Saint Louis College

City of San Fernando, La Union

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, TEACHER EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

REF CASTE-IT-GEN ED ENGL +-2018-2019

General Education

I. SCHOOL’S VISION and MISSION

We, the Saint Louis College of the City of San Fernando, La Union, a Collaborative Missionary Community, commit to the integral human formation
of the Youth to become Christ-centered and competent leaders responsive to the needs of Church and Society by providing quality and transformative
instruction, animating campus ministry, engaging in relevant researches and sustainable extension programs, forging ties with partner agencies, and
fostering justice, peace, and integrity of creation.

Core Values
 Christ-centeredness
 Excellence
 Missionary

II. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Louisian graduate should:
Christ-centered
Mission-oriented
Professionally Competent
Lifelong Learner
DESCRIPTORS
1. practice Christian values in all aspects of their lives.
2. exhibit commitment to the evangelization of the Church.
3. manifest Filipino (family-oriented) and Louisian values.
1. practice CICM Advocacies (indigenous people, ecumenical, dialogues, JPIC, etc).
2. respond to the needs of the church and society by actively participating in missionary activities.
3. engage in sustainable community development activities by reaching out to the marginalized members
of the community.
1. practice their profession in accordance with moral and ethical standards and existing laws.
2. demonstrate expertise and proficiency in the practice of their profession.
3. communicate effectively both orally and in writing using varied forms of media.
1. continue to grow professionally to cope with the demands of a dynamic society.
2. practice critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to societal and global concerns.
3. collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural contexts.

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 III. COLLEGE VISION and MISSION

We, the College of Arts and Sciences-Teacher Education-Information Technology (CASTEIT) of Saint Louis College of the City of San Fernando, La
Union, commit to foster Christian education that enhances total human formation and development responsive to the demands of the changing times by
empowering the youth with the CICM Missionary spirit through excellent instruction, relevant researches, and sustainable extension programs.

IV. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The General Education is offered to all students of the degree programs such as teacher education, business education, arts and sciences,
engineering and architecture.

After finishing the General Education program, the graduates should be able to:

1. Apply foundational knowledge and practical skills in various learning contexts;

2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms using varied medium through critical and analytical thinking;
3. Exhibit scientific process skills in dealing with various learning tasks in their chosen field of specialization;
4. Employ numerical knowledge and skills in solving multidisciplinary problems;
5. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of wellness in their respective field of specialization;
6. Analyze events and situations related to oneself and their respective fields;
7. Perform the different scope (music, visual, dance and literature) of arts capturing social issues;
8. Embody the sense of patriotism and nationalism through the practice of local arts, articulating the language and folklore to preserve identity;
9. Participate actively in the various church ministries;
10. Respond pro-actively, creatively, faithfully to the needs of the church and society;
11. Practice professionalism, ethical behavior, and Christian values in all inter-personal and social dealings; and
12. Make connections across disciplines and between what is learned in the classrooms with their experiences in the outside world.

V. COURSE CODE: Engl +

VI. COURSE TITLE: Fundamentals of Grammar

VII. COURSE TYPE: General Education Subject

VIII. CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

IX. CONTACT HOURS: 54 hours

X. PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

XI. CO-REQUISITES: N/A

XII. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is offered to all degree programs. The course addresses the grammar needs of freshmen who
need to develop mastery in the use of the English language. The lessons are grouped according to the relations words have for each
other in sentence construction and word order as well.

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XIII. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: After finishing Fundamentals of Grammar, the students should be able to:
a. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms using varied mediums through critical and analytical thinking;
b. Explore on the significance and functions of prepositions;
c. Recognize the grammar points in communication specifically in getting and giving information: noun and its types, functions, and
plural forms;
d. Recognize pronoun usage and use appropriate pronouns in various communicative tasks;
e. Analyze the Subject-Verb-Agreement in sentences (SVA) vis-à-vis the rules and apply them in various communicative tasks;
f. Recognize the functions of adjectives and use appropriate adjectives in various communicative tasks;
g. Explore the different functions of phrases and clauses;
h. Discern the sentences according to meaning and according to structure; and
i. Construct effective and grammatically correct sentences and formulate different forms of questions.

XIV. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES vs. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES MAPPING TABLE

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

a. communicate effectively in oral and written forms using

varied mediums through critical and analytical thinking x x x x x x x x x
b. explore on the significance and functions of prepositions x x x x x x
c. recognize the grammar points in communication
specifically in
getting and giving information: noun and its types, x x x x x x x x x
functions,
and plural forms
d. recognize pronoun usage and use appropriate pronouns
in x x x x x x x x x x x
various communicative tasks
e. analyze the subject-verb-agreement in sentences (SVA)
vis-à-vis the rules and apply them in various x x X x x x x x x x x x
communicative tasks
f. recognize the functions of adjectives and use appropriate
adjectives in various communicative tasks x x x x x x x x
g. explore the different functions of phrases and clauses x x x x x x x x x x
h. discern the sentences according to meaning and x x x x x x x
according to structure x x x x
i. construct effective and grammatically correct sentences

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 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

and formulate different forms of questions x x X x x X x x x x x

XV. COURSE LEARNING PLAN

TOPIC HOURS/ CLO STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES EVALUATION METHODS

WEEKS
I. Getting Started in 3 hours a, b, c, Utilize varied reference materials to Borrow books using OPAC
Communication d, e, f, gather information relative to the
-Prepositions g, h, i study of prepositions, imperatives, Present/Read library research
-Imperatives tag questions, nouns and pronouns outputs
-Tag Questions
-Exercises Recognize the types and functions of Use Assigned Textbook
nouns and pronouns
8 hours a, b, c, Recitations/Drills/Practices
II. Getting and Giving d, d, e, Facilitate the accomplishments/
Information f, g, h, i performance of exercises Answer worksheets/Accomplish
-Nouns Answer sheets
-Types of Noun Answer exercises in the book
-Functions of Nouns Board works
-Rules in Forming Plural of Nouns Complete sentences with the correct/
-Exercises 6 hours a, b, c, appropriate pronouns Quizzes
d, e, f,
III. Pronouns g, h, i Construct sentences applying the Portfolio of exercises
-Pronoun functions of nouns
-Types of Pronoun Prelim exam
-Reference of the Pronoun or its
Antecedent
-Exercises 1 hour

Prelim Examination
IV. Adjectives 6 hours a, b, c, Search and explore on the Borrow books using OPAC
-Adjectives d, e, f, uses/functions of adjectives, verbs,

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 TOPIC HOURS/ CLO STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES EVALUATION METHODS
WEEKS
-Classes of Adjectives g, h, i and adverbs Present/Read library research
-Forming Comparative and outputs
-Superlative Adjectives Facilitate the accomplishment/
-Exercises performance of exercises Use Assigned Textbook

V. Verbs 7 hours a, b, c, Answer exercises in the book Recitations/Drills/Practices

-Verbs d, e, f,
-Types of Verb g, h, i Complete sentences with the correct/ Worksheets/Answer sheets
-The Agreement of the Subject appropriate adjectives or verbs or
and its adverbs Board works
Verb
-Voices of Verbs Write sentences using appropriate Quizzes
-Tenses of the Verbs verbs, adjectives, and adverbs Portfolio of exercises
-Exercises
4 hours A, b, c, Midterm exam
VI. Adverbs d, e, f,
-Adverbs g, h, i
-Types of Adverb
-Adverb Formation
-Position of Adverbs in the
Sentence
-Exercises 1 hour

Midterm Examination
VII. Conjunctions 3 hours a, b, c, Investigate on the Borrow books using OPAC
-Conjunctions d, e, f, functions/significance of conjunctions
-Coordinating Conjunctions g, h, i Present/Read library research
-Subordinating Conjunctions Discern the construction and outputs
-Correlative Conjunctions functions of phrases and clauses
-Exercises Use Assigned Textbook
Practice constructing effective
VIII. Phrases and Clauses a, b, c, phrases and clauses Recitations/Drills/Practices
-Phrases 6 d, e, f,
-Types of Phrase g, h, i Study the construction of sentences Worksheets/Answer sheets
-Clauses and formation of questions
-Types of Clause Board works
-Exercises Practice constructing effective
sentences according to meaning and Portfolio of exercises

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 TOPIC HOURS/ CLO STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES EVALUATION METHODS
WEEKS
IX. Sentences 5 a, b, c, according to structure
-Sentence d, e, f, Portfolio of compositions
-Parts of the Sentence g, h, i Write compositions applying correct
-Sentences According to Meaning grammar. Quizzes
-Sentences According to Structure
-Exercises Final exam

X. Forms of Question 3 a, b, c,
-Forms of Question d, e, f,
-Closed Questions g, h, i
-Exercises

Final examination 1 hour

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/OUTCOMES:

-Portfolio of performance indicators
-Attendance and active participation in every class activity
-Prelim, Midterm and Final Examination
-Admission slips authorized by the SAO office are required to be submitted on matters relevant to absences and tardiness and excused slips to
facilitate provisions on
missed activities.

V. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING SYSTEM:

GRADING SYSTEM
Prelims Midterms Finals
Steps: Steps: Steps:
1. To determine Class Standing (CS) 1. Same steps as in Prelims for Class 1. Same steps as in Midterms for AQ and OTQ. A
Quizzes Q1+Q2+Q3 = AvQ Standing (CS) recitation grade(R) for the whole term is given
3 2. Determine Midterm Grade and the grade for other requirements is included
Ex: 70+80+82 = 77 in the computation for Class Standing (CS)
3
MG = PG + CS + ME 2. Determine Final CS
Other Term Requirement
3
Assign + Seatworks
Example: ACS=AQ(.50)+OTQ(.20) +R(.15)+C(.15)
2 3. Determine Final Grade
MG = 79+80+79 FG = MG + CS + FE
Ex: 80+85 = 83
2 3 3
ACS =AQ(.50)+OTQ(.50) MG = 79 Example:

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 FG = 79+80+79
2. To determine Prelim Grade 3
PG =2(ACS) + PE FG = 79
3
PG= 2(79) + PE
3
PG = 79

For the evaluation of the major requirements or outputs and other activities, rubrics and checklists will be utilized.

VI. TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES:

A. Books
Abulencia, Efren F. (2014). Fundamentals of Business Communication. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Avila, Dorcas M. et., al. (2013). English Proficiency for College Freshmen. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
Baraceros, Esther L. (2013). English Grammar for College Freshmen. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Barrot, Jessie S. (2011). Grammar First: A Communicative Way in Learning Grammar. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Egipto, Joel Joseph L. (2011). Writing Business Letters. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Ibay, Amalia Warlita M., et. al. English Plus Worktext. (2014). Bulacan: St Andrew Publishing House.
Manzolim, Hilda A. et., al. (2013). Writing in the Discipline. Bulacan: St Andrew Publishing House.
Tendero, Edwin V. et., al. (2013). English for Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Industry: Ethics and Expressions. Malabon City: Mutya
Publishing House, Inc.

B. Others
Subject-Verb Agreement/Grammar Rules. https://www.grammarbook.com> grammar. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
20 Rules of Subject Verb Agreement. https:grammar.yourdictionary.com>Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules & Examples/Learn English. www.learninggrammar.net> english-grammar. Retrieved on September 16,
2018.
Order of Adjectives-Rules & Examples. https://www.gingersoftware.com.Retrieved on September 26, 2018.
Adjectives: order-English Grammar Today-Cambridge Dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge org. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
example of adjectives in series in sentences-Learn English. https://www.tolearnenglish.com>examples. Retrieved on September 26,
2018.

Prepared by Approved by

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AMALIA WARLITA M. IBAY, PhD DR. MARIA LOURDES R. ALMOJUELA
Faculty Academic Dean, CASTE-IT

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