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COURSE CODE ENGLISH 123 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE COMMUNICATION Arts II CREDIT UNITS PRE-REQUISITE (S) Lec 3 SUBJECT CODE ENGLISH 113 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE Communication Arts I

COURSE DESCRIPTION A course in composition for college freshmen to develop effective skills in writing. Emphasis is on sentence and paragraph writing in the form of written discourse and fundamentals of research writing. Students are expected to develop a portfolio of their written outputs in the different discourse. COURSE OBJECTIVES: -Analyze the process of effective composition -Distinguish the four forms of discourse according to their distinct characteristics -Write own sample composition for each form of discourse -Apply the principles of writing discourses in ones discipline -Analyze the fundamentals of research paper as to parts No. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) Teaching Learning Activities At the end of the course, the students shall be able to: (TLAs) Recognize the importance of words and its derivative Lecture discussion as well as meanings in composition Critiquing Demonstrate ability to construct grammatically correct sentences as prerequisite in composition writing Board work drills Realize the importance of pre-writing stage and apply in Oral discussion the actual writing Content analysis Determine the distinct characteristics of paragraph according to its types and uses Inductive Discovery approach Write sample compositions using the four forms of Reading of sample discourse compositions Apply the correct method in developing description Discuss the importance of narration Brainstorming Small group dynamics Assessment Tasks (ATs) Written quiz Written exercise Summative test Projects

Oral and written exercise Journals Written essays

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Explain the distinct qualities of each type of exposition 4 Compile a personal written portfolio Asses the correctness of each written discourse Writing workshop Recognize the importance of research in their profession as well as in our educational system 5 Explore the contents of the parts of research paper Develop a sample research utilizing steps in writing it 6 Research and content analysis Oral and written discourse Expository demonstration Writing of initial sample chapters1-3 Research defense Written outputs Research work Compilation of Written essays

COURSE CONTENT Week Prelim Period (Week 1-6) Topics No. of hours 18 hrs.

Unit I-The Elements of Composition 1. The Word 1.1 Word Power 1.2 Word Patterns 1.3 Words and Meanings 2. The Sentence 2.1 Sentence and Fragments 2.2 Sentence Patterns 2.3 Parallelism 3. The Paragraph 3.1 Nature and Definition 3.2 Qualities of Effective Paragraph 3.3 Unity 3.4 Coherence 3.5 Emphasis 4. Topic Sentence 5. Transitional Markers 6. Figures of Speech

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Midterm Period (Week 7-12) Unit II-The Whole Composition 4. The Process of Writing a Composition 4.1 Pre-Writing 4.2 Outlining 4.3 Actual Writing or Drafting 4.3.1 Parts of the Composition 4.4 Post Writing 4.4.1 Editing/Proof-reading 4.4.2 Final Draft 5. Forms of Discourse 5.1 Description 5.1.1 Kinds of Description 5.2 Narration 5.2.1 Elements of Narration 5.3 Argumentation 5.3.1 Proposition 5.3.2 Evidence 5.4 Exposition 5.4.1 Exposition of a Process 5.4.2 Exposition of an Abstract Term 5.4.3 Character Sketch 5.4.4 Essay 5.4.5 Comment and Criticism 5.4.6 Classification and Partition 5.4.7 Summary 18 hrs.

Final Period (Week13-17) Unit III Fundamentals of Research Writing 6. Writing a Research 6.1 Nature and Definition of a Research 6.2 Five Steps in Writing a Research Paper 7. Writing a Research Proposal: An English 123 Format 7.1 The Preliminary Pages TITLE PAGE APPROVAL SHEET CERTIFICATION FROM A LANGUAGE CRITIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEDICATION ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES 7.2 The Contents Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

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Rationale and Importance Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Scope and Limitation of the Study Chapter 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related literature and Studies Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Definition of Terms Chapter 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design Setting of the Study Subject of the Study Procedure of the Study Sources of Data Statistical Treatment Chapter 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Chapter 5. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary of Findings Conclusions Recommendation 7.3. End Matters BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Course References

Basic Textbook
References

Cabrera, Lucila D. and Belen Z. de Asis. Improving Study, Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills for College Freshmen. Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation, 2008.
Manlapaz, Edna Z., et.al. The New Anvil Guide to Research Paper Writing. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2005. Tabotabo, Claudio V. Writing Skill in English. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store, 2007. Abelos, Alex V. et.al. Developing Skills in Inter-Disciplinary Writing. A Workbook in Communication Skills II. Mutya publishing House, Inc.

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Grading System Grades are computed using the formula as follows: PG = 0.50PE + 0.50 CSP MG = 1/3PG + 2/3 ( 0.50ME + 0.50CSM) FG = 1/3MG + 2/3( 0.50FE + 0.50CSF) The following are components of the Class Standing whenever applicable :
Where : P - Prelim Grade MG- Midterm Grade FG - Final Grade PE - Prelim Exam ME - Midterm Exam FE - Final Exam CS - Class Standing (e.g. CSP, CSM, CSF for prelim, midterm and final respectively)

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