Appendices

Appendix A-I
PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY
Date
DR. GRACE SANTA D. ESTRADA

Dean of College
UM Tagum College
Tagum City
Dear Maam:
Greetings!
I am Jose Elmer Oficiar Jr., a Graduate School student of the

University of Immaculate Conception. I am currently working on with my
dissertation entitled Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A
Phenomenology. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree,
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics in the University of Immaculate
Conception.
Anent to this, may I humbly request permission to conduct my study in

this institution UM Tagum College in which the identified gay students of this
school year 2012-2013 are my respondents in this particular undertaking.
Thank you very much for your favorable response.
Very truly yours,
(SGD) JOSE ELMER S. OFICIAR JR.

Researcher
Appendix A-II
LETTER TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE STUDY
Date
Dear Respondents,
The undersigned is a student of the University of Immaculate

Conception, Davao City and currently taking Doctor of Philosophy in Applied
Linguistics (Ph.D.-App Ling). I am conducting a dissertation research entitled
Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A Phenomenology, in partial
fulfillment of the said course.
In line with this, I am humbly asking for your support and cooperation
as you are being chosen as one of the participants. I am giving you the
assurance that any information given will be kept confidential.
I do acknowledge your cooperation for the attainment of this

undertaking.
Thank you very much and God Bless.
Respectfully Yours,
(SGD) JOSE ELMER OFICIAR

Researcher
Appendix B
FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW GUIDE
Interviewer:
I am very privilege to have you as one of my participants of this study
about our gay lingo. I would also like to profess my appreciation for rendering
your time in this endeavor. With this, I will be asking you some queries about
the evolution of gay lingo in your school since I believe you are one of those
who have comprehensive knowledge about the topic. Thus, I am humbly
asking for your full cooperation and participation. Should there be any
questions not clear to you, please dont hesitate to ask me to explain and
clarify it.
Interview guide for query no. 1 (How does specialized language of homosexuality
evolve in the academic community in Tagum?)
Building Rapport:
1. How often do you use Gay Lingo in conversations?
2 How would you start a conversation in gay lingo?
3. How did you learn to use gay lingo in communication?
Focus Group Discussion:
4. Why are you using gay lingo? What are your reasons?
5. In your own view, how does gay lingo evolve in your school?
6. Why is gay lingo changing from time to time? Was there a pattern?
7. In your own perception, what do you think are the reasons of its change?
8. How do you feel when you are using gay lingo in school?
9. Does gay lingo reflect your sexual preference (Sexuality)? Why?

Appendix C
SIMULATION OF GAY LINGO CONVERSATION
Simulation guide for query no. 2 (What are the linguistic features of the
specialized language?)
Instruction:
At this point, we are going to have a simulation of conversations you
do in gay lingo. I will not interfere in your conversation. I will just be an
observer, so you have to assume that I am not here. All you need to do is to
engage each other in a conversation that you usually do within your circle in
gay lingo. This will be recorded in video and audio tape.
After the Simulation:
Can you list down words or expressions you commonly used in gay lingo
during conversations in this matrix?
Gay word Translation Meaning (Used Syntax

(English and when) (Sentence)
Cebuano)
Appendix D
CONSENT FORM FOR RESEARCH STUDY
Title of the Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A

Phenomenology
Name of Researcher: JOSE ELMER S. OFICIAR
1. I confirm that I have read and understood the information sheet for
the above study and have had the opportunity to ask clarification about my
participation.
2. I am aware of my voluntary participationin this research and that I

am free to retract at any time, without giving any reason.
3. I do not have any hesitation if my interview is video taped or audio

taped and transcribed for data analysis.
4. I fully understand that copies of transcripts will be returned to me

for verification and my real name will be kept in secret and I will be
identified by a pseudonym in any publications arising from the research.
5. I agree / do not agree (delete as applicable) to take part in the

above study.
________________________ _____________ _________________

Name of the participant Date Signature
_______________________ _____________ _________________

Name of the Researcher Date Signature
Appendix E-I
Archival Information Sheet
Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A Phenomenology
Archival no: FFFGD 001
Name of file: Focus Group Discussion 1
Data Type Date Conducted Participants
Focus Group Interview September 5, 2012 Gays (UMTC)
Data in this envelope: Staff Name Date

Video File (CD) x Data Researcher 9/5/12
Collector
Audiotape File (CD) Transcriber Researcher 9/4/12
FG Notes x Typist Researcher 9/4/12
Simulation Notes
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix

Appendix E-II

September 27,
Focus Group Interview Gays (SMC)
2012

Collector
Simulation Notes
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix

Appendix E-III

September 28,
Focus Group Interview Gays (USEP)
2012

Video File (CD) Data Researcher 9/28/12
Collector
Audiotape File (CD) x Transcriber Researcher 10/8/12
Simulation Notes
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix

Appendix E-IV
Focus Group Interview October 2, 2012 Gays (UMTC)

Collector
Simulation Notes
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix

Appendix E-V
Archival no: FFS 001
Name of file: Simulation 1
Simulation September 5, 2012 Gays (UMTC)

Collector
FG Notes Typist Researcher 9/4/12
Simulation Notes x
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix x

Appendix E-VI

September 27,
Simulation Gays (SMC)
2012

Collector
Simulation Notes x
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix x

Appendix E-III

September 28,
Simulation Gays (USEP)
2012

Collector
Simulation Notes x
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix x

Appendix E-IV
Simulation October 2, 2012 Gays (UMTC)

Collector
Simulation Notes x
Handwritten Field
Notes
Transcription x
(Hardcopy)
Transcription
(softcopy)
Gay word Matrix x

Appendix F-I
Note Taker Form with Field Note
Focus Group Discussion
Archival No: FGD02 Site: UMTC
Date: 9/5/2012 Focus Group: FGD1-UMTC
Start Time: 6:00 PM Moderator: Jose Elmer Oficiar
End Time: 6:11:16 PM Camera Man/Audio Recorder: Frits

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 1 Gay Participant 7
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-II
Date: 9/27/2012 Focus Group: FGD2-SMC
Start Time: 7:00 PM Moderator: Ritchard Ocio
End Time: 7:06:23 PM Camera Man/Audio Recorder: Jose Elmer

Oficiar
Front Jose Elmer Oficiar
Ritchard Ocio
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-III
Date: 9/28/2012 Focus Group: FGD3-USEP

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-IV
Date: 9/28/2012 Focus Group: FGD4-UMTC

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-V
Simulation
Archival No: SG02 Site: UMTC
Date: 9/5/2012 Focus Group: SG1-UMTC

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-VI
Simulation
Date: 9/27/2012 Focus Group: SG2-SMC
Start Time: 8:00 PM Moderator: Ritchard Ocio
End Time: 8:08:17 PM Camera Man/Audio Recorder: Jose Elmer

Oficiar
Front Jose Elmer Oficiar
Ritchard Ocio
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-VII
Simulation
Date: 9/28/2012 Focus Group: SG3-USEP

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 4
Appendix F-VIII
Simulation
Date: 9/28/2012 Focus Group: SG4-UMTC

Arabis
Front Frits Arabis
Jose Elmer Oficiar
Gay Participant 4
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name : JOSE ELMER S. OFICIAR JR.
Address : Blk. 6, Lot 18, Garcia Vill.
Date of Birth : March 10, 1986
Place of Birth : Badian, Cebu
Civil Status : Single
Father : Jose Elmer Oficiar Sr.
Mother : Felomina S. Oficiar
Educational Background
Elementary : Magugpo Pilot Imelda SpEd Center

1993-1999
Secondary : UM Tagum College

1999-2003
College : UM Tagum College (BSED English)

2003-2007 (Cum Laude)
Graduate Studies: UM Tagum College

MaEd- Teaching English
Post Graduate Studies: University of Immaculate Conception

Ph. D. in Applied Linguistics
Research Productivity
1. Research collaboration (on-going) Provincial Tourism Research

Davao del Norte
2. Insights 2010 Graduate School Journal (University of Mindanao

Tagum Campus) Title: Language Learning Beliefs and its Application: Basis
for ESP Program
3. Pendulum 2010 UM Research Journal (University of Mindanao)
Title: Language Learning Beliefs and its Application: Basis for ESP Program
Work/Teaching Experience
High School Teacher 2007-2008 Tagum National Trade

School, 3rd year.
Vocational Teacher 2007-2008 Tagum National Trade

School, English-HRM
Instructor 3 2008-1st Sem. UM Tagum College

English, CAS Dept.
Clerk Processor B Jan.-May, 2009 Tagum Water District

Commercial Dept.
Asst. Professor 1 2009-2010 UM Tagum College
English, CAS Dept.
Assoc. Professor 2 2010-present UM Tagum Campus

English, College of
Teacher Education
Involvement and Membership in Civic and School Organization
Year Position
2009-present Singles for Christ, Member
2012-present Faculty Club, Secretary
2012-present Researcher, Provincial Tourism Office

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Appendix A-I

PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY

DR. GRACE SANTA D. ESTRADA

I am Jose Elmer Oficiar Jr., a Graduate School student of the

Anent to this, may I humbly request permission to conduct my study in

Thank you very much for your favorable response.

Very truly yours,

(SGD) JOSE ELMER S. OFICIAR JR.

LETTER TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE STUDY

The undersigned is a student of the University of Immaculate

I do acknowledge your cooperation for the attainment of this

Thank you very much and God Bless.

(SGD) JOSE ELMER OFICIAR

FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW GUIDE

I am very privilege to have you as one of my participants of this study

who have comprehensive knowledge about the topic. Thus, I am humbly

1. How often do you use Gay Lingo in conversations?

2 How would you start a conversation in gay lingo?

3. How did you learn to use gay lingo in communication?

Focus Group Discussion:

9. Does gay lingo reflect your sexual preference (Sexuality)? Why?

SIMULATION OF GAY LINGO CONVERSATION

At this point, we are going to have a simulation of conversations you

do in gay lingo. I will not interfere in your conversation. I will just be an

gay lingo. This will be recorded in video and audio tape.

After the Simulation:

during conversations in this matrix?

Gay word Translation Meaning (Used Syntax

CONSENT FORM FOR RESEARCH STUDY

Title of the Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A

Name of Researcher: JOSE ELMER S. OFICIAR

2. I am aware of my voluntary participationin this research and that I

3. I do not have any hesitation if my interview is video taped or audio

4. I fully understand that copies of transcripts will be returned to me

5. I agree / do not agree (delete as applicable) to take part in the

________________________ _____________ _________________

_______________________ _____________ _________________

Archival Information Sheet

Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A Phenomenology

Archival no: FFFGD 001

Name of file: Focus Group Discussion 1

Data Type Date Conducted Participants

Focus Group Interview September 5, 2012 Gays (UMTC)

Data in this envelope: Staff Name Date

FG Notes x Typist Researcher 9/4/12

Gay word Matrix

Archival Information Sheet

Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A Phenomenology

Archival no: FFFGD 001

Name of file: Focus Group Discussion 2

Data Type Date Conducted Participants

Data in this envelope: Staff Name Date

FG Notes x Typist Researcher 10/8/12

Gay word Matrix

Archival Information Sheet

Study: Specialized Language of Homosexuality: A Phenomenology

Archival no: FFFGD 001

Name of file: Focus Group Discussion 3

Data Type Date Conducted Participants

Data in this envelope: Staff Name Date

FG Notes x Typist Researcher 10/8/12

Gay word Matrix

Archival Information Sheet

__________________ _ ___________

_________________ _ ___________