DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE

OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OUTLINE
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BANAYBANAY EXTENSION CAMPUS

1st Semester; SY 2019 – 2020

Course Information

1. COURSE NUMBER : ENG 10

2. COURSE TITLE : PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
3. PRE-REQUISITE : None
4. NUMBER OF UNITS : 3.0
5. COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a course that develops students’
:
communicative competence and enhances their cultural and intercultural awareness through
multimodal tasks that provide them opportunities for communicating effectively and
appropriately to a multicultural audience in local or global context. It equips students with
tools for critical evaluation of a variety of texts and focuses on the power of language and the
impact of images to emphasize the importance of conveying message responsibly. The
knowledge, skills, and insights that students gain from this course may be used in their other
academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers as they compose and
produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and/or web-based output for various purposes.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO 1 Understand the nature, elements, and functions of language and communication
CLO2 Discuss the relevance of communication to technology, globalization and cultures
CLO3 Identify different variety of languages for communication
CLO4 Utilize communication in various fields in congruence to the purpose

Course Design

Time Frame
LESSONS
(by week)

- Orientation of the DOSCST VMGO, Grading System and Classroom Policies

1
- Overview of the Course
UNIT 1 - LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
1-2  Nature of Language
Language and Communication
 Types of Communication
Types of Communication according to mode
2-3
Types of Communication according to context
Types of Communication according to purpose and style
 Communication Processes, Principles, and Ethics
Communication Models
General Principles of Effective Communication
Principles of Effective Oral Communication
Principles of Effective Written Communication
Ethics of Communication
4-5
UNIT 2 - MODES OF
COMMUNICATION
 Forms of Communication
Communication Modes
 Communication and Technology
Communication in Social Media
6 Learning Assessment
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(Preliminary Examination)
UNIT 2 - MODES OF
COMMUNICATION
7  Forms of Communication
Communication Modes
 Communication and Technology
Communication in Social Media
UNIT 3 – INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
 Communication and Globalization
The Globalization Phenomenon
The Impact of Globalization on Communication
 Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Settings
Intercultural Communication
 Varieties and Registers of Spoken and Written Language
Varieties of English
8-12
Language Registers/ Registers of English
 Exploring Texts Reflecting Different Cultures
Cultural Texts
Formal and Informal Language
 Coping with the Challenges of Intercultural Communication
Challenges of Intercultural Communication
Sources of Misunderstanding
Approaches to Studying Intercultural Communication
Learning Assessment
12
(Midterm Examination)
UNIT 4 - COMMUNICATION FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES
 The Explanation Essay
Writing an Explanation Essay
 The Blog
Writing a Blog
 Research-Based Argumentative Essay
From Research to Argument: Producing a Research-Based Argumentative
Essay
 The Oral Presentation
Preparing a Speech or Oral Report
Delivering the Report/Speech/Talk
Presenting in Groups
Overcoming Anxiety or Stage Fright
 The Debate
13-18 Types of Debate
Skills needed in Debate
Ethical Considerations
Dress and Appearance
 Literature as Communication
Understanding Literature
UNIT V- COMMUNICATION ACROSS PROFESSIONS
 Written Modes of Professional Communication
Genres Across Professions
Business Letters, Memoranda, Minutes of Meetings
Business Proposal
 The Job Interview
Applying for a Job
Preparing for a Job Interview
What to DO and What NOT to DO during Job Interviews
Learning Assessment
18
(Final Examination)
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References:
 Madrunio, M. & Martin, I. (2018). Purposive Communication Using English in Multilingual Contexts.
C & E Publishing, Inc.
 Barrot, J. & Sipacio, P.J. (2018). Purposive Communication in the 21 st Century. C & E Publishing,
Inc.

Grading System
Major Examinations (Prelim/Midterm/Final) : 30%
Written and Oral Performances
(Quizzes/Assignments/Written and Oral Activities/Participation) : 70%
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TOTAL : 100%

Course Requirements:
1. Completion of Academic Works: Written and Oral

Classroom Policies/Guidelines:
a. Before and after the session, all students must strictly observe 5S inside the classroom.
b. The college policy on attendance must be strictly implemented in the class. A call or text message must
be done in advance by a student if he/she will not be able to attend a session.
c. Active Participation/Cooperation in class discussions and other classroom activities must be observed.
d. All students must observe due dates for the submission of any written work. All written work is
expected to be of professional quality. Mechanics and grammar must be remembered always. All work
is expected to be original, or referenced fully. If there is a question relating to the originality of the
work, institutional plagiarism procedures will be followed.
e. No electronic gadgets must be used during the class, unless the students are allowed to use them for
classroom purposes.
f. Students must be in their proper and complete uniform on the days they are required to wear uniform.
g. There will be no special examination unless students can present proper documents (i.e. doctor’s note,
obituary of a relative/friend, court appearance notice, etc).
h. Written report must be neatly printed on A4 bond paper after it is carefully edited and proofread, with 1
inch margins on all sides, and TNR and 12 for the font style and size respectively. Written report with
multiple pages must be paginated and stapled together. It must be submitted with a title page following
the format discussed in class. It must contain citations or references and it must be submitted two days
before the scheduled time for facilitation. Late papers will be accepted, however, there will be a
corresponding 5% deduction per day of being late.
i. It is expected that students come to class with all assigned reading completed. The reading assignments
provide a background for class discussion and activities. It is imperative to keep up with the reading.
j. Cheating in quizzes, exams, projects, and/or outputs is strictly prohibited. Once caught, a desired
consequence shall be inflicted to the guilty individual/s.
k. The rating scheme and grading system may vary according to the discretion of the faculty handling the
subject.

Prepared by:

JOHN LEMUEL L. BERDOS, LPT ____________

Faculty Date