ENSL 161

Dr. T. G. Belarmino

Taiwan Adventist College

BILINGUAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
ENSL 16I
Practical English I
FALL SEMESTER, 2022-2023

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE

MISSION: TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO DEVELOP CHRISTIAN MORALS, VALUES,
AND OUTLOOK ON LIFE, TO ENHANCE GOOD HEALTH AND CHARACTER, TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND
COMPETENCY, AND GENEROUS SERVICE TO SOCIETY IN KEEPING WITH A WITNESS TO CHRIST OF THE
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH.
VISION: TAIWAN ADVENTIST COLLEGE EXISTS TO SEEK AND PRACTICE THE TRUTH OF GOD, AS WE
COMMIT TO A LIFESTYLE VALUE BASED ON LIVING FAITH AND GODLY CHARACTER. WE TRAIN STUDENTS
TO APPLY BIBLE AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, VENTURE INTO INNOVATIVE ENDEAVORS
INDIVIDUALLY AND CORPORATELY, AND STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE. AS STAFF AND STUDENTS EMBRACE A
GLOBAL OUTLOOK IN WINNING SOULS AND PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, WE
IMPACT THE GLOBAL CHINESE COMMUNITIES OF THE TIMES BY CONSOLIDATING TAIWAN AND REACHING
OUT TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

CORE VALUES (CV):

Accountability and Integrity. We hold ourselves responsible for our professional and personal actions to
God, to one another, and to our stakeholders. We shall therefore live and serve with integrity – with
wholeness of character, consistency of lifestyle; faithfully adhering to the spiritual truths and values
taught in the Word of God.

Committed Service.We shall serve our students and all whom we encounter, dedicating our time, personal
skills, professional expertise, and resources as we realize the high academic and spiritual expectations of
Adventist education, in turn spending our lives in serving others.

Excellence in Work. We continually strive to be among the best in all we do: in teaching, and in
delivering consistently high-quality services.

II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

COURSE TITLE Practical English I
COURSE CODE ENSL 161

CLASS S CHEDULE/CLASSROOM Tuesday 11:20 – 12:10 PM | Room 207

Friday 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Room 207

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to reinforce the reading; speaking, listening and writing skills learned in
the secondary level and develop the basic communicative competence needed in the next phase of English
studies. It includes communication process, structural grammar for today, form classes, structure words,
and sentence craft applicable to various communication functions in language. It stresses paragraph
writing.

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

S UPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Other readings and videos may be assigned during the semester and will be made available via Google
Classroom.

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Acquire an understanding of the basic concepts of communication process and language functions.
2. Apply effective strategies of creating meaningful texts and discourses for written and oral
communication.
3. Demonstrate mastery of both formal and informal language forms and structures applicable in various
communicative functions.
4. Demonstrate self-confidence, desirable attitudes and Christian virtues as communicator.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ATTENDANCE
Faithful attendance of all classes is both expected and required. Absences of more than 3 classes will
result in failure of the course. Sleeping in class or playing computer games will not be tolerated under any
circumstances. Students are always expected to display proper classroom behavior.
Punctual attendance is essential to passing this class. Attendance is taken daily at the beginning of each
class and has a grade value which is equal to
- 5 points for being on time
- 2 points for being tardy or leaving class early
- 0 point for being absent
Excuses will only be considered where conditions are clearly beyond your control (e.g. medical
emergency or approved school activities) and must me documented. When possible, advance notice of
absence to the professor is appreciated. Students are responsible for deciding with the professor to
complete any assignments, quizzes, or exams missed due to sickness. Students who miss class are
responsible for
(1) notifying the instructor prior to non-emergency absence,
(2) contacting a classmate to find out what they missed,
(3) checking Google Classroom for possible handouts, announcements, or assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS
Comprehension of the material will be evaluated through a variety of methods. Unit Tests and Short
Quizzes will be given; therefore, students are expected to review class work daily. Failure to meet the
criteria or requirements will result in a loss of points. Simply doing the assignments will not guarantee a
passing grade. Students must complete all assignments to pass the course. Students who fail the course
cannot sit the exam.

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Students are the ones responsible for being in class on the assigned dates for their devotionals, speeches,
group presentations, and exams. Failing to do so results in a 0% on that assignment. The above excuses
will be considered to allow you to make up that assignment for a grade only when you provide prior notice
and proper documentation for the professor.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
All written assignments are to be submitted on time and should follow standard rules for college
compositions. All work submitted either essays, outlines, or other formats, must be keyboarded and printed
on a computer printer. While content is the most important part of any assignment, errors in grammar or
punctuation, poor organization of material, lack of supporting details, and careless proofreading make it
difficult for your reader to follow your ideas and will, therefore, reduce the grade.

Writing Requirements:
(1) Use 1" margins all around.
(2) Typed, double-space all text except long quotes in 12-point type in Times Roman only.
(3) Start text 2 spaces down from Assignment
(4) Use standard indent for paragraphs
(5) Do not skip a space for a new paragraph
(6) Number each page in the center of the page
(7) Be sure your last name is on each page, page 2 and beyond
(8) Make a copy of your paper before you turn it in.
(9) Evaluation of your written work will be based primarily upon clarity in organization and development
of ideas. Check rubrics, when provided.
(10) Be sure to include a clear thesis statement at the end of your introduction.
(11) References should be cited in APA.

LATE ASSIGNMENT
The due dates for all assignments are strict. An assignment is considered late if it is not received by the
time when it is due. A late assignment will be accepted with a penalty of 10% for each day after the due
date, except by prior arrangement with the professor. All course work must be completed to receive credit
for the class. Students are responsible for making sure all assignments are completed on time.

CLASS PARTICIPATION
This is a participatory class - presenting, listening, observing, giving feedback and learning from the
content and delivery of others. Participation in class is critical not only to student grade but the class
dynamic. Therefore, all students are expected to participate in class activities, including group work and
pair work. Participation includes, but is not limited to, responding to questions about course material,
engaging in class discussions, delivering speeches, and being a courteous audience member for your
classmates’ speeches.

MATERIALS
Students should bring their writing notebook, current assignments, and a dictionary to class. Students
are encouraged to practice using a monolingual dictionary. All written assignments and handouts are to be
kept in a clear folder.

TECHNOLOGY

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Students are encouraged to bring their laptops for each class. Students found using laptop computers for
any purpose other than course requirements will be banned from using their laptop in class. Students
should not use listening devices such as MP3s during class time. Phones must be put away during class.!!!
All gadgets must be put away during speeches.

INTEGRITY
Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a college. Thus, as with all classes at
TAC, your work in this class must be yours. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class and its
consequences are serious. Any copied or plagiarized assignments will be graded “F” or “0”. All written
assignments will be submitted through Turnitin.

MOODLE CLASSROOM
Much of the course material is at an Internet web page called Google Classroom. Students are
responsible for all the information sent and are expected to check Google Classroom course page for
announcements, updates, and deadlines regularly.

COMMUNICATION
Email is the best way to reach the professor. During normal business hours (M-Th, 8am-6pm & F, 8am-
12pm) the professor will respond to emails within 24 hours or even sooner. On weekends, the professor
may not respond until Monday.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• Attendance
• Quizzes/Examinations. Students must take all quizzes/tests/exams on schedule. One (1) make-up test or
examination will be given during the entire semester and will be granted for excused absences only. The
make-up test or exam must be taken without undue delay to be fair to those who took the test on time.The
University schedules four (4) major examinations, namely: Preliminary Exam (September), Mid-Term Exam
(October), Pre-Final Exam (November), and Final Exam (December). Financial permits shall be checked and
signed accordingly.
• Assignments.Assignments will be due at the beginning of the class period unless otherwise indicated.
Assignments turned in after the due date will not be accepted except those with prior approval from the teacher.
• Seatwork / Groupwork. Absolutely no make-up will be allowed for students who are absent when a class activity
was given..
• Class Involvement.Students are expected to actively participate in all class activities like discussions, recitations,
problem solving exercises, and group activities. Pertinent questions, comments, and reactions that reflect
critical thinking are encouraged.
• Synthesis. A synthesis is a comprehensive written report about each of the topics and sub-topics reflected in the
course outline. It is not just a summary but an analysis on how the topic will be applicable to you. The
synthesis is going to be submitted after a chapter is presented on a whole sheet of yellow paper.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• Discussion
• Board Work
• Interactive Learning
• Collaborative Learning
• Problem-solving and Exercises
DEVOTIONALS
Students are expected to participate in daily devotionals as a group and individually. The schedule will
be provided. The devotional should not be longer than 10 minutes. It should be interactive and relevant to
the class. If you plan to use a video clip, send it in advance so that all will be able to watch before the class
starts.

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BOOKS
Emery, D.W.,Kierzek, J.M. &Lindbloom, P. (2009) . English Fundamentals 15th ed. New York: Pearson.

Kolln, M. & Furk, R. (2009) Understanding English Grammar. 8th ed. New York : Longman.

Lachance, J. (2009) .Practice Makes Perfect Basic English. New York : McGraw Hill

Swick, E. (2009) Practice Makes Perfect: English Sentence Builder. New York : Mc Graw Hill

Rymniak, M. & Shanks, J. (2002) TOEFL Workbook (2nd Ed.) Kaplan Publishing, Inc.

II. COURSE CONTENT

WEEK# TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOMES MODE OF ASSESSMENT

DELIVERY
Week Class Orientation & Requirements of the course: course ▪ Pre-assessment
1 Organization outcomes, and the course outline contents
▪ Oral and written
• Information about the
initial assessment
college: mission, vision,
outcomes, core values,
and contents of the
syllabus
• Reviewing parts of
Speech

▪ ▪

Weeks PARTS OF SPEECH KNOWLEDGE

▪ Common problems in ▪ Identify common grammatical
1
grammar errors on bulletin, advertisements,
2 ▪ Verb tenses announcements etc. ▪ Power point
▪ Subject-Verb Agreement ▪ Determine appropriate solutions to presentation ▪ Seatwork
▪ grammatical problems. ▪ Discussion ▪ Assignment
▪ Explain how grammar works for ▪ Paired work ▪ Quiz
clarity of expression. and peer
checking
SKILL ▪ Problem
▪ Follow guidelines to eliminate solving
errors in both formal and informal ▪ Grammar
communication. Exercises
▪ Illustrate and resolve problems
encounter in grammar.
▪ Edit one’s written work for English
proficiency.
ATTITUDE AND VALUES
I NTEGRATION
▪ Value the importance of applying
discretion and distinction in
communication.
Weeks KNOWLEDGE
▪ Distinguish formal and informal ▪ Discussion ▪ Skit
3 ▪ Pronoun & Antecedent ▪ Board Work ▪ Quiz
expressions
Congruence ▪ Determine the context where ▪ Small group ▪ Assignment
▪ Voice of Verb ▪ Written
informal expressions are
Modification appropriate Exercises
SKILLS
ATTITUDE AND VALUES
I NTEGRATION
▪ Appreciate variations in ways of
expressing a thought.

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Weeks WORDS , PHRASES & KNOWLEDGE

CLAUSES ▪ Identify Idioms, slang, dialect, ▪ Discussion
4 ▪ Board Work
▪ Idioms, slang, dialect, colloquial
5 colloquial ▪ Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms ▪ Paired ▪ seatwork
▪ Synonyms, antonyms, ▪ SKILLS activity and ▪ Quiz
homonyms ▪ Give the synonym and/or antonym peer checking ▪ Written
of a word ▪ Writing output
Exercises ▪ Reflection
▪ add meaning and contribute to the
Paper
Review for the midterm effectiveness of the sentence.
examination ▪ Enhancing vocabulary
▪ ▪ Using new words for everyday
communication
▪ Correcting errors
▪ ATTITUDE AND VALUES
I NTEGRATION
▪ Appreciate variations in the form
of expression
_____________________________
▪ MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Weeks SENTENCES
Knowledge • Group game- ▪ Group output
6 ▪ Sentences structure scrambled parts ▪ Recitation
Apply correct sentence patterns and
▪ Sentence pattern structures. of a sentence ▪ Written work
7 ▪ Sentences according to ▪ Discuss how sentence patterns are ▪ Discussion ▪ Quiz
functions developed. ▪ Writing
▪ Sentence fragment Skill different kinds
▪ ▪ Use various pattern and structure of of sentences
sentences in writing.
▪ Use sentences according to functions
Attitude/Values Integration
• Value the importance of order in writing
and every day in life.

Weeks ▪ Identify run-on and sentence

▪ Run-on sentence fragments ▪ Discussion ▪ Seatwork
8 ▪ Transition words ▪ Locate the structure, form and ▪ Writing ▪ Written
function of an English sentence workshop output
SKILLS ▪ Peer
▪ Correct run on sentences and checking
fragments in different ways.
▪ Use or apply transition words
appropriately by connecting
thoughts.
ATTITUDE AND VALUES
I NTEGRATION
▪ Appreciate variations in the form
of expression
Week ▪ Types of phrases KNOWLEDGE
▪ Types of clauses ▪ Explain the different types of
9 REVIEW FOR THE FINAL ▪ Discussion
phrases and set examples
EXAM
▪ Discuss how phrases and clauses ▪ Board Work ▪ Written
Explain how to generate ideas in ▪ Writing output
writing phrase and clauses Exercises ▪ Quiz
▪ Discuss the different strategies that ▪ Interactive ▪ Rubric
can be used in the writing process Learning ▪ E-portfolio
▪ Identify what to edit in a written ▪ Peer ▪ submission
material checking
SKILLS
▪ Apply prewriting, writing and post
writing strategies effectively.
▪ Proof read and edit one’s own

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written work appropriately

ATTITUDE AND VALUES
I NTEGRATION
▪ Try new things; Be fearless and
innovative
▪ Learn from mistakes.
FINAL EXAMINATION

Important Note: This syllabus and class schedule may have modifications at any point in the semester based on the instructor’s
evaluation of the students’ needs.

IV. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHERINFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHER

NAME Dr. Teresita (Tess) G. Belarmino
E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] | [email protected] |
[email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: +63919 – 263 - 4259
CONSULTATION HOURS MTWTh 1:00-5:30 PM | Room 209

Prepared by: Approved by:

Teresita G. Belarmino, Ph.D Ms. Susy Wang

Assistant Professor Chair, Bilingual Business Department

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