Silay Institute, Incorporated

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1

Instructor: JORGE A. BARZANAS, LPT

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with enhancing the writing and speaking
skills for a clear, and persuasive delivery and to develop skill
to construct a coherent argument.
II. COURSE CREDITS: 3 Units
III. ALLOCATED TIME: 54 hours
IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. identify the concepts of English language, communication strategies, verbal and non-
verbal communication and the four-fold skills based on English Language and
comprehension;
2. meet high professional expertise in writing and communication;
3. compose and deliver a speech that adheres to the principles and guidelines of speech-
making.
V. COURSE PLAN

CONTENT TIME-FRAME

Chapter 1: Introduction of Communication Skills and Characteristics of

Language
1.1 Elements and process of communication
1.2 Theories of communication
1.3 Effective communication skills
18 hours
1.4 Verbal and non-verbal elements

Chapter II: Grammar

2.1 Subject-Verb Agreement

2.2 Pronoun- antecedent agreement
2.3 Tenses
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Chapter III: Communicative Competence Strategies in Various Speech

Situations
16 hours
3.1 Types of Speech Context
3.2 Types of Speech Style
3.3 Types of speech Act
3.4 Types of Communicative Strategy

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Chapter IV: Introduction to Public Speaking

4.1 Types of Speeches 20 hours

4.2 Methods of Speech delivery
4.3 Principles of Speech Writing
4.4 Principles of Speech Delivery
4.5 Speech Delivery
FINAL EXAMINATION

VI. GRADING SYSTEM:

Quizzes ( Short & long quizzes) 30%

Performance Task (Assignment, Projects, Reports, Class participation) 30%
Examination 40%
TOTAL 100%