Proposed Course Guide ENGLISH 1 College English 1st Semester AY 2011-2012 Welcome to ENGLISH 1 (College English).

. This course focuses on the structure, style, and use of the English language in various contexts. In this course, you will learn how to construct different patterns of sentences, how to combine related sentences effectively using different sentence-combination methods, and how to put sentences together into coherent and unified paragraphs. You will also learn how to restate ideas and to break down long essays into main points and sub-points. The totality of these learning experiences is expected to help you write well-organized compositions and edit your own work, which will prepare you for more complicated writing tasks ahead. COURSE DESCRIPTION The English language structure, style, and use in various contexts COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the semester, the student should be able to: 1. Use appropriate English in various contexts; 2. Write unified and coherent paragraphs using different patterns of development; 3. Paraphrase, summarize, and/or outline materials; 4. Write compositions on values and attitudes PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OUTLINE I. The Structure of English A. Varieties of English 1. Standard English 2. Non-standard English B. Sentence Shapes 1. Basic sentence patterns 2. Rhetorical sentence patterns 3. Sentence transformation C. Sentence Combination 1. Coordination 2. Subordination 3. Compression Academic Tools A. Lecture and note-taking B. Outlining C. Prcis writing D. Paraphrasing The Paragraph A. Structure 1. Development a. Unity

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b. Coherence c. Emphasis 2. Organization B. Style 1. Introductory paragraph 2. Transition paragraph 3. Concluding paragraph The Composition A. Pre-writing strategies B. Traditional forms of discourse 1. Narration 2. Description 3. Exposition 4. Argumentative C. Revision strategies

References: Dadufalza, C. (1996). Reading into writing 1. Makati City: Bookmark Inc. Fawcett, S. and Sandberg, A. (1998). Grassroots in the readings. 6th edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Hans, G. (1989). The writers agenda (shorter edition). California: Wadsworth Publishing Company. Keene, M., and Voss, R. (1992). Heath guide to college writing. Massachusetts: D.C. Heath and Company. Malicsi, J. (2005). The ELP language manual. 7th edition. Quezon City: The Classics Foundation. Miranda-Plata, S. Raosa-Madrunio, M., Beltran-Montenegro, MC, Yu, P., and Calero, E. R. (2006). Keys to critical reading and writing 1. 2nd edition. Bian City, Laguna: Trailblazer Publications. 260 p. Tiempo, E., and Tiempo, E. (1967). College writing and reading (revised edition). Manila: Rex Bookstore. LESSON SCHEDULE
Week number and date Week 1 June 8 & 9 Topic/s Orientation Activities Introduction of the following: Lecturers and facilitators Leveling of expectations Brief introduction of ENGLISH 1 as a course Course outline Grading system House rules Q&A Reading of sample texts written in standard and nonstandard English: Noting the differences in structure and vocabulary Identification of the elements of a sentence in various patterns:

Week 2 June 15 & 16

The Structure of English Varieties of English Standard Non-standard

Week 3 June 22 & 23

Continuation: The Structure of English

Sentence shapes Basic sentence patterns Rhetorical sentence patterns Week 4 June 29 & 30 Continuation: Sentence shapes Sentence transformation Continuation: Sentence shapes Sentence transformation Sentence Combination Coordination Subordination

Week 5 July 6 & 7 Week 6 July 13 & 14

Identification of the main predication in various rhetorical sentence patterns Group Game: Transformers transforming sentences in passive or active, yes-no and WH- questions Continuation Group Game: I Can State it in One Combining sentences into one sentence, using various methods Continuation

Week 7 July 22

Continuation: Sentence Combination Subordination Compression

Week 8 July 27 & 28 Week 9 August 3 & 4 Week 10 August 10 & 11

END OF UNIT 1 1st LONG EXAM Coverage: Unit 1 Academic Tools Lecture note-taking Continuation: Academic Tools Outlining Continuation: Academic Tools Prcis writing

Listening to mini-talks and/or video clips Outlining: Cargoes by John Masefield Analyzing a sample prcis and paraphrase: Judging the most acceptable prcis and paraphrase from among given models Justifying one's choice of the most acceptable prcis and paraphrase

Week 11 August 17 & 18

Week 12 August 24 & 25

Continuation: Academic Tools Paraphrasing

Week 13 August 31 & September 1 Week 14 September 7 & 8

END OF UNIT 2 2nd LONG EXAM Coverage: Unit 2 The Paragraph Structure: Development Unity Coherence Emphasis Continuation: Organization Style

Cooperative work: Writing of a descriptive paragraph of a famous personality, using subjective and objective points of view Peer evaluation of group work for coherence, unity, and emphasis:

Week 15 September 14 &15

Week 16 September 21 & 22

Introductory paragraph Transition paragraph Concluding paragraph The Composition Pre-writing strategies Traditional forms of discourse Narration Description Exposition Argumentative Continuation: The Composition Revising Strategies

Analysis of models of introductory, transition, and concluding paragraphs Cooperative work: Pre-writingIdea mapping Analyzing models of expository and argumentative writing

Week 17 September 28 & 29

Group game: Spot the Errors Finding grammatical and lexical errors in a text Correcting errors in a sample text

Week 18 October 5 & 6

Student Evaluation (SET)

ASSESSMENT Based on the course requirements, the following evaluation scheme will be adopted:
Grading System: Lecture Class Long exams (2) 20 Quizzes, exercises, assignment Final group project Class participation & attendance TOTAL 15 10 5 50 Grading System: Recitation Class Quizzes, exercises, 25 assignment Writing projects 20 Class participation & attendance TOTAL 5 50

The student must pass both the lecture and the recitation class. In the event the student fails either component of ENGLISH 1, he or she will be required to take a final exam to determine if the student passes the course. Anyone proven to have plagiarized a part of or the entirety of the required writing projects will automatically get a failing grade (5.0) in the said requirement. HOUSE RULES Consultation: 1. Consultations should be done only on specified days and time. Your teachers other official hours are spent conducting classes, reviewing lessons, preparing quizzes/exercises/exams, checking papers, attending meetings, etc.

2. Ambush consultations in the most unlikely places (stairs, COOP, banks, church, Grove area, shopping places, etc.) will not be entertained. 3. You are encouraged to consult with the teacher on subject related matters/problems/queries/clarifications, early in the semester. Attendance: 1. In adherence to university policies, your teacher will be very particular about tardiness and absences. The university policy for attendance will be enforced: Article XVI, Sec 40 When the number of hours lost by absence of a student in one semester reaches 20 percent of the hours recitation, lecture, laboratory or any other scheduled work in one subject for that semester, he shall be dropped from the class roll, provided that the faculty may prescribe a longer attendance requirement. If the majority of the absences are excused, the student shall not be given a grade of 5 upon being thus dropped from the roll, but if the majority of the absences are not excused, he shall be given a grade of 5 upon thus being dropped. Time lost by late enrollment is considered as time lost by absence. 2. There will be no makeup activity for any quiz or exercise during the time you were late. 3. There is no makeup for any graded activity missed during the time that you were absent, except in case of an ailment that required hospitalization or an ailment that is highly communicable e.g., measles, chicken pox, mumps, sore eyes, typhoid fever, etc. Your teacher will require a doctors certificate. 4. Your absence in the previous meeting is no excuse for not participating in the next class discussion.

Submission of requirements: 1. Your teacher is very particular about deadlines. Deadlines for the submission of requirements will be announced ahead of schedule to give you ample time to prepare. 2. Assignments/requirements will be collected only during class hours. Late assignments and written requirements will NOT be accepted. Late paper, no paper, no grade. 3. If you decide to submit the requirement ahead of the schedule, you should personally submit it to your teacher. Do not put it on the teacher's pigeon hole or ask a friend to submit it for you. Testing and evaluation: From time to time, a quiz will be given before or after the topic discussed. Others:

1. Seat plan the seat plan will be according to recitation sections 2. Info/index card if after the first meeting you decide to stay in class, for the next meeting, bring a medium sized (4x6) index card with the following information: FRONT: Name Nickname Student number Cell phone or landline number Birth date College Address Home Address College Adviser Expected grade Attach a 1x1 photo (the most recent one) on the upper right hand corner of the index card. BACK: Class schedule for the semester including room assignments

CONTACT INFORMATION Name of lecturer: Prof. Ma. Sheila M. Simat English Division Department of Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Mobile phone number: 09394149134 Email address: shepherdess65@yahoo.com Consultation hours: Tuesday 10:00am to 12:00 noon Wednesday 10:00am to 12:00 noon Thursday 8:30-11:30am Friday 8:30-11:30am Group name: eng1abst Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eng1abst Group email: eng1abst@yahoogroups.com

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