SH1672

Course Syllabus
STI VISION: STI INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:
To be the leader in innovative and relevant education that
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members of society. virtuous.

STI MISSION: Critical-thinker (IO2): An STIer is a critical-thinker. An STIer discerns through open minded analysis and challenges
We are an institution committed to provide knowledge through one’s beliefs to further improve creative ideas.
the development and delivery of superior learning systems.
Communicator (IO3): An STIer communicates to understand and be understood. An STIer recognizes the emotion
We strive to provide optimum value to all our stakeholders - our behind the information read or heard and expresses his/her own emotion when giving information, may it be verbal
students, our faculty members, our employees, our partners, our or written.
shareholders, and our community.
Change-adept (IO4): An STIer is change-adept. An STIer utilizes such ability to manage when a need for
We will pursue this mission with utmost integrity, dedication, transformation or transition arises to uplift his/her capabilities and build the capacity of the community where
transparency, and creativity. he/she belongs.
SERIAL NUMBER: SH1674 SUBJECT TITLE: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CREDIT: 3 units (3 hours lecture per week)
PURPOSES
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course helps the students to have knowledge in reading and writing strategies. It will give them the opportunity to enhance their
understanding of the different types of papers and reports that they will be encountering in school and at work. This course is designed to
develop the students’ communication skills in English for academic and professional purposes
PREREQUITE: None
COURSE OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CO1. Write and read academic text critically;
CO2. Differentiate critique from reviews; and
CO3. Defend his/her position about an issue.
MANDATED BOOK: Valdez, P. M., Ph.D. (2016). English for Academic & Professional Purposes. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.
REFERENCES: 1. Saqueton, G.M., Uychoso, M.A. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. (2016) Manila City: Rex Bookstore, INC.
2. Valdez, P. M., Ph.D. (2016). English for Academic & Professional Purposes. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: • Class Participation and Assignments
• Quizzes/Seatwork
• Major Examinations

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Dan Israel D. Cabangon Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL
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• iLS (I Learn and Share)

• eLMS (eLearning Management System)
GRADING SYSTEM: The following percentage distribution shall be followed:
1st Periodical Term 50%
2nd Periodical Term 50%
100%

The following are the periodical grade components for this course:

Written Work 20%

Performance Tasks 60%
Quarterly Assessment 20%
100%
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PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Dan Israel D. Cabangon Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL
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Course Outline
LEC Hours Student Teaching and
Learning Objectives (LO) Week TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Ses Hrs Handouts Learning Activities
1 Familiarize themselves with 1 1-2 3 Subject Orientation 0 1-2 0 Lecture/Discussion
their classmates and Course Requirements
instructor; House Rules

2 Understand the grading 01 Skills Checklist

system and the whole course (1.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity

2 3 1.5 SHS ASSESSMENT

(1.5) iLS/LMS
3 Define academic writing and 2-4 4-8 4.5 Writing Academic Texts and 1-6 1-5 1-2 Lecture/Discussion
distinguish it from other kind Reading Texts Critically
of writing. Critical Reading Mandated Book:
Writing Academic Text Excerpts 1-3 – p.3-5
4 Identify the purpose, Plagiarism
audience, language, and style Mandated Book:
of academic writing: and Enrichments 4-5 –
p.27-29
5 Distinguish between 02 Handout 1
paraphrasing and quoting 02 Video 1 Film Viewing
and used them appropriately (1.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity
in the paper.
6 Construct a simple essay 5-6 9-12 6 Essay and Reaction Paper 1-3 1-4 1-1 Lecture/Discussion
Essay
Reaction Paper Mandated Book:
7 Identify what reaction paper
Focuses 1-11 – p.30-
is.
44

8 Write an insightful reaction 03 Handout 1

paper.
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
Dan Israel D. Cabangon Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL
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03 Video 1 Film Viewing Seatwork

(1.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity

9 Differentiate critique from 7-8 13-16 6 Critique and Review 1-3 1-3 1-2 Lecture/Discussion
reviews. Critique Recitation
Review
10 Mandated Book:
Create a critique/review.
Focuses 2-3 – p.51-52

04 Handout 1
04 Video 1 Film Viewing Seatwork
(1.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity

9 17 1.5 Review for 1st Periodical Examination

(1.5) iLS/eLMS
18 1.5 1st PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
Coverage: Weeks 1-8
11 Identify what a concept 10-11 19-22 6 The Concept Paper 1-3 1-4 1-1 Lecture/Discussion Reading Activity
paper is and distinguish it Definition 1-2 Recitation
from other kinds of academic Concept Paper Mandated Book:
paper. Focuses 1-3 – p.56-58

Mandated Book:
12 Apply critical reading abilities
Enrichments 1-2 –
in evaluating the content and
05 Handout 1 p.57-58
structure of a concept paper.
05 Handout 2
(4.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity
Mandated Book:
Focuses 1-3 – p.59-62

13 Use the art of persuasion in 12-13 23-26 6 The Position Paper 1-4 1-3 1-2 Lecture/Discussion
sharing his/her position. Structure of a Position Paper Debate
How to build a position
14

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Dan Israel D. Cabangon Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL
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14 Defend his/her position Mandated Book: Quiz

about an issue. Focuses 1-7 – p.67-73
06 Handout 1
06 Worksheet 1
06 Video 1 Film Viewing
(3) iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity

15 Explain what technical report 14-15 27-30 6 Technical Report 1-3 1-3 1-1 Lecture/Discussion Quiz
is. Structure of a Technical Report
Presenting the Technical Report Mandated Book:
Focuses 1-4 – p.84-94
16 Write a short descriptive
07 Handout 1
report.
iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity
(1.5)

16 31 1.5 Review for eLMS ASSESSMENT

16 32 (1.5) LMS ASSESSMENT

(1.5) iLS/eLMS

17 Explain what field report is. 17 33-34 3 Field Report 1-5 1-3 1-2 Lecture/Discussion Reporting
Structure of a Field Report
Recording your Observation
18 Create a field report using
the techniques in recording
08 Handout 1
observation.
08 Video 1 Film Viewing
(1.5)
iLS/eLMS eLMS Activity

35 1.5 Review for 2nd Periodical

Examination
(0.5) iLS/eLMS
18 36 1.5 2nd PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
Coverage: Weeks 10-17

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Dan Israel D. Cabangon Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL