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Master of Arts in Education
Major in Educational Management
I. Course Title: Advanced Grammar and Composition
II. Course Code: Educ 215
III. Course Description:
The 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.
IV. Course Credit: 3 units
V. Course General Objectives
1. Communicate with a certain degree of fluency and accuracy.
2. Understand others and be understood by others.
3. Talk and write acceptably and appropriately; and.
4. Speak, read, listen and write English for his own personal and professional use.
VI. Course Content:
Time Frame Topics Intended Learning Outcomes Teacher-Learner Activities Assessment Methods/Tasks
Mid-Term Grammar and Grammatical Define grammar and Lecture and class discussion on Oral and written
Grading Competence grammar competence and grammar, importance, meaning exercises/Activities
1.1 Definition and Importance internalize their importance and elements
1.2 Grammatical Competence:
Week 1 & 2 Meaning and Elements
(Aug-15-22, 2020)
Week 3 & 4 1.2 Parts of a Sentence and the Identify the parts of a Sentence analysis; formation and Oral and written
(Aug 29- Sept 5, Basic Types sentence and the basic types construction. exercises/Activities
2020) Parts of a Sentence and construct correct
Basic Types of Sentences sentences Exercises on sentence
Punctuation of Sentences punctuation.
Week 5 & 6 1.3 Principles of Composition Define and explain the Narrating events while observing Oral and written
(Sept 12-19, 2020) Applied to Sentences sentence and kinds of correct usage of verbs, both exercises/Activities
A. Sentence Unity sentence. through speaking and writing
Consistency of Tense Speak and write accurately
Consistency of Voice thru the use of verbs in Analyzing sentences containing
Consistency of Mood correct form, tense, voice and sentence unity of different
Consistency Subject mood! classes.
Consistency of Number and Person Identify and explain a topic
Consistency of Ideas sentence.
Consistency of Tone Write a good paragraph.
Consistency of Language
Week 7 & 8 B. Coherence in the Sentence Observe effective use of Using pronouns of different Oral and written
(Sept 26- Oct 3, Order of the Sentence Parts pronouns of various types in types in sentences, paragraphs, exercises/Activities
2020) Coordination written work and in speech compositions.
Subordination
Making the Reference of the Pronouns Mid-Term Exams
Clear
Final Grading C. Emphasis Enhance written and spoken Recognizing active and passive Oral and written
By position utterances by using active and voice and identifying their exercises/Activities
By The use of the Active and Passive passive voice by position, functions through analysis of
Week 9 & 10 Voice style and variety of word sentences.
(Oct 10-17, 2020 By Style order.
By the Use of a Variety of Word Order
Week 11 & 12 Finals Understand and analyze Using varying strategies of Activity on practicing rhetorical
(Oct 24-31, 2020) conventions for purpose, writing processes in composing analysis of genre conventions of
IV. The Composition audience, and genre and course projects, including multiple types of work that
Parts of the Composition understanding that genres working effectivity in peer demonstrates an understanding
Length of the Composition evolve in response to changes groups to give and receive of purpose, audience, and
Principles of Composition Writing in material conditions and substantive feedback on context of the genre convention.
imposing technologies. emerging drafts.
Practice varying strategies for
composition, using self-
evaluation to recognize that
writing processes are
recursive and flexible.
Week 13 & 14 V. Forms of Discourse Analyze, synthesize, and Composing output that Reflecting on and describing
(Nov 7-14, 2020) Exposition evaluate information from substantially and effectively students’ individual writing
Description various non-scholarly texts, analyzes, incorporates, and processes and how they
Narration attending especially to attributes credible texts produced contribute to students’
Argumentation relationships between by others. continued literacy development.
assertion and evidence and to
patterns pf organization.
Week 15 & 16 VI. Speech Matters and Putting Describe the nature, elements Lecture and class discussion on Quizzes and seatwork on
(Nov 21-28, 2020) Thoughts on Paper and functions of verbal and elements and types of identifying elements of
Definition of Communication non-verbal communication in communication communication (e.g. sender,
The Power of Communication various and multicultural message, channel, receiver,
The Process of Communication contexts Group work on identifying effect
Effective Managerial Communication Identify the level of elements of communication in
Advantages of Printed Communication communication various elements
Translate the process of
communication at work.
Internalize the power of
communication, the
principles of communication,
and the advantages of printed
communication.
Week 17 & 18 VII. Developing Proficiency in Acquire superior knowledge The 8 C’s of a Business Letter Recitation
(Dec 5-12, 2020) Written Communication about the meaning of Characteristics of Effective Quizzes and seatwork on using
Writing and Answering Official business communication Letters different types of
Correspondence Know the importance of Confusing Use of Punctuation communication
a. Introduction effective business - Semicolon
b. The DepEd Flowchart of communication - Colon
Communication Discuss the basics of good - Dash
c. Types of Written Communication letter writing - Hyphen
d. Official Correspondence Gain mastery in constructing - Parenthesis
d.1. Memorandum effective letters
d.2. School Memo Effect in communication the Parts of the Letter
d.3. Indorsements characteristics of effective Format of a letter
Business letters letters and documents Addresses, Salutations, and
Social and Personal Letters Show prudence in observing Complimentary Closes
the mechanics in writing
Week 19 & 20 VIII. A Quick Guide to Punctuation Clarify meaning thru the use Observing correct punctuation in Oral and written activities
(Dec 19, 2020) Observing correct punctuation in of symbols that separate or given sentences, paragraphs.
given sentences and paragraphs. connect certain parts of
sentences. Final Exams
V. Course Requirements:
1. Attendance
2. A rating of at least 80% in all quizzes, tests, and mid-term and final examinations
3. Active participation in group discussions
4. Assignments, written reports, researches
5. Other requirements as may be deemed necessary
VII. REFERENCES:
1. Alcantara, Rebecca D. (2008). Effective Writing. Quezon City: Phoenix Press, Inc.
2. Baraceros, Esther L. (2010). Business Correspondence. Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inx.
3. Bautista, ma. Lourdes. (2012). English for Specific Purposes: Arts & Sciences. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore.
4. Ferrmin, Virginia A. 2009) Developing Skills in Writing Academic Research and Business Corespondence. Valenzuela City: Mutya Publishing House.
5. Finkelstein, Leo Jr. (2010). Pocket Books of English Gramma., N.Y McGraw – Hill Co. Inc.
6. Megan, Roderick. (2011). Grammar Booster, Singapore, Thomson Learning Ass.
Prepared by: Approved:
ROBERTO R. PANTIG, PhD MAGDALENA C. ROQUE, PhD
Instructor Dean of Graduate School
