Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela

Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela

General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Course Code Comm Arts 1 Pre-requisite None

Course Title Communication Arts 1 Co-requisite None
Credit Units 3 Semester First
Total Contact Hours 54 Academic Year 2014 – 2015

Course Description:
This course is devised to develop students’ ability to use English in the communicative and purposeful acts of communication through ample and adequate training
and experience in the four language competencies namely: listening, reading, speaking and writing in the components of English language, its sounds, vocabulary,
and grammatical structure. This course provides opportunities for students to engage in communicative use of language so that they achieve not only linguistic
competence but also socio-linguistic competence, knowledge of using language in its social context.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
Cognitive:
1. explain the principles of good and effective communication
2. discuss the grammatical structure, vocabulary and sounds of the English language
3. write cogent sentences manifesting consistency in basic grammar
Affective:
1. explain the importance of verbal and written forms of communication
2. discuss literary pieces as tools for language improvement
3. give importance to the values gleaned from every selection, poem and song being discussed
Psychomotor:
1. speak English with correct pronunciation and diction
2. execute the effective ways of communication
3. make a written output on a particular topic

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
 Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Course Requirements:
Quizzes Recitation Group Activities
Assignments Project Reports (Oral/Written) Reaction Papers

Major Requirements: Prelim: Debate Midterm: Song Composition and Interpretation Final: Talk Show

Valuing
Term Specific Objectives Subject Matter Methodology Teaching Aid Time (in line with the Vision and Evaluation Tools
Frame Mission of the University)

P
• Define I. Overview: Lecture Whiteboard 3 hrs Realizing the importance of clear Quiz
communication Communication Process Class Discussion communication Recitation
• Describe the
R communication
process and its

E elements
• Discuss the
roadblocks to
L communication
II. Using the Library

I • Enumerate the
facilities and services
Library visit
Discussion
Handouts
Library
3 hrs Developing study and thinking
skills through the aid of the
Quiz

M
of the library library
• Name and discuss
the two library
classifications

• Enumerate the III. Using the

significant parts of a Dictionary Lecture Abridged and 3 hrs Appreciating dictionary as a tool Recitation
dictionary entry unabridged for learning
• Name various dictionaries
categories of

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

dictionary

• Enumerate and IV. Nouns

discuss the various Group dynamics Whiteboard 3 hrs Giving importance to language Seatwork
functions of nouns Interactive discussion Handouts accuracy

I • Discuss genders of
nouns
• Apply rules of noun
N pluralization

A • Define youth
• Explain significant
V. “Youth” by Samuel
Ullman Interactive lecture Visual Aid 1.5 hrs. Wisdom Recitation and

R
values from the poem written output
and relate them to
their real life
Y encounters

• Explain the types of VI. Verbs 3 hrs

verbs according to Interactive lecture Whiteboard Learning the importance of Seatwork
function mastering language rules
• Discuss verb tenses
• Construct sentences
using the correct verb Prelim Exam
tenses

1.5 hrs

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Valuing
Term Specific Objectives Subject Matter Methodology Teaching Aid Time (in line with the Vision and Evaluation Tools
Frame Mission of the University)

M
• Define inference VII. Making Inferences Class discussion Whiteboard 1.5 hrs Appreciation of literary pieces as Graphic organizer
• Make inference Short story aids in language learning
• Explain the

I
different practices in
communication
VIII. Forming Importance of competent

D
• Define tag Questions and Tag Lecture Whiteboard 3 hrs language skills Exercises
questions Questions Game
• Apply the rules of

T
tag questions
• Form questions
using interrogative

E
pronouns with do,
does and did
IX. Prepositions and Learning with others/

R
• Discuss Prepositional Phrases Cooperative learning Handouts 3 hrs Teamwork Group activity
prepositions and
prepositional phrases

M
with examples
• Explain the
functions of
prepositional phrases

• Define love
• Identify simile and X. “Perhaps Love” by Using figures of speech makes
metaphor from the John Denver Group singing, dyad CD, handouts 1.5 hrs. language more meaningful Recitation
song
• Use figurative
language in writing

• Describe Richard Realizing the truth about

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Cory based from his XI. “Richard Cory” by happiness

words and actions Edward Arlington Group dynamics Visual aids 3 hrs. Recitation
• Identify irony in the Written output
poem

• Define Modals
• Use modals Language competence will take
correctly in sentences XII. Modals you places
Triad, lecture Whiteboard 1.5 hrs. Quiz
• State the significant
values from the essay
• Discuss the Learning from the wisdom of
relevance of the XIII. “The Best Advice I parents
essay to their lives Ever Had” by Carlos P. Interactive discussion Printed materials 1.5 hrs. Graded recitation
Romulo
• Develop their
writing skills
• Show one’s
creativity through a Creativity enables us to express
song XIV. Creative Writing better
and Interpretation Instructive lecture Handouts 1.5 hrs. Group presentation

Midterm Exam

1.5 hrs.

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Valuing
Term Specific Objectives Subject Matter Methodology Teaching Aid Time (in line with the Vision and Evaluation Tools
Frame Mission of the University)
• Define verbals XV. Verbals Cooperative Learning Whiteboard 3 hrs Conciseness in language Grammar Exercise

F • Determine the use

of verbals
• Use verbals
Handouts

I
correctly in sentences

• Express their Graphic organizer

feeling about the XVI. “ One Little Rose” Experiential learning Visual aid 1.5 hrs Realizing the urgency of loving

N
poem in writing by Fr. Gerry Orbos now

• Discuss the various XVII. Sentences Group activity

types of sentences according to structure Cooperative learning Whiteboard 3 hrs Learning with others

A
according to structure
• Write sentences of Conciseness in language
each type

L
• Name and explain
the types of clauses XVIII. Clauses Quiz
• Use clauses Lecture Visual aids 3 hrs Independent learning
correctly in sentences

• Discuss some
guidelines in
conducting a talk XIX. The Talk Show Group Presentation
show Talk Show Presentation Props, costumes 3 hrs Teamwork and creativity
•Apply effective
verbal communication
in a talk show

Final Exam 1.5 hrs

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
 Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

GRADING SYSTEM:
CS (67%) EXAM (33%)
Quiz 40% Prelim Grade 30%
Participation: 30% Midterm Grade 30%
Project: 15% Final Grade 40%
Assignment: 15% SEMESTRAL GRADE 100%

TEXTBOOK:Fores, et. al. (2003). Study Skills in English for a Changing World. Rex Books Store, Manila Philippines.
BOOK REFERENCES:

- Bascara, et. al. (2001). Back to English Basics. Rex Bookstore, Manila Philippines.
- Dorcas, et. al. (2003). Essentials of English. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
- Robles, et. al. (2009). Improving Grammar Skills. Rex Bookstore, Inc.Sampaloc, Manila
- Fores, et. al. (2003). Study Skills in English for a Changing World. Rex Books Store, Manila Philippines.
- Rivero-Hernandez, (2008). MSA Comprehensive English Handbook, MSA Academic Advance Institute, Quezon City, Philippines.
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS:

- Reader’s Digest
WEBSITES:

- www.wikipedia.com
SUGGESTED MOVIES OR OTHER MULTI-MEDIA MATERIALS:

- Journey by Lea Salonga

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:
OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
Date of Revision: June 2014 University of Perpetual Help System-Isabela
Minante I, CauayanCity, Isabela
General Education
Syllabus in Communication Arts 1

Revised by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

OLIVIA S. ALMAZAN MADEILYN B. ESTACIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed. D.
Instructor Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director