UNION COLLEGE

Santa Cruz, Laguna

OBE Course Syllabus (BSED program)

Course Name Teaching and Assessment of Grammar
Course Credits 3 units
A systematic and rigorous survey of the structure of contemporary English. Also explored are usage issues (including
Course Description problems with the sentence, punctuation, and agreement) and their underlying sources (language change, language
attitudes, and the notion of Standard English). Traces the effects of stylistic, regional, and social variation on English usage.
Contact Hours/week 15 weeks
Prerequisite
At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. Apply the principles of syntactic analysis to a variety of texts;
2. Assess the accuracy of a grammatical analysis;
3. Define, describe, and classify different types of usage problems;
Course Outcomes
4. Diagnose and edit usage errors appropriately in context;
5. Recognize the basics of language variation, including historical, geographical, social, and stylistic variation;
6. Assess how such variation affects judgments of acceptability in language use.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 Introduction to the Grammar of Modern English
Week 2 The Structure of Clauses; Part 1
Week 3 The Structure of Clauses, Part 2
Week 4 The Structure of Phrases, Part 1
Week 5 The Structure of Phrases, Part 2
Week 6  Linking Clauses, Part 1
 Coordination
Week 7 Linking Clauses, Part 2
 Subordination

Week 8 Punctuation
on the usage of :
 Apostrophe
 Comma
 Ellipsis
 Italics
 Periods
 Quotation marks
Week 9 Usage Problems , Part 1
 Subject - Verb Agreement
 Pronoun Agreement
 Auxiliary Verbs

Week 10 Usage Problems , Part 2

 Case
 Confusion of Adjectives and Adverbs

Week 11 Style , Part 1

 Emphasis
 Clarity
 Consistency

Week 12 Style , Part 2

 Cohesion
 Coherence
 Unity

Week 13  Using Grammar

 Literary Analysis

Week 14 Course Review

Week 15 Final Examination
LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Course Content/Subject Textbooks/References Teaching and Assessment of Tasks Resource
Outcome (DLO) Matter Learning Activities (AT’s) Materials
(TLA’s)

Week 1
Understand the
differences between
spoken and written
English; Understand Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Reporting/Quiz Laptop
the factors that Introduction to the Grammar of Grammar of English, London;
influence use of Modern English Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
grammar and 0582285976)
vocabulary in speech
and writing.

Week 2
Students and readers The Structure of Clauses; Part 1 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Oral Recitation Laptop
will improve their Grammar of English, London;
understanding of Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
clauses. 0582285976)
Week 3
Students and readers Sydney Greenbaum, A College
will improve their The Structure of Clauses, Part 2 Grammar of English, London; Discussion Oral Recitation Laptop
understanding of Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
clauses. 0582285976)

Week 4
Students and readers
will improve their The Structure of Phrases, Part 1 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Oral Recitation Laptop
understanding of Grammar of English, London;
phrases. Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
0582285976)

Week 5
Students and readers Sydney Greenbaum, A
will improve their College Grammar of English, Discussion Oral Recitation Laptop
understanding of Structure of Phrases, Part 2 London; Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
phrases. 0582285976)

Discussion Quiz/Writing TV Projector

Week 6
Identify the Linking Clauses, Part 1 Sydney Greenbaum, A College
coordination in Grammar of English, London;
writing and combine Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
sentences and ideas 0582285976)
using coordination.
 Coordination

Week 8
Identify the Linking Clauses, Part 2 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Quiz/Writing TV Projector
subordination in  Subordination Grammar of English, London;
writing and combine Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
sentences and ideas 0582285976)
using subordination.

Week 9
Will be able to Punctuation Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Quiz/Writing TV Projector
differentiate between on the usage of : Grammar of English, London;
common punctuation  apostrophe Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
marks; demonstrate  comma 0582285976)
an understanding of  ellipsis
punctuation through  italics
correct usage and  periods
identify when each quotation marks
punctuation marks is
needed.

Week 10
Explain the rules for Usage Problems , Part 1 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Quiz Laptop
subject-verb  Subject - Verb Grammar of English, London;
agreement; identify Agreement Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
and correct errors in  Pronoun Agreement 0582285976)
subject verb  Auxiliary Verbs
agreement, pronoun
agreement and
auxiliary verbs.

Week 11
Identify functions of Usage Problems , Part 2 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Quiz Laptop
adjectives and  Case Grammar of English, London;
adverbs; identify  Confusion of Adjectives Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
differences between and Adverbs 0582285976)
adjectives and
adverbs and identify
common mistakes
with adjectives and
adverbs.

Week 12 Style , Part 1 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Video Presentation Reading Laptop
Be able to use some  Emphasis Grammar of English, London;
of these aspects of  Clarity Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
technical  Consistency 0582285976)

Week 13 Style , Part 2 Sydney Greenbaum, A College Video Presentation Reading Laptop
Be able to use some  Cohesion Grammar of English, London;
of these aspects of Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
technical expertise  Coherence 0582285976)
with increased skill  Unity
and confidence.

Week 14
Demonstrate an Using Grammar Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Quiz Laptop
understanding of a  Literary Analysis Grammar of English, London;
broad range of Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
literary works from 0582285976)
the period and/or
genre by analyzing
major themes and
literary techniques.

Week 15
Allows to adapt
practices, if they are
easy or difficult.
Adding value to
experience; getting
unstuck; achieving
objectives; opening Review Sydney Greenbaum, A College Discussion Oral Recitation LCD
new perspectives; Grammar of English, London; Projector
developing Longman, 1989. (ISBN:
observation and 0582285976)
awareness;
encouraging self-
expression; using
success; providing
support and
empowering people.

Week 16
Accurately test Final Examination
students’ overall
ability.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to pass the course, the students are expected to:
 Attend the class regularly.
 Take and pass all quizzes and examinations with proper permit for major examinations i.e. monthly and periodical examinations.
 Complete and submit in due time assigned tasks, projects, and researches.
 Abide by the students ethical role and character values in and out of the class.
 Participate and join in all the activities of the school.

Students must observe the Union College 6 Core Values:

CORE VALUES OF UNION COLLEGE

PUNCTUALITY Strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late or being on time.
HONESTY Good and truthful; not lying, stealing, or cheating; not hiding the truth about someone or
something.
DISCIPLINE The act of knowing his/her responsibility towards oneself and others; know how to follow rules
and regulation inside and outside the classroom.
RESPECT Showing regard and appreciation for the worth of someone; never practicing bullying; and
having deep respect for his/her teacher and classmates.
KINDNESS Being friendly, generous, and considerate.
DEVOTION TO GOD Learn how to pray at all times; willingness to serve God

GRADING SYSTEM

Enrichment/
Participation 30% Examinations 30% Research 30% Core Values 10% TOTAL
Enhancement 5%
o Quizzes, o Preliminary = 5% (PBL, Small group
Assignments and o Midterm = 7% Research, Individual
Recitations o Pre-Final = 8% Research)
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o Group Dynamics o Final = 15%
o Co-Curricular
Activities
CLASS PROCEDURES
 The student is expected to treat the teacher and other students with respect at all times. Offensive language and hatefulness is not acceptable in this class.
Remember, understand and perform the Six Core Values of UCLA.
 Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared for class when the bell rings. Being prepared for class means having all materials, subject-
portfolios, books, pens, etc. out and ready.
 Pay attention. Talking while the teacher is instructing or while other students are presenting will not be permitted. Listen the first time directions are given.
 Students will stay in their seats at all times unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
 The Phrase “I don’t know” is never an acceptable answer.
 Students will be expected to complete assignments inside and /or outside of class time on a regular basis. All students are expected to use complete
sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every written performance. They are also expected to read class materials, think critically and write
effectively. The students will be required to bring their subject portfolio to class every day. The students will be expected to maintain a neatly organized
subject portfolio for the duration of the class.
 Students will be required to bring your Subject-Portfolio to class every day. You will be expected to maintain a neatly organized Subject-Portfolio for the
duration of the class.
 You will be working in groups on a regular basis. Your group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete. You will be expected to be an active
member of your group and participation points will be assessed accordingly. You will always be graded as an individual; however your group may earn
points together that will lead to a reward.
 Opportunities for extra credit will be offered from time to time. Extra credit is extra work above and beyond the usual Student-work. These extra credits
come from Enhancement or Enrichment programs and will be an additional grade of up to 5 percent added to the regular grade.
 If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get all late work from the teacher and return it in a timely manner.