Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE-CALABANGA

Ratay Sta. Cruz,Calabanga, Camarines Sur

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

PHILOSOPHY
Education for Sustainable Human Development GOALS

VISION 1. Provide quality education experience to the students.

A leading university of agriculture in the Philippines by 2018 and 2. Generate innovative technologies for commercialization.
in the ASEAN Region by 2024 3. Empower communities and other stakeholders.
4. Enhance human and other resources.
MISSION
We are committed to produce globally competitive graduates to
develop viable agri-industrial technologies and to help build
resilient and sustainable communities.

UNIVERSITY GOALS
COLLEGE GOALS
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The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to facilitate the implementation of the basic
goals of the University through its Curricular programs to produce individuals with
competence and values essential to sustaining human development, specifically the College
shall; 
1. Provide and maintain relevant curricular programs that adhere to the standards of
regulating and accrediting agencies through effective and efficient management
practices;
2. Develop knowledge and arts, culture, and community – based language through
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written and oral communication skills development.
3. Produce career an business- oriented individuals through development of analytical,

quantitative, and problem-solving development;
4. Develop entrepreneur skills through practical application of mathematical principles
and other related scientific concepts;
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5. Develop research capability through research-oriented instruction; 

6. Strengthen school and community partnership through application of knowledge-

transfer modalities for sustainable human development; and
7. Utilize research findings for the enhancement of instruction, communication service

and production.

COLLEGE GOALS
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
In three to five years, our Bachelor of Arts major in English Language are
expected to:

1. Exhibit efficiency and effectiveness of the use of language in their
field of endeavour;
2. Participate in the various types of employment, development
activities and public discourses particularly in response to the  
needs of the communities one serves; and
3. Partake in the generation of new knowledge or in research and  
development.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
STUDENT OUTCOMES (PROGRAM OUTCOMES)
OBJECTIVES
By the time of graduation, students who undergone the General Curriculum shall have:
1 2 3
a. The ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of
the developments of the specific field of practice. (Philippine Qualification Framework or 
PQF level 6 descriptor)
b. The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
c. The ability to work effectively and independently and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 
descriptor)
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d. Recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility. 

e. An appreciation of “ Filipino and cultural heritage” ( based on RA 7722) 
f. Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social

issues.
g. Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods. 
h. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and

communication.
i. Define and access information needs; assess and organize information and knowledge; 
j. produce, share and utilize information and knowledge 
k. Communicate in different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online) 
l. Prepare communication/media plan 
m. Conduct communication and media research and evaluation 
n. Develop and produce communication materials in different formats and platforms 
o. Demonstrate communication management and leaderships skill 
p. Adhere to ethical standards and practices 
q. Know the rights and responsibilities and accountabilities in the communication of
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profession
r. Demonstrate a development orientation in communication work 
s. Apply communication theories, models and principles, practice, and tools in development

work

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number ENGLISH 2

Course Name Writing in the Discipline
The course discusses the writing process namely: artistic and informative. It teaches explicit principles
Course Description in writing, offers illustrative models and provides specific writing and usage practice. It stresses three
steps in composing: planning, writing and revising. Training for variety of purposes narration,
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description, exposition, persuasion it provided. It is informative in a sense that this course is designed to
equip students with business and technical communication skills, specifically the skill in writing business
correspondence required in their discipline. Furthermore, the course is intended to prepare students for
the job application through effective application letter and resume and undergoing interview exercises.
Credits Unit 3 units
Contact Hours 54 hours
Prerequisites English 1(Study and Thinking skills)
Values Integration  Infusion of CBSUA and CAS Core values into the course through the emphasis on the
development of interpersonal and collaborative skills thru team/group work and participation in
classroom interaction and laboratory exercises.
Course outcomes and Relationship to
Program/Students Outcome: STUDENTS OUTCOMES
After completing this course, the students must be
able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o q r
Practice intellectual honesty through proper use / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
CO1.
of facts and information. /
Summarize, analyse, and synthesize academic / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
CO2. sources

Shown acceptable level of mastery of the / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

CO3. principles of grammar and composition in all the
papers required in the course;
Utilized strategies in writing different types of / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
CO4
academic papers; and
Applied the principles and practices in simulated / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
CO5
business correspondence
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Course Teaching-Learning
Topic Learning Objectives Assessment Task Time
Outcomes Activities
Introduction  Explain the importance of  Lecture  Learning 3
CO1 VMGO VMGO including the  Brainstorming presentation hours
Course Outline importance of following  Group activity
Grading system and the rules and the
Classroom policies importance of the course
subject.
Parts of speech  To recall the part of  Lecture/discussi  Recitation
CO2 Subject-verb Agreement speech and the rules of on  Quizzes 5
subject-verb agreement  Cooperative  Exercises no. 1 hours
Learning
Reading and writing a  Construct grammatically  Lecture and  Recitation
paragraph and coherent paragraph demonstration  Quizzes 6
CO3 method  Reporting hours
 Brainstorming
and small group
discussion
 Short Reports
Unity  Explain how something  Lecture  Quizzes
Coherence works/takes place by  Group Work  Exercise No.2
CO2 Emphasis analysing each 5
CO4 parts/elements and their hours
relationship to each other

Methods of paragraph  Apply comparison and  Lecture-  Learning

CO1 Definition classification contrast, definition, Discussion logs/journal 5
CO5 classification as methods  Viewing of  Reporting hours
in paragraph Audio Visual
 Development in writing Presentation
5
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hours
CO1 Description of a process  Explain the ways and  Lecture  Exercise No. 3
CO2 Comparison of contrast, consequences of  Criticize the two  Reporting 5
CO4 cause and effects event/phenomenon picture hours
Principles of business  Apply the principles of  Lecture drills  Learning 5
coherence business coherence  Criticize the Logs/Journals hours
CO1 Types of business letter  Identify the types of letter presented  Quiz 4
CO4 Application letter business letter  Arrange the  REPORTING
CO5 Letter of inquiry  Construct letter of letter parts
Excuse letter application
 Inquiry
 Excuse
Writing coherent  Identifying steps involve in  Reporting  Presentation of 10
CO1 Research paper preparing library research discussion output hours
CO2 Steps in preparing paper. Choose an  Research library  REPORTING
CO4 Library appropriate subject for the
CO5 Research paper paper
Choose an appropriate  Formulate a bibliography
subject for the paper for the paper
Preparing a Bibliography  Read purposely and take
Note taking down notes correctly for
the paper
CO1 Oral Recitation  Recall the topics that were  Individual  Oral Recitation 10
CO5 discuss by merely Recitation hours
answering the specific
questions thru oral
recitation.

COURSE EVALUATION
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Class Standing 60%

(Recitation, Reporting, Quizzes/Long Test, Assignments, Projects, etc.)
Midterm Examination 20%
Final Examination 20%
100%

ON ATTENDANCE

1. Attendance will be checked by assigned class monitor and must be verified by the instructor every meeting.
2. 15 minutes would be the grace period for late comers. Beyond the grace period, he or she would be considered as absent.
3. Three times tardy in class would be equivalent to one absence.
4. Attendance would be considered when rating class participation and performance.
5. Attendance would be checked if a student is still part of the class. For absentee student, the University policy in dropping a
student from the course would be strictly observed.

ON CLASS PARTICIPATION
1. If one is scheduled to do an oral/written presentation but failed to come on time, the class will not wait for him/her so
she/he loses the chance to report unless s/he made a prior arrangement with the course or with his/her classmates
regarding his/her absence or tardiness.
2. During one’s scheduled presentation, s/he should also take the responsibility to facilitate the routines of the class.
3. In the case the instruction is not around 15 minutes after the start of the class time without any notice for the class, the
presenters could proceed to the presentation under the supervision of a co-teacher.

CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS

1. Students are required to attend the class promptly and regularly as stipulated in the University Academic Policies and
Procedures in the Revised Students Handbook
2. Students should perform, if not all, at least 75% of the laboratory exercises.
3. Students should have to prepare his/her report based on the topic assigned to him/her.
4. Students should include some activities and/or laboratory exercises upon making or delivering his/her report.
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5. Students’ report should be done through a multimedia presentation and must be saved in a USB Flash drive provided by the
class.
6. Student must attain 60% passing percentage in their final grades.
7. Students should have to conduct his/her demo teaching.

RESOURCES NEEDED

A. Textbooks
 Myers, Alfred S. (1970). Letters for all occasions: A guide to social business correspondence, with 300 model
letters and telegrams. Bares & Noble, Inc.
 Magallona-Flores, Magelende et al. (2009. Thought and Expression: academic writing. C & E Publishing, Inc.
 Sebastian, E. (2009). English Communication 2. C & E Publishing Inc.
 Infante, D. G. (2006). English Communication 2. C & E Publishing Inc.
 Menoy, J. (2010). Business communication and report writing: a practical approach. Books Atbp, Publishing Corp.


B. e-REFERENCES
 http://www.dartmouth.edu/writing/resources/students/ac_paper/develop.html
 http:/writing2.richmond.edu/writing/web/thesisaexercise.html

C. Suggested Reference (Students’ Thesis):

 Level of Proficiency on Written Language of Faculty and Students of CBSUA-Calabanga

Course Title: Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

WRITING IN THE DARYL OGSOMER MICHELLE G. MOJICO DARIEL A. PALMIANO, Ph.D.

DISCIPLINE Instructor Program Chairperson Dean, CAS
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Effectivity date: Date: Date:________________________ Date:_________________________

1st Semester 2016- _________________________
2017