Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac College of Agriculture

Camiling, Tarlac
Institute of Education
Expanded Course Outline in ENGL02-Writing in the Discipline

Course Code

ENGL02

Course Title

Writing in the Discipline

Course Description

This course provides a study of the forms of composition stressing their

essential features and characteristics with a view of developing in the students
the ability to write narrative, argumentative, descriptive and expository
compositions using reading selections as models.
This is also designed to develop basic research and technical writing skills
through the use of discipline-based materials.

Credits

3 units

Pre-Requisite

ENGL01-Study and Thinking Skills

Course Objectives

The course has the following objectives:

1. define sentences and differentiate them according to structure/style;
2. review paragraph writing skills learned in ENGL01;
3. enumerate the principles of good writing and the types/forms of
composition;
4. enhance writing skills through varied and relevant writing exercises;
5. show the principles of business correspondence;
6. showcase the different kinds of business letters and their purposes;
7. help students prepare a research report;
8. illustrate how interview and survey can be effective data-gathering
tools;
9. inform students of the different types of surveys and interviews; and
10. discuss which particular data-gathering tool is appropriate for certain
types of research.

Learning
Competencies

Students are expected to:

1. write precise compositions that focus on the specific and not the
general;
2. identify the different types of compositions;
3. distinguish the different parts of research;
4. choose an appropriate and timely subject/problem;
5. identify and explain the purpose of interviews;
6. organize an interview and arrive at well articulated guide questions;
7. construct questionnaires based on objectives;
8. enumerate steps in conducting survey and conduct a survey;
9. integrate interview outcome and survey results into the research;
10. prepare an annotated bibliography; and
11. use a computer as an aid in research.

Instructional Modes/
Learning Activities

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8.

Lecture method
Discussion
Prcis writing
Group dynamics
PowerPoint presentation
Letter writing
Interview
Survey

Content Coverage

I. Introduction
A. Sentence
B. Paragraph
C. Composition
1. Qualities of a good composition
a. Unity
b. Coherence
c. Emphasis
2. Mechanics of a composition
3. Types of written composition
a. Essays
b. Poetry
c. Biography
d. Fiction
e. Reports/reviews
I.
A.
B.
C.
A.

Business Letter
Purposes of a business letter
Parts of a business letter
Formats/styles of a business Letters
Kinds of Business Correspondence

II. Tools for Data Gathering

A. The Interview
1. Interview defined
2. Purposes of an interview
3. Organizing Guide Questions
4. Types of Interviews
5. Important Pointers in the conduct of an interview
B. Conducting a Survey
1. Survey Research Defined
2. Objectives for Conducting a Survey
3. Types of Surveys
4. How to conduct a Survey
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
H.

Learning Resources

9.
References

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2.
3.
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6.
7.

CD/DVDs
Audio-video equipment
LCD projector/laptop
Illustrations/pictures
Textbooks
Magazines/newspaper
Internet

1.

Abulencia, Efren F. Integrated Business and Technical

Communication. Rex Bookstore. 2001
Dapito, Chenita P.,et.al. Writing in the Discipline. Grandwater
Publications.
2004
Delos Reyes, Rodolfo A. Watch Your Business English. PROSEC
Inc. 1991
Igoy, Judy Imelda L., et.al. Technical Writing and Reporting.
Trinitas Publishing, Inc. 2004
Lacia, Ferdilyn C. and Mark G. Fabella. Enhancing Basic
Research and Writing Skills. Rex Bookstore. 2004

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5.

Course Requirements

Research
Research Defined
Choosing an Appropriate Topic
Note taking
Formulating the Thesis Statement
Outlining
Annotated Bibliography

1. Participation in class activities

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4.
5.

Course Policies

Pass quizzes and long examinations(Midterm and Finals)

Submit term project
Submit compiled writing activities
Attendance

1. The rule on failing mark for 20% unexcused absences shall be strictly
enforced
(Chapter 4, Section 2, p. 24 of TCA Student Manual).
2. Short quizzes will be given unannounced, however, schedule for long
quizzes shall be announced at least one week prior to its administration.
3. Mid-Term and Final Exams shall be given only to students who have
completely or partially settled their accounts for the specified period.
4. Students will be held responsible for all assignments and requirements
for the entire content on the course missed regardless of reasons for his
absence (Chapter 4, Section 2, p. 24 of TCA Student Manual).
5. Only students officially enrolled in the course will be allowed to attend
the class.
6. Talking during examinations, possession of textbooks or notes of any
kind (unless authorized), giving or receiving information or any other
attempts at communication shall render the offender to disciplinary
action (Chapter 5, Section 4, p. 26 of the Student Manual).
7. The professor is not obliged to give a special or late test to any student
who fails to take an examination at the regular time, except upon a
written request approved by the Dean of the Institute concerned
(Chapter 5, Section 5, p. 26 of the Student Manual).
8. Grades of 3.10-4.00 are conditional failures, and must be removed by
re-examination before the enrolment for the next term (Chapter
6, Section 1, p. 27 of the Student Manual).
9. When given a grade of INC. (Incomplete) , the student shall
complete the grade within one year, otherwise, a grade of 5.0 is
automatically given by the registrar.
10. All students enrolled in this class are advised to read Chapter 7, pp. 8493 of the TCA Student Manual for other salient policies and guidelines.

Prepared by

ARCELYN N. SANGALANG
Instructor I

Recommending
Approval

LUCENA G. GARCIA, Ed.D.

Chair, BEEd Program

Approved

MARIA TERESA SJ. VALDEZ, Ph.D.

Dean, Institute of Education

NOEL J. PETERO, Ph.D.

Coordinator, Academic Program
CORAZON V. DOMINGO, Ph.D.
Director of Instruction

ELEANOR G. HILARIO, Ed. D.

Vice-President, ACSA

TCAs Vision : TCA as Center of Excellence in tertiary education, research, and training for sustainable agro-industrial development
TCAs Mission: Provision of tertiary education geared towards the: pursuit of a better quality of life thru sustainable agriculture & food security;
provision of knowledge, skills, ideas and values to make students productive, effective and competent in agro-industrial development;
acceleration of the development of professionals to provide leadership in various agriculture-based disciplines; search for knowledge to
harness the bio-diversity resources of the region.
IEds Goals

: High quality and excellent pre-service and post-graduate teacher education

Relevance of pre-service and post-graduate training to national and international standards
Effectiveness in conveying knowledge and facilitating teaching-learning processes and activities
Efficiency in continuously developing human resource skills, competence, expertise, and leadership for the education sector

BEEd Objectives : To produce graduates who: 1. have a competitive edge in meeting the demands of the basic education industry here and abroad
2. will become professional teachers who are efficient and effective facilitators of learning
3. possess genuine appreciation of human ideas and values of refinement, and commitment to the
progress of the nation
as well as of all humanity; and
4. will become teachers who are proud of their profession and who appreciate Philippine culture and that
of the world.