COURSE CODE: Purposive Communication

By: Clark Jhayson D. Papileras

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Module 1

Week 1: August 24-30, 2021 | 1st Semester, S.Y. 2021-2022

Introduction
Course Description: Purposive Communication is about writing, speaking, and
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presenting to different audiences and for various purposes. It is a three-unit course that
develops students’ communicative competence and enhances their cultural and
intercultural awareness through multimodal tasks that provide them opportunities for
communicating effectively and appropriately to a multicultural audience in a local or global
context. It equips students with tools for critical evaluation of a variety of texts and focuses
on the power of language and the impact of images to emphasize the importance of
conveying messages responsibly. The knowledge, skills, and insights that students gain
from this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines,
and their future careers as they compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual
and/or web-based output for various purposes.
Intended Learning Outcomes
 Demonstrate the Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, Course Syllabus, Graduate
Attributes, Requirements, School Policies and House Rules.

Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, Course Syllabus, Graduate Attributes,

Requirements, School Policies and House Rules

University Vision
A nationally-recognized S&T University providing the vital link between
education and the economy
The University Mission
Bring the world of work (industry) into the actual higher education and training
of students
Offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to maximize their business potentials
through a gamut of services from product conceptualization to
commercialization;
Contribute significantly to the National Development Goals of food security and
energy sufficiency through technology solutions.

USTP Quality Policy

“We are committed to provide our primary customers with excellent and
continually improved quality human resource and service that comply with
statutory and regulatory requirements n seeking to attaining sustainable
development and inclusive economic growth as nationally recognized
University of Science and Technology.
 USTP Seal and Color

The University is represented by its University colors and seal. The atomic
particles in the seal reflect the University’s vision of being a nationally
recognized Science and Technology University providing the vital link
between education and the economy. They are shaped into a stylized map
of the Mindanao islands, depicting the traditional weaving patterns to
represent the rich and varied peoples and cultures of Southern Philippines.
The linked particles represent the strong community of students, staff,
and faculty establishing strong linkages with other stakeholders such as
the industry and the government – all committed to excellence in the field
of Science and Technology with the goal of serving the greater community.
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The visual image of a sphere brings to mind the University’s goal of

becoming a premier and globally competitive institution. The University
colors shall be navy blue, white and yellow. The color navy blue symbolizes
importance, confidence, power, authority, intelligence, stability, and
unity. The color white symbolizes purity, cleanliness and peace. The color
yellow is derived from the sun, which is an emblem of glory and brilliance.
It also symbolizes hope, happiness, life, spirituality and optimism.

Graduate Attributes
The USTP Graduate is an innovative and entrepreneurial thought leader
and game changer in the academe and the world of work. S/he possesses
the following Institutional Graduate Attributes:

1. Thinking and Reasoning. The USTP graduate is able to think

critically, creatively, and metacognitively. S/he is able to apply
analytical and quantitative reasoning in identifying problems and
complex challenges, accessing information, differentiating and
evaluating theories and ideas, analyzing data, making reasoned
decisions, and transforming ideas or solutions into new forms.

2. Communication. The USTP graduate communicates ideas,

perspectives, and values clearly and persuasively while listening
openly to others. Developing strong oral, written, multimedia,
nonverbal, and creative communication skills in a variety of forms
and contexts allows the graduate to actively participate in a
democratic society and to achieve success in his/her profession.

3. Diversity. The USTP graduate is able to apply knowledge of diverse

and multicultural competencies to contribute to the creation and
maintenance of inclusive and just communities. Along with the
ability to thrive, grow, and develop in the face of adverse
circumstances and uncertainties, s/he has the capacity to interact
openly and respectfully with individuals across the full range of
human diversity including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation or preference, age and ability. Since USTP students
come from and return to an increasingly diverse society, they
should be able to recognize and understand the rich and complex
ways in which individual and group differences and interactions
impact self and society.

4. Collaboration. The USTP graduate is able to work collaboratively

and respectfully as an individual contributor and/or leader of
diverse teams and communities. Working with others is an
essential component of USTP learning experience. This includes
assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work, and valuing
the unique contributions of each member of the team.

5. Sustainability. The USTP graduate is able to act responsibly and

sustainably in their personal and professional life at local,
national, and global levels. Through ethical behavior based on an
understanding of how individual choices and actions affect society
and the environment, s/he can help build a sustainable future that
 ensures environmental integrity, economic vitality, and a just
society for present and future generations.

6. Specialized Discipline. The USTP graduate demonstrates expertise

in a specialized discipline of study through the integration of
ideas, methods, theory and practice in various contexts, including
inter-, multi-, and trans-disciplinary engagements. Mastery of the
terminologies, theories, methods, tools and applications of a
particular subject area prepares the graduates to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of
social, technological, economic, and environmental changes.
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Disciplinary knowledge – integrated with a broad understanding of
the arts, sciences, and technology – contributes to critical and
creative approaches to the development of new knowledge and
applications addressing complex professional and global issues.

For Students Handbook online:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13JUlsupBK3fGeKgbopSFYmeii0FfxPJE/view

Moral Duty of the University to the Community

Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all
times be accountable to the people and serve with the highest degree of
responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency and shall remain
accountable to the people (Philippine Constitution, Art. X1, Sec. 1). It is
the duty of every member of the University community to be committed
to the attainment of its vision, mission, goals and objectives in the most
effective, efficient, economical and judicious manner. The rule of law
shall be respected in the exercise of power and authority, and in the
discharge of duties by all officials, staff member, faculty members, and
office personnel. Bound to be conscious of their accountability to the
public, they shall endeavor to discharge the legal duties inherent in them
respective positions with the spirit of teamwork and the highest standard
of professionalism.

USTP Quality Policy

“We are committed to provide our primary customers with excellent and
continually improved quality human resource and service that comply with
statutory and regulatory requirements n seeking to attaining sustainable
development and inclusive economic growth as nationally recognized University
of Science and Technology.
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References
 https://www.ustp.edu.ph/university-vision/
 https://www.ustp.edu.ph/the-university-mission/
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/13JUlsupBK3fGeKgbopSFYmeii0FfxPJE/view