Republic of the Philippines BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES Pinaod, San Ildefonso,

Bulacan COURSE OUTLINE First Semester 2011-2012 Vision The Bulacan Agricultural State College perceived and acknowledged as an outstanding higher education institution in the nation with its provision of affordable and excellent education. It shall be a community of scholars and a center for learning where individuals can develop their capabilities in an environment that promotes and supports academic and research endeavors. It shall be diverse collegiate community where the highest moral and ethical values shall prevail. It shall provide outstanding educational programs with a global perspective and a foundation based on compassion for knowledge and understanding. Mission The Bulacan Agricultural State College shall strive for excellence in Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Food and Information Technology, Hospitality Management, and other future disciplines. It shall provide and facilitate everchanging educational needs and services for those seeking to expand their intellectual horizons. It shall address national and international issues and be established as a major contributor to the progress of the global community. Institute Goals A. Impart to students a high degree of competence in its field of socialization in response to the changing demands of the times B. Strengthen its instruction, research, extension and production capabilities to provide outputs in line with development goals; C. Broaden access to excellent opportunities for development through linkages with government and non-government agencies; D. Form a mature man, imbued with development values, and make him an agent of change.

I. Course Code II. Course Title III. Course Description

: Eng 106, Eng 103, Eng 130 : Oral Communication/Speech Communication : The study provides practical approach to the fundamentals to improve the speech patterns in English. It introduces and orients students to the different principles involved in speaking. IV. Credit Unit : 3 units V. Pre-requisite : Eng 100b VI. Contact Hours : 3 hours per week (3hours lecture) VII. Course Objectives : At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to: 1. acquire comprehensive understanding of the mission, goals and objectives of the college; 2. internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college to achieve excellence in education; 3. to understand the nature of speech communication; 4. to become a perceptive and critical of everyday speaking and listening experiences, and capable of coping with communication problems at all levels: 5. to train in the effective and ethical use of thought, verbal and non-verbal symbols

for different communication symbols and 6. to improve speech forms and techniques of word pronunciations, intonation patterns, rhythm through practice exercises. VIII. Course Contents: A. Introduction 1. History of the Institute and BASC 2. Vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college 3. Orientation and discussion about the course B. The Communication Process 1. Importance of Communication 2. Components of Communication 3. Steps in the Communication Process 4. Types of Communication 5. Models of Communication 5.1 Aristotelian Model of Communication 5.2 Shannon and Weavers Communication Model 5.3 Berlos Communication Model 5.4 Schramms Communication Model 5.5 Helical Model of Communication C. Listening 1. The Nature and Process of Listening 2. Importance of Listening 3. Functions of Listening 4. Models of Listening 4.1 Goss Listening Model 4.2 Brooks Listening Model 5. Barriers to Good Listening 6. Ways to Improve Listening Skills D. Symbol Systems 1. Non-Verbal Symbols 2. Verbal Symbols 1.1 Vowels 1.2 Consonants 1.3 Diphthongs 3. Language in Use, its Sounds, Words and Sentences 2.1 word stress 2.2 sentence stress 2.3 intonation E. Public Communication 1. The Nature of Public Communication 2. Types of Speech 2.1 According to Purpose 2.2 According to Preparation and Manner of Delivery 2.3 According to Occasion 3. Coping with Speech Apprehension F. Oral Interpretation 1. Definition of Oral Interpretation 2. Choosing Material and Understanding the Selection 3. Presentation of the Interpretation 4. Interpreting Prose 5. Interpreting Drama

IX. Course requirements and basis of computation of grades A. Grade will be computed based on the following criteria:      Term Exams (Midterms & Finals) Class participation/Recitation Quizzes/Long test Projects Attendance 30% 25% 20% 20% 5% 100%

B. Grading Scale
74 below 75 76-78 79-81 82-84 ---------------5 3 2.75 2.5 2.25 85-87 88-90 91-93 94-96 97-100 ---------------2 1.75 1.5 1.25 1

X. Class Policies 1. College rules and proper class decorum will be strictly enforced. 2. Wearing of I.D. and prescribed uniform is a must. A student not wearing I.D. and
complete uniform will be considered absent.

3. A student is considered late when he/she comes to class 15 minutes after the start of a 1 or 2 hour class or 10 minutes of a 1 hour class. 4. Three (3) lates is equivalent to 1 absence. An absence regardless of what reason is still an absence. 5. Assignments, projects, activities or any work with a set deadline are due at the BEGINNING of the class hour (not during or after class) unless otherwise noted. Points will be deducted from works handed in late. 6. Make-up quiz (for computer-encoded quizzes only) will be given for missed long quizzes/chapter tests only to a student who has a valid reason (i.e. accident or ailments); however proof/s must be presented to the instructor (medical certificate, police report etc.). 7. Dropping must be done before the midterm examination; otherwise a failing mark (5.00) will be incurred. 8. Cut -off grade in quizzes, exams, etc. is 50%. XI. Consultation Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10:00 11:00 am) XII. References: Guffey, Mary Ellen, Essentials of Business Communication 7th Edition. Thomson SouthWestern. 2007 Igoy, Judy Imelda et al., Technical Writing and Reporting. Trinitas Publishing, Inc. 2004 Padilla, Mely M. et al., Speak Right. Mutya Publishing House Incorporated. 2010 Internet (youtube.com, EnglihClub.com, www.speaking.pitt.edu)

Prepared by:

JERYL C. TUMALE Instructor I

Reviewed by:

ANNA MARIE D. ARGAMOSA Instructor I Program/Area Chair

Noted by:

PRISCILLA V. SAN PEDRO, Ed. D Dean