UCP- Communication Skills Study & Thinking Skills Syllabus

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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.


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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


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


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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


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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.


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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



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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


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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.


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