SAN MATEO MUNICIPAL COLLEGE

Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal

www.smmc.edu.ph
Tel. No. 997-90-70

OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
SYLLABUS
in
Purposive Communication (GE001)

Course Name Purposive Communication

Course Code GE001
Course Credit 3 units
Course Description This course is designed to target the development of the 4Cs of the 21 st century skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and
Creativity. It helps students examine multimodal texts used in various communicative situations and to effectively communicate and showcase
creativity through different challenging tasks.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hrs./week
Prerequisite N/A
Course Outcome At the end of this course, the students are expected to:
Knowledge:
1. Describe the nature, elements, and functions of verbal and non-verbal communication.
2. Explain how cultural and global issues affect communication.
3. Determine culturally appropriate terms, expressions, and images.
4. Evaluate multimodal texts critically to enhance receptive skills.
Skills
1. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual and/or web-based presentations for different target audiences in local and global settings using
appropriate registers.
2. Create clear, coherent, and effective communication materials.
3. Present ideas persuasively using appropriate language registers, tone, facial expressions, and gestures.
4. Write and present academic papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions, and reference styles.
Values
1. Adopt cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity in communication of ideas.
2. Appreciate the differences of the varieties of spoken and written language.
3. Adopt awareness of audience and context in presenting ideas.
4. Appreciate the impact of communication on society and the world.
Course Content/ Subject 1. Communication in the Global World
Matter 2. Communication in the Digital Age
3. Communication for Information and Persuasion Purposes
4. Communication for Work Purposes

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME:

DESIRED LEARNING COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT TEACHING- ASSESSMENT TASKS RESOURCE TIMETABLE

OUTCOMES (DLOs) MATTER LEARNING MATERIALS
ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
MIDTERM
At the end of the week, students  Communication Collaborative Task Task 1. Develop their own Google Classroom, Week 1-2
should be able to: Processes, Principles,  Synchronous model of communication Google meet, August 23 –
a. develop own model of and Ethics. and considering the new features of Messenger, Laptop, September 2
communication;  Local and Global Asynchronous digital communication. Stable Internet
b. explore the new features of Communication in Connection, Google
digital communication; and Multicultural Settings Task 2. Create a guide list on Form, Canva, Google
c. create a guide list on how to how to adapt to a foreign Slides, and
adapt to a foreign culture. culture. PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Language Registers Collaborative Task Task 3. Write a brief review of Google Classroom, Week 3
should be able to:  Understanding and  Synchronous a play, book, or product using Google meet, September 4-9
a. write a brief review of a Evaluating Multimodal and the apt language. Messenger, Laptop,
play, book, or product using Texts Asynchronous Stable Internet
the apt language; and Task 4. Analyze a multimodal Connection, Google
b. analyze a multimodal text text and present the analysis Form, Canva, Google
and present the analysis through an oral presentation Slides, and
through an oral presentation PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Communication Aids and Collaborative Task Task 5. Respond effectively to Google Classroom, Week 4
should be able to: Strategies Using Tools of  Synchronous an authentic viral post on a Google meet, September 11-16
a. respond effectively to an Technology and relevant social issue and Messenger, Laptop,
authentic viral post on a  Informative Asynchronous compare and contrast Stable Internet
relevant social issue and Communication Versus comments on the said issue in Connection, Google
compare and contrast Other Forms of order to find common ground Form, Canva, Google
comments on the said issue Communication despite differences in opinion. Slides, and
in order to find common PowerPoint.
 ground despite differences Task 6. Create an infographic
in opinion; and showing tips on how to live a
b. Create an infographic healthier lifestyle for Gen Z.
showing tips on how to live
a healthier lifestyle for Gen
Z.

At the end of the week, students  Obtaining Information Collaborative Task Task 7. Write a brief reaction Google Classroom, Week 5
should be able to: from Various Sources  Synchronous paper about emotional Google meet, September 18-23
a. write a brief reaction paper  Persuasion and its and wellness using information Messenger, Laptop,
about emotional wellness Rhetorical Appeal Asynchronous from various sources. Stable Internet
using information from Connection, Google
various sources; and Task 8. Create a poster that Form, Canva, Google
b. create a poster that would would convince audience to Slides, and
convince audience to regulate social media use. PowerPoint.
regulate social media use.

At the end of the week, students  Logic and Reasoning Collaborative Task Task 9. Create a 5-minute Google Classroom, Week 6
should be able to:  Synchronous video adhering to norms of Google meet, September 25-30
a. create a 2-minute video and ethical persuasion. Messenger, Laptop,
adhering to norms of ethical Asynchronous Stable Internet
persuasion. Connection, Google
Form, Canva, Google
Slides, and
PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Ethical Persuasion and Collaborative Task Task 10. Deliver a 15-minute Google Classroom, Week 7 - 8
should be able to: Persuasive Techniques  Synchronous speech encouraging people to Google meet, October 2-14
a. deliver a 3-minute speech and change lifestyles. Messenger, Laptop,
encouraging people to Asynchronous Stable Internet
change lifestyles. Connection, Google
Form, Canva, Google
Slides, and
PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  All covered topics for the Collaborative Task Long Test Google Meet Week 9
should be able to: midterm  Synchronous Quizizz October 16-21
a. Review all the concepts of and Updating of Student’s Digital Google Sites
the term’s lesson through Asynchronous Portfolio via Google Sites.
long tests and review
session.
 WEEK 10: MIDTERM EXAMINATION
FINAL TERM
At the end of the week, students  Fundamentals of Collaborative Task Task 11. Create a Jobstreet Google meet, Week 11-12
should be able to: Effective Communication  Synchronous Profile using fundamentals of Messenger, Laptop, November 6-11
a. create a Jobstreet Profile in the Workplace and effective professional Stable Internet
using fundamentals of Asynchronous communication. Connection, Google
effective professional Form, Canva, Google
communication Slides, and
PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Communication for Collaborative Task Task 12. Write a resume in Google meet, Week 13
should be able to: Employment: Writing  Synchronous response to a specific job Messenger, Laptop, November 13-25
a. write a resume in response Resumes and posting in Jobstreet. Stable Internet
to a specific job posting;  Communication for Asynchronous Connection, Google
and Employment: Cover Task 13. Write a cover letter Form, Canva, Google
b. Write a cover letter that Letters that matches the resume and Slides, and
matches the resume the job post. PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Communication for Collaborative Task Task 14. Undergo a mock Google meet, Week 14-15
should be able to: Employment: Building  Synchronous interview for a job application Messenger, Laptop, November 20-25
a. undergo a mock job Interview Skills and Stable Internet
interview Asynchronous Connection, Google
Form, Canva, Google
Slides, and
PowerPoint.

At the end of the week, students  Communication for Collaborative Task Task 15. Write and deliver a Google meet, Week 16-17
should be able to: Effective Workplace Synchronous and 500–600-word business pitch Messenger, Laptop, November 27 -
a. write and deliver a 500– Correspondence: Asynchronous about a proposed social Stable Internet December 2
600-word business pitch enterprise. Connection, Google
Creating Business
about a proposed social Form, Canva, Google
enterprise. Messages Long Test Slides, and
PowerPoint.
Updating of Student’s Digital
Portfolio via Google Sites.

WEEK 18: FINAL EXAMINATION

Suggested Readings and Lim, J. M. A., Hermada, I. B., & Alata, E. J. P. (2019). A Course Module for Purposive Communication (1st ed.). Rex Bookstore Inc.
References
Rosales, Ma. J. D., Galano, E. A., & Rivera, J. A. A. (2019). Technical Writing: A Resource Guide to Writing Across Disciplines. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Garcia, C. A., Adorable, G. B., & de Asis, B. Z. (2009). Technical Report Writing. Booklore Publishing Corporation.
 Fernandez, E. et al. (2013). A Worktext in English 2: Writing in the Discipline. Quezon City: C & E Publishing.

Serrano, J. & Ames, T. (2009). Advanced Composition. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store, Inc.

Grading System
Term Examinations 30%
Quizzes/Seatwork 20%
Assignment 5%
Attendance 10%
Project/Activities 25%
Recitation 10%
100%

Prepared by: Checked by:

MR. JOSEPH R. BOYLES _ ______________________

Instructor Dean / Head

Noted by: Approved by:

NESTOR M. TADENA Dr. TERESITA C. DELA CRUZ

VP for Academic Affairs College President