Republic of the Philippines

University of Antique
Sibalom, Antique
College of Teacher Education
Vision:
Mission:

A leading university in science and technology by 2022.

The University shall provide quality, relevant, responsive, scientific, technological and professional education and advanced
training in different areas of specialization and shall undertake research and extension services in support of the socio-economic
development of Antique, the Filipino nation, and the global community.

COURSE SYLLABUS IN ENGLISH 2

(Revised and adopted October 2014)
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Course Title: Writing in the Disciple

Credit Units: 3 units (3 hours a week, 18 weeks a semester)
Course Description: This course is designed to develop basic research and writing skills of students in their specific discipline.
Course Content, Objectives, Learning Activities, NCBTS Domains, Assessment Procedure, Time Allotment

COURSE CONTENT
Preliminaries
A. Vision, Mission, Goals
and Objectives
B. Self-introduction
C. Class Rules and
Policies
D. Setting of Expectation

OBJECTIVES

Familiarize themselves
with and commit to
contribute to the
fulfillment of the vision,
mission, goals and
objectives of the
university
Introduce themselves
confidently
Establish classroom
policies

LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

Sharing
session
Questioning

NCBTS
Domain 1.1.1
Implements school
policies and procedures
Domain 2.1.3 Recognizes
that every learner has
strengths and
experiences
Domain 2.4.4
Communicates and
enforces school policies
and procedures for
appropriate learner
behavior

ASSESSTMENT
PROCEDURES

NO. OF
HOURS

Oral Recitation
Question and
Answer:
Why did I choose my
course/major?

The Research Paper

A. What is research

B. Choosing a
Research Topic

C. Characteristics of a
Good Research
Problem

D. Preparing the
research proposal

E. Compiling a Research
Bibliography

F. Talking Down Notes

Interactive
Domain 2.3.1 Encourages
5 minute Quiz:
lecture
learners to ask questions
What is the main
Independent
point that I learned
Study
today?
Domain 2.2.2
Interactive lecture
Arranges challenging
Choose an
Team Dynamics
activities in a given
Research Topics
2
appropriate
Brainstorming
physical environment
research topic
Domain 4.1.9
for ones area
Integrates content of
of discipline
subject area with
other disciplines
Interactive
Domain 1.2.1 make use
Quiz
Differentiate a
lecture
of various learning
researchable problem
Group
experiences and
from a non-researchable
research
resources
problem
brainstorming
Formulate their own
research problem
Interactive
Domain 2.3.3 Provides
Research Proposal
Describe a well-written
lecture
varied enrichment
research proposal
Team
activities to nurture the
Write a simple research
Dynamics
desire for further
proposal
learning
Domain 4.1.8 Integrates
Explain the importance of Interactive
relevant scholarly works
being able to cite sources lecture
Library
and ideas to enrich the
Bibliography/Refere
for research paper
research
lesson as needed
nces
Compile
bibliography/reference for Internet
surfing
research paper
Domain 2.2.3 Uses
Quiz
Acquire the ability to take Interactive
individual and
Essay
down notes and condense lecture
Library
cooperative learning
Defines research and
explain its value in
development and
decision-making

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facts for ones own study

G. Outlining the
Research Paper

Identify parts of research

paper and prepare
research paper outline

H. Writing and Revising

the Draft

I.

Organize needed data

and documents for
research paper
Write and revise the draft
Finalize research paper

Writing the Final Paper

Business Correspondence
a. General Parts of a
Letter
b. Styles of Business
letters
c. Letter of Application
d. Letter of
Request/Permission
e. Writing a Resume
f. Letter of
Recommendation
g. Letter of Resignation
h. Memorandum
i. Electronic mail

V.

Grading System

Familiarize oneself with

the parts, styles and
types of business letters
Develop the skills and
competence in writing all
kinds of business letters

research
Internet
surfing
Interactive
lecture
Team
Dynamics
Team
Dynamics

activities to improve
capacities of learners for
higher learning
Domain 2.3.2 Provides
learners with a variety of
learning experiences

Brainstorming
Library
Research

Teaching methods,
learning activities, anf
instructional materials or
resource appropriate to
learners

Interactive
lecture
Brainstorming
Internet
surfing
Writing drills

Domain 4.7.1 Utilizes

Information and
Communication
Technology to enhance
teaching and learning
Domain %.2.2 Employs
non-traditional
assessment techniques

Quiz
Essay

Domain 4.1.5 align with

lesson objectives the

15
Completed and
Bound Research
Paper

Quizzes
Business letters
Emails

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40%- Periodic Exam

30%- research Paper
20% Quizzes/Written outputs
4%- Class Participation
3%- Attendance
3%- Character
VI.

Course References

FINAL GRADE= (50% Midterm) + (50% Tentative Final)