Sunday, April 20, 2008

Course Outline / Syllabus

Course Number: Engl_2
Title: Advanced Grammar and Composition
Department / Program; BSCS / BSSA / CT /Comp. Programming

Semester and School Year: 2nd Semester, 2007 – 2008
Instructor: ________________

Course Description
This course is intended in order to develop the writing skills of the students. Review of grammar and re – orientation on the fundamentals of grammar is also included to improve their communicative competence.

Course Objectives (Desirable Objectives)

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Write examples of the four forms of writing.
2. Write a term paper following the correct format.

Course Methodology / Strategies
1.Lecture Discussion
2. Group Dynamics
3. Individual Reporting
4. Role Playing

Course Outline and Timeframe

I. Review of Basic Grammar

II. Basic Sentence Patterns

III. Principles of Composition Applied to Sentences
A. Sentence Unity
1. Consistency of Tense
2. Consistency of Voice
3. Consistency of Mood
4. Consistency Subject
5. Consistency of Number and Person
6. Consistency of Ideas
7. Consistency of Tone
8. Consistency of Language
B. Coherence in the Sentence
1. Order of the Sentence Parts
2. Coordination
3. Subordination
4. Making the Reference of the Pronouns Clear
C. Emphasis
1. By Position
2. By The Use of the Active and Passive Voice
3. By Style
4. By the Use of A Variety of Word Order

IV. The Composition
A. Parts of the Composition
B. Length of the Composition
C. Principles of Composition Writing

V. Forms of Discourse
A. Exposition
B. Description
C. Narration
D. Argumentation

VI . The Library Research Paper
A. Research Paper Defined
B. Steps in Writing the Library Research Paper
C . Form of Footnotes

Required Readings

Catanjal , et. Al. Effective English for College . Phoenix Press Inc.Quezon City,1977 .
Fernando , Habana , Cinco . College English for Today , Book 2 . Revised Edition . Philippine Graphic Arts , Inc. 1988 .

Suggested Readings
1. Internet
2. Other Grammar Textbooks / Modules

Course Requirements
1.Class Attendance and Class Participation
2.Activities and Exercises
3. Major Examination
4. Reports
5. Blogs
6. Forum
7. Research Paper / Reaction Paper
8. Tree Planting

Consultation Hours

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