Republic of the Philippines

SULU STATE COLLEGE

School of Arts and Sciences
Captiol Site, Patikul, Sulu

COURSE OUTLINE

Course No.:
Course Description: Literary Criticism

The study and use of different literary theories to write critiques on selection from various genres.

Course Objective: At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

1. Identify the history and concepts of the various literary theories;

2. Write informed critiques of different literary pieces according to the various literary theories; and
3. Gain appreciation of critiquing literary tools through the use of various literary theories.

Content / Subject Matter

I. Introduction to the Course IV. Marxist Criticism

A. Class Orientation A. Background and concepts of
B. Introduction to Literary Criticism Marxism
B. Reading and critiquing Marxist
II. Structuralist Criticism literature
A. Prose/Fiction C. Marxist understanding of literature
1. Elements of Fiction
2. Responding to Fiction V. Deconstruction / New Historical / Post-
Modern Criticism
B. Poetry A. Background and concepts of
1. Elements of Poetry Deconstruction / New Historical /
2. Analyzing Poetry Post-Modern Criticism
B. Critiquing literature using
C. Plays / Drama deconstructive criticism
1. Elements of Drama
2. Analyzing Drama VI. Psychoanalytic Criticism
A. Background and concepts of
D. Essay Psychoanalytic Criticism
1. Types of Essay B. Critiquing literature using
2. Analyzing Essay psychoanalytic criticism

III. Feminist Criticism VII. Reader – Response Criticism

A. Background and concepts of A. Background and concepts Reader –
Feminism Response Criticism
B. Reading Feminist works B. Critiquing literature using reader –
C. Writing critiques using Feminist response criticism
criticism
 Republic of the Philippines
SULU STATE COLLEGE
School of Arts and Sciences
Captiol Site, Patikul, Sulu

COURSE OUTLINE

Course No.: English 103

Course Description: Speech and Oral Communication

This course focuses on the principles of speech and oral communication; including speaking and
listening, correct pronunciation and diction, and the appropriate use of language in communicative situation.

Course Objective: At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

1. Explain the components of the communication process;

2. Recognize the levels, types, functions of communication;
3. Apply correct pronunciation and diction; and
4. Use English as a second language in different communication situations.

Content / Subject Matter

3. Stress and Intonation
I. Introduction to the Course
A. Class Orientation B. Verbal Symbols
B. An Overview: Communication Process 1. Uses of Verbal Communication
1. What is Communication? 2. Determinants of Word Meaning
 Importance of Communication 3. Characteristics of Voice
 Fundamental Objectives of Transmission
Speech C. Non-Verbal Symbols
 Functions of Communication 1. Forms
2. Essential Elements of 2. Elements
Communication and its Process
3. Stages of Communication IV. What is Public Communication?
 Thinking A. Modes of Delivery
 Symbolizing 1. Impromptu Speaking
 Expressing 2. Extemporaneous Speaking
3. Manuscript Reading
 Transmitting
4. Memorize Speech
 Receiving
B. The Effective Speaker
 Decoding 1. Stage Fright
 Reaction “Feedback” 2. Kinds of Stage Fright
 Monitoring C. Speech Preparation
1. Basic Types of Speech
II. Listening 2. Speech Process
A. Nature and Process of Listening
B. Stages of Listening
C. Characteristics of Effective Listening D. Patterns of Organization
D. Overcoming Barriers of Good Listening 1. Time, Order, Spatial, Cause &
Effect
E. Parts of a Speech
III. Symbol System 1. Introduction, Body or Discussion &
A. IPA (International Phonetics Alphabet) Conclusion
1. Vowel Sound
2. Consonant Sound