UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
-
Upload
ianne-fabian -
Category
Documents
-
view
216 -
download
0
Transcript of UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
1/8
1
Universal Col lege of Paraaque
COURSE OUTLINE
COMMUNICATION SKILLS /
STUDY & THINKING SKILLS IN ENGLISH
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is anchored on the enhancement of the students communication skills
using the English language with main focus on the four macro skillsspeaking, listening,
reading and writing. It encompasses the mastery of English language competencies based
on fundamental concepts and principles from sentence construction following correct
grammar, reading and understanding texts, sentence construction and paragraph
development, speech articulation and fluency, and listening comprehension. Practicalexercises and interactive activities are also integrated improve the critical thinking and
conversational skills of the students.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
A. Cognitive
1. Analyze and comprehend dialogues and conversations, both oral and
written utilizing higher order thinking skills;
2. Convey thoughts and ideas in well-organized form and positive
spontaneity; and
3. Utilize critical thinking in understanding the integrated concepts and
principles, and delivering given tasks.
B. Psychomotor
1. Construct grammatically correct sentences and compose paragraphs with
unity, parallelism, clarity, coherence and emphasis;
2. Practice attentive listening and reading with comprehension; and
3. Write compositions in representative discourses by observing correct
grammaticality.
C. Affective1. Manifest confidence and fluency in communicating using the English
language;
2. Participate proactively in practical exercises to develop confidence and
fluency in using the English language; and
3. Appreciate the value of acquiring knowledge in English as a global
medium of communication and a tool in achieving personal and
professional advancement.
REFERENCE MATERIALS:
Fermin, Virginia E. and Manalo, Paterna E. Effective Speech Communication forFilipinos. Quezon City.
Mazon, Constancia M. Study and Thinking Skills in English. St. Augustin Publications Inc.,
Manila. 2005.
Ornos, Petra S. et.al Communication Skills in the Discipline. Mutya Publishing House.
Valemzuela City, 2004.
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
2/8
Watson, Katherine Succeed in English. Arcturus Publishing Limited. London, 2010.
COVERAGE:
No. of
Hours
Topics Strategies /
Methodology1.5 Classroom Management,
Discussion of Syllabus,Discussion of Grades
6 I. Communication
A. Definition of CommunicationB. The Four Macro Skills in English (Speaking,
Listening, Reading and Writing)C. Nature, Functions and Characteristics of
CommunicationD. Types, Levels, Elements and Bases of
CommunicationE. Bases of CommunicationF. Sequence in the Cycle of CommunicationG. Importance of Communication
DiscussionInsight sharing
Quiz
1.5 II. Language and Grammar
A. Definition and Nature of LanguageB. Characteristics of Language
C. Definition and Nature of GrammarD. Importance of Grammar in Language andCommunication
DiscussionInsight sharing
Quiz
6 III. Grammar Focus
A. Recalling the Parts of Speech(Usage, Forms, Types and other Characteristics)
1. Verbs
2. Adjectives
3. Adverbs4. Nouns
5. Pronouns
6. Prepositions7. Conjunctions8. Interjections9. Articles
DiscussionPattern drillSeatwork
Quiz
3 IV. Verb Tenses
A. Simple Tenses
B. Compound Tenses1. Progressive Tenses2. Perfect Tenses
DiscussionPattern drill
Sentence constructionSeatworkQuiz
3 V. Subject-Verb Agreement
A. Rules in Subject-Verb AgreementDiscussion
Sentence constructionSeatwork
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
3/8
Quiz
1.5 PRELIM EXAM
3 VI. The Sentence
A. Definition and Elements of a SentenceB. Types of Sentences
1. According to Use2. According to Structure
C. Basic Word OrderD. Sentence ModificationE. Characteristics of Effective Sentence
VII. The Paragraph
A. Definition and Elements of a ParagraphB. Nature and Methods of Paragraph
DevelopmentC. Writing a Paragraph
DiscussionSentence construction
Pair workComposition writing
SeatworkQuiz
6 VIII. Speaking
A. Nature and Characteristics of Speaking in
CommunicationB. Qualities of a Good Speaking VoiceC. The International Phonetic Alphabet: An
OverviewD. Word Stress and Intonation
E. Phrasing and BlendingF. Qualities of an Effective Voice
G. Characteristics of an Effective SpeakerH. Developing Practical Listening Skills
1. Conversation Exercises
1.1 Business English
1.2 Casual Conversations
1.3 Survival English
Interview exercisePanel discussionVocal exercisesTongue twisters
Speech drillRole play
Quiz
6 IX. Listening
A. Definition and Nature of ListeningB. Elements and Types of ListeningC. Objectives of ListeningD. Types of ListeningE. Characteristics of Effective ListeningF. The Seven Basics of Effective Listening
G. Barriers to Effective Listening
H. Developing Practical Listening Skills
I. Listening Exercises
1. Recalling and Sequencing of Events
2. Note Taking through Dictation
3. Getting the Songs Message
4. Reacting to Advertisements
5. Sound Words and Images
DiscussionInterview exercise
Video presentationListening drill
Comprehension check
3 X. Reading
A. Reading and Its PurposeB. Reading with Speed and ComprehensionC. Scanning, Skimming and Reading Thoroughly
DiscussionSkimming and scanning
exerciseReading activity
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
4/8
D. Processing Various Reading Materials for
Comprehension1. Reading an Essay / Article (Elements and
Comprehension)2. Reading an Short Story(Elements and
Comprehension)3. Reading an Poem (Elements and
Comprehension)
Comprehension check
1.5 MIDTERM EXAM
3 XI. Writing
A. Writing and its Purpose
B. Characteristics of a Good WriterC. Developing Effective Writing Skills and StyleD. Mastering Capitalization and PunctuationE. The Writing Process: Planning, Drafting and
RevisingF. Essay Writing (Definition, Types and
Characteristics)
DiscussionWriting workshop
7.5 XII. Writing the Major Discourses
A. The Major Discourses
(Definition, Purpose and Characteristics)1. Narrative2. Descriptive3. Expository4. Argumentative
DiscussionComposition writing
1.5 FINAL EXAM
COURSE EVALUATION
SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS
Exercises and other assigned coursework are due at the beginning of the class
period of the specified date or right after the exercise. Late exercises will not be accepted
after the due date.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The standard UPC attendance policy applies to this course.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The standard UPC academic honesty policy applies to this course.
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
5/8
5
Universal Col lege of Paraaque
COURSE OUTLINE
COMMUNICATION SKILLS /
STUDY & THINKING SKILLS IN ENGLISH
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is anchored on the enhancement of the students communication skills
using the English language with main focus on the four macro skillsspeaking, listening,
reading and writing. It encompasses the mastery of English language competencies based
on fundamental concepts and principles from sentence construction following correct
grammar, reading and understanding texts, paragraph development, speech articulation
and fluency, and listening comprehension. Practical exercises and interactive activities are
also integrated improve the critical thinking skills of the students.
COURSE OUTCOMES / OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Develop confidence and fluency in communicating using the English language;
2. Construct grammatically correct sentences and compose paragraphs with unity,
parallelism, clarity, coherence and emphasis;
3. Enhance comprehension and utilize critical thinking in understanding questions
and delivering given tasks; and
4. Appreciate the value of acquiring knowledge in English as a global medium of
communication and a tool in achieving personal and professional
advancement.
REFERENCE MATERIALS:
Mazon, Constancia M. Study and Thinking Skills in English. St. Augustin Publications Inc.,
Manila. 2005
COVERAGE:
No. of
HoursTopics Strategies /
Methodology
3 Language Communication
Definition of CommunicationThe Four Macro Skills in English(Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)Nature, Characteristics and Elements of
Communication
DiscussionInsight sharing
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
6/8
Importance of Communication
12 Grammar Focus
Parts of Speech(Usage, Forms, Types and other Characteristics)
Verbs
Adjectives
AdverbsNouns
Pronouns
PrepositionsConjunctionsInterjectionsArticles
DiscussionPattern drillSeatworkQuiz
6 Verb Tenses
Simple Tenses
Progressive TensesPerfect TensesPerfect Progressive Tenses
DiscussionPattern drillSentence construction
SeatworkQuiz
6 Subject-Verb Agreement
Rules in Subject-Verb Agreement
DiscussionSentence constructionSeatworkQuiz
1.5 PRELIM EXAM
3 The Sentence
Definition and Elements of a SentenceTypes of Sentences
According to UseAccording to Structure
Phrases and Clauses
The Paragraph
Definition and Elements of a ParagraphMethods of Paragraph Development
DiscussionSentence construction
Pair workComposition writingSeatwork
4.5 Speaking
Nature and Characteristics of Speaking in
CommunicationQualities of a Good Speaking VoiceCharacteristics of a Good SpeakerThe International Phonetic AlphabetAccent NeutralizationStress, Intonation and Liaison
Interview exercisePanel discussionVocal exercisesTongue twisters
Speech drill
1.5 Listening
Definition, Elements and Types of ListeningBarriers to Effective Listening
Discussion
Interview ExerciseVideo PresentationListening drill
3 Reading
Reading and Its Purpose
DiscussionSkimming and scanningExercise
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
7/8
7
Reading with ComprehensionSkimming and ScanningProcessing Various Reading Materials for
Comprehension
Reading activity
1.5 MIDTERM EXAM
3 Writing
Writing and Its PurposeCharacteristics of a Good WriterWriting as a Form of Communication and Self-
expressionDeveloping Effective Writing SkillsThe Writing Process: Planning, Drafting and
Revising
DiscussionWriting workshop
7.5 Writing the Major Discourses
The Major Discourses(Definition, Purpose and Characteristics)
NarrativeDescriptiveExpositoryArgumentative
Essay WritingDefinition and Types of EssaysSteps in Writing an Essay
DiscussionComposition writing
1.5 FINAL EXAM
COURSE EVALUATION
SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS
Exercises and other assigned coursework are due at the beginning of the class
period of the specified date or right after the exercise. Late exercises will not be acceptedafter the due date.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The standard UPC attendance policy applies to this course.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The standard UPC academic honesty policy applies to this course.
-
8/12/2019 UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus
8/8