute Phrase, and Appositive Phrase)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

5-6

2. Combining and Modifying Sentences Using the Different Kinds of Phrases (Prepositional Phrase, Infinitive Phrase, Participial Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Absolute Phrase, and Appositive Phrase)

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

7

C. Clauses 1. Kinds of Clauses

(Noun Clause, Adjective Clause, and Adverb Clause)

2. Combining and Modifying Sentences Using the Different Kinds of Clauses (Noun Clause, Adjective Clause, and Adverb Clause)

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

8

D. Sentences 1. Sentence Types

(According to Structure: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound Complex) (According to Manner of Expression: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory)

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

9-10

2. Unity in Sentences (Consistency of Tense, Consistency of Voice, Consistency of Mood, Consistency of Subject, Consistency of Number and Person, Consistency of Ideas, Consistency of Tone, and Consistency of Language )

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

11-12 3. Coherence in Sentences Readings

(Achieving Coherence through Proper Placement of Modifiers and Effective Use of Coordination, Subordination, and Parallelism)

SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION

Discussion Responses to Questions

Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

13-14

E. Paragraphs 1. Paragraphs according to Function

(Introductory Paragraph, Developmental Paragraph, Transitional Paragraph, and Concluding Paragraph)

2. Paragraphs according to Structure (Deductive, Inductive, Deductive – Inductive, Inductive – Deductive, and Hinted)

3. Paragraphs according to Development (Analogy, Narration, Description, Process, Illustration, Comparison and Contrast, Analysis and Classification, and Cause and Effect)

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

15

F. The Whole Composition 1. The Writing Process 2. Writing Paragraphs–Topic Sentences

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

16

3. Writing Paragraphs–Supports Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

17

4. Writing Paragraphs – Unity and Coherence

5. Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting

Readings Discussion

Responses to Questions Sentence Analysis Writing exercises

18 Project Making FINAL EXAMINATION Submission of all requirements

Accomplishment of the Course Requirements

Bibliography

Almario, Corazon G. 1986. Developing Skills in Grammar and Composition 2. Metro Manila: National Bookstore Inc.

Amores, Corazon J. et al., 1986. Handbook of English Grammar with Graded Exercises. Metro Manila: National Book Store, Inc.

Arlov, Pamela. 2007. Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays Third Ed. New Jersey, USA: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Brandon, Lee. 2001. Paragraphs and Essays. Boston New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Brannan, Bob. 2006. A Writer’s Workshop: Crafting Paragraphs, Building Essays. New York, USA: McGraw-Hill

Fornili, Gary et al., 2004. Grammar and Composition. Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia Pte. Ltd.

Hooper, Vincent F. et al., 1990. Essentials of English. New York: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.

McCuen, Jo Ray and Winkler, Anthony. 1995. Rhetoric Made Plain. Orlando Florida, USA: Harcourt Brace College Publisher.

Perez, Alfonso. 1992. English in a New Perspective. Metro Manila: National Book Store, Inc.

Ramos, Maximo D. et al., 1984. English Studies for College. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.

Robles, Rosemarie. 2005. Improving Grammar Skills and More. Quezon City: Rex Publishing.

Prepared by:

Mr. RICHARD M. BAÑEZ Instructor I Email Add: unsunghero25@yahoo.com Office Tel. No: (043) 778-2170 Consultation Time: MWF 7:00 – 8:00

Noted: Prof. RUBILYN M. LATIDO Associate Dean, CTE & Human Kinetics Approved: Dr. NORA G. DIMAANO Director, Academic Affairs