UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

College of Arts and Sciences Education

General Education - Language

Physically Distanced but Academically Engaged

Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Course/Subject: ENGLISH 202 (Communicative English)

Name of Teacher: MARY JANE T. PALICTE

THIS SIM/SDL MANUAL IS A DRAFT VERSION ONLY; NOT FOR REPRODUCTION

AND DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED USE. THIS IS INTENDED ONLY
FOR THE USE OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE
COURSE/SUBJECT.
EXPECT REVISIONS OF THE MANUAL.
 College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
TABLE OF CONTENTS (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

Course Outline 3
Course Outline Policy 3
The Meaning of Communication 7
Characteristics of Communication 7
Process of Communication 8
Elements of Communication 9
Types of Communication 12
Barriers to Effective Communication 12
Listening 16
Purposes of Listening 16
Barriers to Active Listening 19
Stage Fright 24
Phonology 28
Front Vowels 30
Central Vowels 31
Back Vowels 32
Consonants 35
Stress 52
Intonation 62
Vocal Delivery 74
Physical Delivery 85
The Final Moment 98
Online Code of Conduct 100

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 College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

Course Outline: ENG 202a – COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

Course Facilitator:
Email:
Student Consultation: Done by online (LMS) or thru text, emails or calls
Mobile:
Phone: (082) 300-5456/ 305-0647 Local 118
Effectivity Date: May 2020
Mode of Delivery: Blended (On-Line with face to face or virtual sessions)
Time Frame: 54 Hours
Student Workload: Expected Self-Directed Learning
Requisites: ENG 201a
Credit: 6
Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled Virtual or face to face sessions.

Course Outline Policy

Areas of Concern Details

Contact and Non-contact Hours
Assessment Task Submission
This 6-unit course self-instructional manual is designed
for blended learning mode of instructional delivery with
scheduled face to face or virtual sessions. The expected
number of hours will be 54 including the face to face or
virtual sessions. The face to face sessions shall include
the summative assessment tasks (exams) since this
course is crucial in the licensure examination
for teachers.
Submission of assessment tasks shall be on 3 rd, 5th, 7th
and 9th week of the term. The assessment paper shall be
attached with a cover page indicating the title of the
assessment task (if the task is performance), the name
of the course coordinator, date of submission and name
of the student. The document should be emailed to the
course coordinator. It is also expected that you already
paid your tuition and other fees before the submission of
the assessment task.

If the assessment task is done in real time through the

features in the Blackboard Learning Management
System, the schedule shall be arranged ahead of time
by the course coordinator.

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 College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

Since this course is included in the licensure examination

for teachers, you will be required to take the Multiple-
Choice Question exam inside the University. This should
be scheduled ahead of time by your course coordinator.
This is non-negotiable for all licensure-based programs.
Turnitin Submission To ensure honesty and authenticity, all assessment
(if necessary) tasks are required to be submitted through Turnitin with
a maximum similarity index of 30% allowed. This means
that if your paper goes beyond 30%, the students will
either opt to redo her/his paper or explain in writing
addressed to the course coordinator the reasons for the
similarity. In addition, if the paper has reached more
than 30% similarity index, the student may be called for
a disciplinary action in accordance with the University’s
OPM on Intellectual and Academic Honesty.

Please note that academic dishonesty such as cheating

and commissioning other students or people to complete
the task for you have severe punishments
(reprimand, warning, expulsion).

Penalties for Late The score for an assessment item submitted after the
Assignments/Assessments designated time on the due date, without an approved
extension of time, will be reduced by 5% of the possible
maximum score for that assessment item for each day
or part day that the assessment item is late.

However, if the late submission of assessment paper

has a valid reason, a letter of explanation should be
submitted and approved by the course coordinator. If
necessary, you will also be required to present/attach
evidences.
Return of Assignments/ Assessment tasks will be returned to you two (2) weeks
Assessments after the submission. This will be returned by email or
via Blackboard portal.

For group assessment tasks, the course coordinator will

require some or few of the students for online or virtual
sessions to ask clarificatory questions to validate the
originality of the assessment task submitted and to
ensure that all the group members are involved.
Assignment Resubmission You should request in writing addressed to the course
coordinator his/her intention to resubmit an assessment
task. The resubmission is premised on the student’s
failure to comply with the similarity index and other
reasonable grounds such as academic literacy

standards or other reasonable circumstances e.g.

illness, accidents financial constraints.

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Re-marking of Assessment
Papers and Appeal
Grading System
Preferred Referencing Style
Student Communication
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College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
You should request in writing addressed to the program
coordinator your intention to appeal or contest the score
given to an assessment task. The letter should explicitly
explain the reasons/points to contest the grade. The
program coordinator shall communicate with the
students on the approval and disapproval of the request.
If disapproved by the course coordinator, you can
elevate your case to the program head or the dean with
the original letter of request. The final decision will
come from the dean of the college.
All culled from BlackBoard sessions and traditional
contact
Course discussions/exercises – 30%
1st formative assessment – 10%
2nd formative assessment – 10%
3rd formative assessment – 10%
All culled from on-campus/onsite sessions (TBA):
Final exam – 40%
Submission of the final grades shall follow the usual
University system and procedures.
APA 6th Edition.
You are required to create a umindanao email account
which is a requirement to access the BlackBoard portal.
Then, the course coordinator shall enroll the students to
have access to the materials and resources of the
course. All communication formats: chat, submission of
assessment tasks, requests etc. shall be through the
portal and other university recognized platforms.
You can also meet the course coordinator in person
through the scheduled face to face sessions to raise
your issues and concerns.
For students who have not created their student email,
please contact the course coordinator or program head.
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Contact Details of the Dean
Contact Details of the
Program Head
Students with Special Needs
Online Tutorial Registration
Instructional Help Desk
Contact Details
Library Contact
Well-being Welfare Support
Help Desk Contact Details
Course Information – see/download course syllabus in the Black Board LMS
CC’s Voice: Hello students! Welcome to this course ENG 202: Communicative
English. By now, I am known that you desire to achieve proficiency in
the use of the English language in order to communicate thoughts
and ideas effectively.
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College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
Dr. Khristine Marie D. Concepcion
Email: khristinemarie_concepcion@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 300-5456/ 305-0647 Local 118
Dr. Edwin L. Nebria
Email: edwin_nebria@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 300-5456/ 305-0647 Local 118
Students with special needs shall communicate with the
course coordinator about the nature of his or her special
needs. Depending on the nature of the need, the course
coordinator with the approval of the program coordinator
may provide alternative assessment tasks or extension of
the deadline of submission of assessment tasks. However,
the alternative
assessment tasks should still be in the service of
achieving the desired course learning outcomes.
Your course coordinator will endorse you to the
enhancement program offered by the College of Arts and
Sciences under the Languages Discipline. The
Enhancement Team will provide schedule of your tutorial
depending on your preferred time and day. You will attend
the tutorial sessions and take the pre and post test to
determine your progress. This can be done online, or you
can call or text directly the course coordinator for
assistance if you don not have internet connection.
case@umindanao.edu.ph
Brigida Bacani
Head-LIC
library@umindanao.edu.ph
09513766681
Ms. Christina Perocho
Email: library@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: 099 102 2141
Ronadora Diala
GSTC Head
(082) 300-5456
Ms. Carizza Mari C. Tinanac
Email: crizzamari_tinanac@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: 0977 805 8911
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 College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
CO To exhibit proficient and effective communication, you have to deal
with the different factors that contribute to become a good
communicator: identifying the nature of language, manifesting a
wholesome regard and a positive attitude for English Language,
able to produce with accuracy the different sounds of English and
able to speak with ease and confidence through mastery of the
principle learned which is the ultimate course outcome (CO) of this
subject. Thus, in this course you are expected to speak the language
with ease and be conscious of the correct production of sounds,
rhythm and intonation.

Let us begin!

Big Picture

Week 1-3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are
expected to:
a. Define the meaning of communication,
b. Explain the different characteristics of communication,
c. Describe the key components in the communication process,
d. Identify the different elements of communication
e. Describe the different types of communication; and
f. Understand the different barriers to effective communication.

Big Picture in Focus:

ULOa. Define the meaning of communication
ULOb. Explain the different characteristics of communication
ULOc. Describe the key components in the communication process
ULOd. Identify the different elements of communication

METALANGUAGE

Communication is defined as a process by which we assign and convey meaning

in an attempt to create shared understanding. The term communication is derived from
the Latin word communis, meaning common. In general, communication refers to the
reciprocal exchange of information, ideas, facts, opinions, beliefs, feelings & attitudes
through verbal or nonverbal means between two people or within a group of people

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 College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

What is communication?

▪ Process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a

common system of symbols, signs or behavior (Merriam-Webster’s Online
Dictionary).

▪ Process of exchanging information usually via a common system of symbols

(Open Encyclopedia).

▪ Process of sending and receiving messages and it occurs whenever we

express ourselves in a manner that is clearly understood (GLENCOE Speech).

Characteristics of communication

1. Communication is INTERACTIVE
▪ In communication, it is basic to have a sender and a receiver.

2. Communication is IRREVERSIBLE
▪ It is difficult for us to repeat the transaction in exactly the same manner it
was experienced.

3. Communication is COMPLEX
▪ Communication flows in a systematic order and it follow a process. is not
simple as we think it is.

4. Communication is LEARNABLE
▪ There are skills that we can learn to make our communication effective.

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General Education – Language
2nd Floor, DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City Phone No.:
(082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

THE PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION

Source: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-organizationalbehavior/chapter/the-process-of-
communication/

Key Components:

1. Encoding - translating information into a message in the form of symbols that

represent ideas.

2. Medium - Channel or the means used to convey a message.

3. Decoding - done by the receiver. The receiver interprets the symbols by the
sender.

4. Feedback - Allows the sender to evaluate the effectiveness of the message.

5. Sender - One who initiates the communication.

6. Receiver - One to whom the message is directed.

ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

1. Sender - the source of the message that is encoded into symbols that are verbal
(with words) and/or nonverbal (without words).

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2. Message - any information or anything the speaker/sender wants to

communicate by using a medium.

3. Channel - the mode, method or means of sending or expressing the

message, which may perhaps be through any of the five senses. Sound and light
waves in a face-to-face/ “in-person talking.” It could also be the digital, audio and
visual signals

4. Receiver - gets the message in the medium desired through the chosen
channel, and decodes the message.

5. Feedback - The receiver’s response verbally or nonverbally

6. Noise – it is also known as the interference or distraction. Anything that

impedes or gets in the way of accurately sending, receiving, and interpreting the
message, whether it be internal or external.

Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesson:

Abrera, R., et al., (2015). Speak Right and Shine. Valenzuela City: Adel Ko

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