Republic of the Philippines

Central Luzon State University

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija 3120

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES

COURSE SYLLABUS
ENGL 1100 Language, Culture and Society

A. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

1. Vision of the University

Central Luzon State University as a world class National University for science and technology in agriculture and allied fields.

2. Mission of the University

Central Luzon State University shall develop globally competitive, work-ready, socially-responsible and empowered human resources who value
life-long learning; and to generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge and technologies for poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and
sustainable development.

3. Quality Policy Statement

a. Excellent service to humanity is our commitment.

b. We are committed to develop globally competent and empowered human resources, and to generate knowledge and technologies for
inclusive societal development.
c. We are dedicated to uphold CLSU’s core values and principles, comply with statutory and regulatory standards and continuously improve the
effectiveness of our quality management systems.
d. Mahalaga ang inyong tinig upang higit na mapahusay ang kalidad ng aming paglilingkod.

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 4. Goals of the College of Arts and Sciences

a. To equip students with basic knowledge   and    skills needed in    pursuit    of    more    advanced and specialized fields of endeavor;
b. To develop civic consciousness of students and train them for active involvement   in environmental concerns and agro-industrial development;
and
c. To mold students into more humane individuals through exposure to the arts and participation in various forms of artistic activities.

5. Objectives of the Department of English and Humanities

a. To strengthen students’ competency in the English language as a means of producing graduates with communication competence in different
fields of specialization;
b. To enhance students’ capabilities in art appreciation and explore their potentials via visual and performing arts anchored on Philippine heritage
and culture;
c. To provide students with crucial skills in the language and literature in response to contemporary demands for their productive employment in
various fields;
d. To offer students the critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills that enable students to perform efficiently and effectively in all skill areas at all
levels of English, in a wide variety of settings, and for various occupational purposes; and
e. To enhance students’ exploration of individual, gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity through the study of the humanities, literature and language.

B. PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. Name of the Program Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature

2. BOR Approval BOR Resolution No. 57 S 2010
3. Date of Approval 2010

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 6. Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives Mission

Three to five years after graduation:  

1. The ABLL graduates demonstrate advanced proficiency in English for interpersonal and public oral and written
✔
communication in their chosen field of expertise;

2. As linguistic and literary experts, the ABLL graduates utilize the classical and contemporary language and literary
theories and concepts in their chosen careers for the advancement and promotion of cultural understanding across ✔
social barriers;

3. The ABLL graduates are global leaders in linguistic and literary research, communication and media, publishing,
✔
extension, training and instruction to promote alleviation, environmental protection and sustainable development; and

4. The ABLL graduates pursue advanced studies in fields relevant to their discipline. ✔

7. Program Outcomes and its Relationship to the Program Educational Objectives

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 Program Educational
Program Outcomes
Objectives
By the time of graduation, students of the program have the ability to: 1 2 3 4

Exude skill and confidence in speaking, writing, grammar and usage of the international language, English for
a) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
communicating with native and non-native speakers;

b Model strong interpersonal skills such as the ability to manage and resolve conflicts, and the ability to assert
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
) rights, interest, limits, and needs acquired through effective communication;

Embody the appreciation of arts in literature across the globe and achieve the creation of pieces of literature
c) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
for publication;

d
Exemplify in analytical and conceptual thinking in literature and other printed materials; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
)

Apply close reading of texts in the analysis and interpretation across the professions, such as advertising,
e) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
marketing, media, etc. by focusing on literary and non-literary features;

Deploy critical perspectives in the analysis and interpretation of texts across the professions such as an
f) advertisement or a news article, etc. in a national and global context as an individual or as a member of a ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
team;

g) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the practice of Language and Literature; and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Analyze reason and communicate effectively as they pose, solve, and interpret problems in line with
h
interacting with scientific inquiry and showing interest in research writing to keep pace with the global ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
)
demands.

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 C. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

1. Name of the Instructor Rehuel Nikolai B. Soriano

2. Office Department of English and Humanities, Office C
3. Telephone Number 044-9602866
4. Email Address nikolaimishima@gmail.com
5. Consultation Hours 11:00-1:00 MT

D. COURSE INFORMATION

1. Course Code ENGL 1100

2. Course Title Language, Culture and Society
3. Course Description An introduction to the world of language and linguistics. Students explore the great diversity of
world languages and develop an understanding of the genetic and geographical ties among them.
They learn to appreciate language as an object of scientific study and to apply their new
knowledge to everyday social interactions in their own lives and communities. They examine
the relationship of linguistic variation to social and cultural identity.
4. Pre-requisite None
5. Co-requisite None
6. Credit 3 units
7. Class Hours 7:00-8:30
8. Class Schedule TTH

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 8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes

PO CODE
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes a b c d e f g h

D   D D D D D  

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 PO CODE
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes

a b c d e f g h
After completing this course, the students must be able to:

1. explain how language, whose primary function is to serve

as an instrument of communication, serves secondarily to
help establish aspects of the social identity of its
speakers. They will be able to list aspects of social
identity that correlate with linguistic identity—national,
ethnic, class, geographical, sexual, educational—and give
specific examples of how these aspects of social identity
are supported or reinforced by language use. D     D        
2. describe the status of geographical variations in a
language—dialects, as well as
the social equivalent of such variation. They will gather
data from their own speech and that of their
families and peers, of how individual speakers switch
among varieties, and report on these examples to
the class.     D D        
3. list some of the societal issues that arise when more than
one language is widely
spoken in a country. They will learn about the role of
governments in establishing language policies—
such as bilingual education and language immersion—
and in protecting endangered languages.     D   D      
4. discuss the difference between approaching human
linguistic behavior as an object of scientific study
(linguistics), and approaching it with the view that some
ways of speaking are “good” and some are “bad” and
attempting to impose a “better” variety on a speech
community (prescriptivism). They will be able to
articulate the fact that all languages develop to serve the
needs of their speakers, who are members of particular
societies and practitioners of particular cultures, and that
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languages can therefore not be compared in terms of
their inherent superiority or inferiority D          D    
5. define and give specific examples of: a) standard
 Level: I- Introductory E-Enabling D- Demonstrative

9. Course Coverage

Teaching Learning
Week Course Outcome Learning Outcome Assessment
Topics Activities Activities

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 Course Introduction,
Learning Contract Presentation of their
1 Requirements, and Classroom Discussion
Making Learning Contract
Policies Orientation
CO1: explain how
language, whose
primary function is to Gain sociological Lecture/Open Open Forum Quiz
serve as an instrument understanding of Forum
of communication, language
serves secondarily to
help establish aspects
of the social identity of
its speakers. They will
The Social Function of
be able to list aspects
Language, Language and
of social identity that
1-2 Geographical, Ethnic and
correlate with
National Identity
linguistic identity—
national, ethnic, class,
geographical, sexual,
educational—and give
specific examples of
how these aspects of
social identity are
supported or
reinforced by
language use.
Dialects, sociolects, registers Gain skills on the
data collection and
oral reporting
3-5

Lecture, Storytelling/video Quiz

CO2: 1.describe the Reporting presentation

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 status of geographical
variations in a
language—dialects, as
well as
the social equivalent
of such variation. They
will gather data from
their own speech and
that of their
families and peers, of
how individual
speakers switch
among varieties, and
report on these
examples to
the class.

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

6

7-11

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 C03: list some of the
societal issues that Language policy and planning Understand the Lecture/Film Group Activity Quiz/Recitation
arise when more than concept of language Showing
one language is widely diversity

CO4: discuss the Prescriptivism and the equality

difference between of languages.
approaching human
linguistic behavior as
an object of scientific
study (linguistics), and  
approaching it with
the view that some
ways of speaking are
“good” and some are
“bad” and attempting
to impose a “better”
variety on a speech
community
(prescriptivism). They
will be able to
articulate the fact that
all languages develop
to serve the needs of
their speakers, who
are members of
particular societies

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 and practitioners of
particular cultures,
and that languages
can therefore not be
compared in terms of
their inherent
superiority or
inferiority

12 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

12

Lecture Open Quiz

Pidgins
forum/Evaluating
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 define and give each other’s work
specific examples of:
a) standard languages,
b) pidgins, c) creoles.
They will be able to  
Creoles They will be able to Lecture/Reportin Evaluating each Paper Presentation
describe how a creole
describe how a g other’s work (group work)/ Creative
develops from a pidgin
creole develops from Output
and list specific criteria a pidgin and list
needed for a language specific criteria Paper Presentation
variety to be needed for a
considered standard. language variety to
They will give be considered
13-15 standard. They will
examples showing
give examples
that pidgins and
showing that pidgins
creoles may fill a need and creoles
in situations where no may fill a need in
standard language is situations where no
available standard language is
available

18 FINAL TERM EXAMINATION

10. Course Evaluation

Course Knowledge/ Thinking Skills Percentage

Program Outcomes Outcom
CP FTE STE FE
e
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 CO1  3.00    
   
CO2   1.00  1.00   2.00  
Exude skill and confidence in speaking, writing, grammar and usage of the CO3    1.00 1.00  1.00   
a) international language, English for communicating with native and non- CO4 3.00   1.00 1.00  2.00   
native speakers;
CO5 3.00         

Total A  9.00 3.00  3.00  5.00

  20.00
CO1 1.00  1.00  1.00     
CO2 1.00  1.00  1.00  3.00   
Embody the appreciation of arts in literature across the globe and CO3 2.00  1.00  1.00  3.00   
c)
achieve the creation of pieces of literature for publication; CO4 1.00  1.00  1.00     
CO5   1.00  1.00     
Total C 5.00   5.00 5.00  6.00  21.00
CO1          
CO2   1.00  2.00  2.00  
Exemplify in analytical and conceptual thinking in literature and other CO3    2.00 2.00  3.00   
d)
printed materials; CO4 1.00  1.00  1.00  2.00   
CO5 2.00        
Total D  3.00  4.00 5.00  7.00  19.00 
CO1 1.00  1.00  1.00  1.00   
Apply close reading of texts in the analysis and interpretation across the CO2 1.00        
e) professions, such as advertising, marketing, media, etc. by focusing on CO3 1.00        
literary and non-literary features;
CO4    1.00  1.00 2.00   
CO5          
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 Total E 3.00   2.00  2.00 3.00  10.00 
CO1          
CO2          
Deploy critical perspectives in the analysis and interpretation of texts CO3          
f) across the professions such as an advertisement or a news article, etc. in
a national and global context as an individual or as a member of a team; CO4 1.00  2.00  3.00  5.00   
CO5  1.00 2.00  2.00  2.00   
Total F 2.00  4.00  5.00   7.00 18.00 
CO1          
CO2          
Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the practice of CO3          
g)
Language and Literature; CO4 1.00  1.00  2.00 3.00   
CO5 2.00  1.00 1.00  1.00   
Total G 3.00  2.00  3.00   4.00 12.00 
TOTAL  25.00  20.00  23.00  32.00 100

Computation of Final Grade:

Passing Rate: 60%

Course Weighted Average = 50% Term Examination + 30% Paper Defense (oral) + 20% Class Performance (Assignment, Activities, Quizzes, Recitation,
Attendance) + Additional Points (e.g. varsity)

CWA Final Grade

Below 55 5.00

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 55.00-59.99 4.00
60.00-64.44 3.00
64.45-68.88 2.75
68.89-73.33 2.50
73.34-77.77 2.25
77.78-82.22 2.00
82.23-86.67 1.75
86.68-91.11 1.50
91.12-95.56 1.25
95.57-100 1.00

11. References
Crystal, David. 2010. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Third edition. Cambridge
University Press. ISBN: 978-0-521-73650-3
Trudgill, Peter. 2001. Sociolinguistics: An introduction to language and society. Fourth edition.
Penguin Books. ISBN: 978-0-14-028921-3

12. Course Materials

a. Course Syllabus
b. Readings/Lecture Notes
c. Worksheets

13. Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component

a. General Education: 20%

b. Professional: 80%

E. OTHERS

1. Life-long Learning Opportunities

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 Students are encouraged to determine their own learning styles and strategies so they can monitor and evaluate their learnings. We believe
that learning is not confined in the classroom but takes place throughout various events in life. They can enhance themselves through
continually checking updates on Language and Literature trends such as reading latest books and blogs, attending conferences and seminars
and other professional development activities.

2. Class Policies

a. Class attendance. Students are required to attend classes punctually and regularly. Any student with three consecutive absences from his/her
class must obtain a class readmission slip from the concerned dean to be presented to the instructors before he/she can be admitted in class.
When the student’s absences in one semester have reached 20 percent of the required number of hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory or any
other scheduled work, and the absences are unexcused, the student shall be unofficially dropped from the class and given a grade of 5.0.
b. Wearing of ID and Uniform. As specified by their respective college/department where uniforms are required, students may be penalized for
not wearing their uniform during the prescribed days. Wearing of the university ID is required of all students who are given a minimum of one-
week reprieve from the start of classes before this regulation is enforced. Students who do not wear their ID are subjected to appropriate
university rules and regulations.
c. Examination. Three scheduled examinations shall be given per semester as follows: Two Term Examinations and A Final Examination
An examination permit is required of each student before he/she is allowed to take the final examination. A special examination is only given to
a student who incurred an excused absence during a scheduled final/term examination. Failure to provide an excuse slip will result to an
automatic zero on that particular examination.
d. Quizzes. Short quizzes are given unannounced but long quizzes are. Students are expected to be prepared as always and be present every
meeting to avoid missing the quizzes and activities.
e. Requirements/ Projects/ Papers. Deadlines must be met. Required outputs are discussed at the beginning of the course. Deadlines are set at
least a month before the submission to give ample time to complete the requirements. Late submissions will not be accepted.

3. Academic Integrity Policies

a. Plagiarism. Required outputs and paper works that are not properly cited are considered plagiarized. A verbal warning will be given to the first
offense, a score of zero for the second offense and a final grade of 5.00 for the third and last offense.

b. Cheating on Examination. The University strictly implements the no cheating policy especially on examinations. Once caught during term
examinations, a score of zero will be given but an automatic grade of 5.00 for final examinations.

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 c. Other forms of deceit and dishonesty. It is not acceptable to submit the same work for more than one course without obtaining permission
from the instructors, to include or exclude names for collaborative works, and to falsify or alter information.

F. REVISION HISTORY

Revision Number Date of Revision Date of Implementation Highlights of Revision

0 January 25, 2019 2nd Semester 2018-2019 OBE Format

G. PREPARATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Name of the Faculty Signature Date Signed

Prepared By: Rehuel Nikolai B. Soriano

Instructor

Reviewed By: GINA TAGASA

Syllabus Review Committee Member
(SRC)
Mark Anthony G. Moyano, PhD.
Chair, SRC and DEH

Approved by: EVARISTO A. ABELLA, PhD.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

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