Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER No. _ 23. Series of 2017 SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” in pursuance of an outcomes- based quality assurance system as advocated under CMO No. 46 series of 2012, and by virtue of Commission en banc Resolution No. 231-2017 dated March 28, 2017, the following policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission. ARTICLE | INTRODUCTION ion 1. Rationale Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of CMO No. 46 series of 2012, this PSG implements the “shift to learning competency-based standards/outcomes-based education.” It specifies the ‘core competencies’ expected of AB in Foreign Language graduates “regardless of the type of HEI they graduate from.” However, in “recognition of the spirit of outcomes-based education and ... of the typology of HEls,” this PSG also provides “ample space for HEls to innovate in the curriculum in line with the assessment of how best to achieve leaming outcomes in their particular contexts and their respective missions ...” ARTICLE Il AUTHORITY TO OPERATE ._ Government Recognition All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer AB in Foreign Language must first secure proper authority from the ‘Commission in accordance with this PSG. All PHEIs with an existing AB in Foreign Language program are required to shift to an ‘outcomes-based approach based on this PSG. State universities and colleges (SUCs), and local colleges and universities (LCUs) should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions in these policies and standards, ~ Higher Education Development Genter Building, C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Web Site: www.ched gov.ph Tel. Nos. 441-1177, 385-4391, 441-1169, 441-1149, 441-1170, 441-1216, 392-5296, 441-1220 ‘441-1228, 988-0002, 441.0750, 441-1254, 441-1235, 441-1255, 411-8910, 441-1171, 352-1871ARTICLE Ill GENERAL PROVISIONS Per Section 13 of RA 7722, the higher education institution shall exercise academic freedom in its curricular offerings but must comply with the minimum requirements for specific academic programs, the general education distribution requirements and the specific professional courses. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. The Articles that follow give minimum standards and other requirements and prescriptions. The minimum standards are expressed as a minimum set of desired program outcomes which are given in Article IV Section 6. CHED designed a curriculum to attain such outcomes. This curriculum is shown in Article V Section 9 as @ sample curriculum. The number of units of this curriculum is here prescribed as the “minimum unit requirement’ under Section 13 of RA 7722. In designing the curriculum, CHED employed a curriculum map which is shown in Article V Section 10 as a sample curriculum map Using a leamer-centered/outcomes-based approach, CHED also determined appropriate curriculum delivery methods shown in Article V Section 11. The sample course syllabi given in Article V Section 12 show some of these methods. Based on the curriculum and the means of its delivery, CHED determined the physical resource requirements for the library, laboratories and other facilities and the human resource requirements in terms of administration and faculty. See Article VI The HEls are allowed to design curricula suited to their own contexts and missions provided that they can demonstrate that the same leads to the attainment of the required minimum set of outcomes, albeit by a different route. In the same vein, they have latitude in terms of curriculum delivery and in terms of specification and deployment of human and physical resources as long as they can show that the attainment of the program outcomes and satisfaction of program educational objectives can be assured by the alternative means they propose. The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation Handbook for Qutcomes-Based Education (OBE) and the Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) 2s a guide in making their submissions for Sections 17, 18 and 19 of Article VII. ARTICLE IV PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Program Description 5.1 Degree Name The degree program described herein shall be called Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language Page 2 of 285.2 Nature of the Field of Study The AB in Foreign Language program is geared towards a specific purpose (teaching, translation or business communication) and seeks to create pools of professionals competent and well-versed in the foreign language and culture of their choice. Designed to prepare the students for the real-world application of the foreign language in various settings, this program is a response to the felt need in the academe to develop experts in foreign languages who can bridge cultural boundaries and help the country gain global competitiveness in the region. 5.3 Program Goals a) To enable students to acquire a functional grasp of grammar for communicative purposes. b) To expose students with the history, literature and culture of the foreign language. ¢) To equip the students with the different language skills and vocabulary needed to carry out business negotiations, translate and interpret various types of communications, and conduct research and other academic activities using the foreign language. 5.4 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations for Graduates Graduates of AB in Foreign Language may go into: a) Education - teachers and researchers b) Translation — translators and consecutive interpreters c) Business, industrial and international institutions - administration work in international institutions and multinational companies such as business process ‘outsourcing industry (as bilingual secretaries, liaison officers, marketing officers, researchers) 5.5 “Allied Fields AB Asian Studies AB European Studies “May also refer to disciplines/programs with faculty members who are qualified to teach foreign language, culture, civilization, literature, language education and translation. Section 6. Program Outcomes The minimum standards for the AB in Foreign Language program are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes: Page 3 of 28,6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools a) The ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice. (POF level 6 descriptor) b) the abilty to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino ©) The ability to work effectively and independently in multi- disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (POF level 6 descriptor) 4) A recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilty ©) An appreciation of “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722) 6.2 Common to the discipline The graduates have the ability to: + Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning ‘+ Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts Discuss and/or create artistic forms Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities ‘+ Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively ‘+ Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society 6.3 Specific to a sub-discipline and a major Graduates of this program should be able to: a) Demonstrate functional proficiency in the Foreign Language in social, professional, academic and cultural contexts. b) Apply different strategies of communication in the Foreign Language in various communicative contexts. ©) Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the Foreign Language culture. 6.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO No. 46 series of 2012 + For professional institutions: @ service orientation in one’s. profession + For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves * For universities: an abilty to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies to support ‘national, regional and local development plans.” (RA 7722) Page 4 of 28‘A PHEl, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not included in the minimum set. Section 7. Sample Performance Indicators Program Outcomes Sample Performance Indicators ‘@) Demonstrate functional | + Pass a standard language proficiency proficiency in the Foreign | examination or its equivalent given by Language in social,| _related foreign language institutions. professional, academic| « Effectively use the Foreign language and cultural contexts. in formal and informal communicative situations. * Accurately interpret information conveyed in oral and written communicative contexts. * Apply foreign language skills and proficiency in the field of transtation, academe, business, marketing and technical support. ') Apply different strategies | + Effectively use the foreign language in of communication in the | formal (scholarly debates, academic Foreign Language in| discussions, etc) and _ informal various communicative | (familiar conversations, travel, etc.) contexts oral communicative situations, + Effectively use the foreign language in formal and informal written communicative situations. + Accurately interpret information conveyed in oral and written communicative contexts. ‘+ Identify and apply communicative strategies appropriate in formal and non-formal communicative contexts. + Apply foreign language skills and | proficiency in the field of translation, academe, business, marketing and technical support. ©) Demonstrate awareness | + Assess language use in specific and appreciation of the | cultural contexts. foreign language culture | * Apply foreign language skills in various socio-cultural settings. Page 5 of 28,ARTICLE V CURRICULUM Section 8. Curriculum Deseri ‘The AB in Foreign Language program shall have a minimum of 134 units including PE and NSTP. The program offers a flexible combination of Foreign Languages and an additional specialization at the students’ choice which can be taken as the students’ cognate. The curriculum consists of five parts: (a) General Education Courses, (b) Foundation Courses, (c) Major Courses, (d) Specialized Courses (Cognates), and (e) Electives. Outline and total units of General Education (GE) courses: Follows the recommended GE curriculum under CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013, with a total number of 36 units Section 9. Sample Curriculum 9.1. Components: General Education, Foundation Courses, Major Courses, Specialized Courses (Cognates), Electives, etc. Equivatent | Total Courses ete Units pera Novot ee course__| Units General Education I 7 3 36 Understanding the SelfPag-unawa sa Sarii (GET i 3 3 Readings in Philippine History/Mga Babasahin hinggil | ; ; sa Kasaysayan ng Pilpinas (GE2) The Contemporary World/ng Kasaukwyang Dalia 7 5 a (GE3) Mathematics in the Modem WorldiMatematika sa Fi 5 a Makabagong Daigaig (GE4) Purposive Communication/Malayuning Komunikasyon |, i z (GES) Art Agpreciation/Pagpapahalaga sa Sining (GE6) 7 z z Science, Technology and Society/Agham, Teknolohiva |, 3 3 at Lipunan (GE7) Ethics/Etika (GE8) i 3 3 Mandated Subject (Life and Works of Rizal) (GES) 1 3 3 GE. Electives: 3 3 2 Foundation Courses 2 3 6 Introduction fo Language Studies 4 3 3 Cross Cultural Communication 1 3 3 Page 6 of 28Major Courses a FL 1 Introduction to Foreign Language FL2 Communicative Skills in Foreign Language 1 FL3 Communicative skills in Foreign Language 2 FL4 Intermediate Course in Foreign Language 1 FLS Intermediate Course in Foreign Language 2 FL 6 Advanced Course in Foreign Language 1 FL7 Advanced Course in Foreign Language 2 FLB Conversational Foreign Language 1 FL Conversational Foreign Language 2 FL10 Composition in Foreign Language 1 FL11 Composition in Foreign Language 2 FL12 Reading in Foreign Language FL13 Foreign Language Phonetics and Phonology FL14 Foreign Language Culture and Civilization FL15 Introduction to Foreign Language Literature FL16 Special Topics in Foreign Language FL17 Methods of Research in Foreign Language FL18 Applied Research in Foreign Language (Thesis/ Practicum) © |0s/c2]eo}e|c>]c0] 0] {es| co] es] 0] 9/e0]c0]e|c>] © |e c2|c0| 00] eo) co| ea] e0|¢0{¢0|0|c0| es] eo) co}eo|eo| gt ‘Specialized Courses (Cognates) a) Translation Theories and Practice, b) Foreign language Teaching/ Education, c) Foreign Language and International Business Choices should be related to the chosen area of study: 12 a) Translation Theories and Practice ‘Theories of Translation Literary Translation Non-Literary Translation Language and Text Analysis olololo) b) Foreign Language Teaching’ Education ‘Approaches and Methods in Foreign Language ‘Teaching Theories of Language Learning and Acquisition Special Topics in Foreign Language Education Language, Culture and Society eofa| o ‘c) Foreign language and International Business Business Communication in Foreign Language 1 Business Communication in Foreign Language 2 Non-literary Translation Business Culture \o|cs]es}co| Electives. 8 Physical Education (PE) National Service Training Program (NSTP) | a] a||afalo| Bole TOTAL NO. OF UNITS = “Qualified electives depending on the cognate of choice Page 7 of 289.2. Program of Study FIRST YEAR 4 Semester No. of Hours Courses ‘a week Units Prerequisites Tec._| Lab. GET 3 0 3 GE2 3 0 3 GES 3 ° 3 Introduation to Language Studies 7 2 2 FL t: Inroducton to Foreign |, : a Language PEt 2 NSTPA 3 TOTAL 450 20 a 2° Semester a No. of Hours Courses ‘aweek Units | Prerequisites Lee._| Lab. Ea 3 0 3 GES 3 0 3 GEG 3 0 3 FL 2. Communicative Skilsin | 7 3 | FLT Introduction to Foreign Language 1 Foreign Language FL 5. Communicative Skils in FL 2: Communicative Foreign Language 2 3 ° 3 | Skills in Foreign Language 1 PED 2 NSTP2 3 TOTAL! 15 20 SECOND YEAR 4 Semester No, of Hours Courses aweek Units | Prerequisites Lec. | Lab. GET 30 3 ‘GE Elecive 1 3 [0 a ‘Cross Cultural Communication| 3 | 0 3 FL 4: Intermediate Course in FL: Communicative Foreign Language 1 3 | 0 3 | skilsin Foreign Language 2 FLE: Intermediate Course FL 4: Intermediate Foreign Language 2 3 | o 3 | Course in Foreign Language 1 PES z TOTAL 16 | 0 17 Page 8 of 28 ee2" Semester No. of Hours Courses a week Units | Prerequisites Lec. | Lab. GES 3 0 3 —! GE Elective 2 3 0 3 GE Elective 3 3 0 3 FL 6: Advanced Course in FL 5: Intermediate Foreign Language 1 3 0 3 | Course in Foreign Language 2 FLT: Advanced Course in FL6: Advanced Foreign Language 2 3 o 3 | Course in Foreign Language 1 PE z TOTAL 15 0 17 THIRD YEAR 1" Semester No. of Hours Courses a week Units Prerequisites Lec. | Lab. Mandated Course 3 0 3 FL 8: Conversational For FLT: Advanced Language 1 3 0 3 | Course in Foreign Language 2 FL: Conversational Foreign| 5 0 3 | FL8: Conversational Language 2 Foreign Language 1 FL 13: Foreign Language 7 7 Bi Phonetics and Phonology Specialized Course 1 7 7 7 (Cognate) TOTAL] 15 5 2"! Semester No. of Hours Courses aweek Units Prerequisites Lec. | Lab. FL 10: Composition in 3 a 3 | FL9: Conversational Foreign Language 1 Foreign Language 2 FL11: Composition in a a 3 | FL 10: Composition i Foreign Language 2 Foreign Language 1 FL 14: Foreign Language a 7 z Culture and Civilization Specialized Course 2 7 7 |(Cognate) Elective 1 37 3 TOTAL 15 0 5 Page 9 of 28FOURTH YEAR ist Semester No. of Hours: Courses a week Units Prerequisites Lec. Lab. FL 12: Reading in Foreign 2 a FL 11: Composition in [Language | Foreign Language 2 FL 15: Introduction to 3 7 0 Foreign Language Literature FL 17: Methods of Research 3 0 3 ‘Should be 4th year | in Foreign Language | a standing ‘Specialized Course 3 3 0 3 (Cognate 3) | Elective 2 3 o 3 Tora) 15 | 0 15 2nd Semester No. of Hours: Courses aweek Units Prerequisites Lec. Lab. Elective 3 3 0 3 Elective 4 3 oO 3 FL 16: Special Topics in 3 0 3 Foreign Language x Specialized Course 4 3 oO 3 (Cognate) FL 18: Applied Research in FL 14: Methods of Foreign Language (Thesis/ 3 0 3 Research in Foreign Practicum) Language TOTAL! 15 0 15, ‘Summary First Year First Semester 20 units Second Semester 20 units Second Year First Semester 17 units Second Semester 17 units 7 Year First Semester 15 units Second Semester 15 units Fourth Year First Semester 15 units Second Semester 15 units Total 134 units Page 10 of 28 nat,