UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.

Santiago City, Isabela

Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

A.Y. 2021-2022

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number : GINST 003

Descriptive Title : English Enhancement Program 1
Units : Three (3)
Hours per Week : Nine (9)
Pre-requisite : None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course provides basic training to students to prepare them for English to Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL) International Qualification which is intended for candidates who are
not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high quality, internationally recognized
qualification that is available and recognized world-wide. ESOL International Qualifications are
designed to reference the descriptions of language proficiency in the common European
Framework Reference for Language. This course is designed to develop students' competence
in speaking and listening.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the spoken and written forms of English in
meaningful contexts
2. Develop your ability to listen and read for gist and detail of a given context.
3. Develop your ability to communicate effectively in English through the written and spoken
word
4. Accurately apply your knowledge and understanding of the grammar of English in the
appropriate context

Skills
1. Listen and respond to different types of spoken language of an increasing range of
complexity
2. Express yourself in speech using a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures
3. Listen and respond to different types of written language of an increasing range of
complexity
 4. Express yourself effectively in writing using a range of vocabulary and grammatical
structures
Values
1. Communicate ideas adopting cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity
2. Differentiate varieties of spoken and written language
3. Present ideas according to audience and context
4. Relate the impact of communication on society and the world

COURSE OUTLINE:

TIME FRAME OUTLINE OF TOPICS

Weeks 1-2 Module 1 – Speaking

1. Lesson on Speaking
2. Short Quiz / Exercises
3. Activity: Showcasing Self
4. Activity: Sharing Motivational Message
5. Activity: Re-enacting Scenes from Any English Movie
6. Reflection Paper

Prelim Examination
Weeks 3-4 Module 2 – Listening

1. Lesson on Listening
2. Short Quiz / Exercises
3. Activity: Listening and Answering
4. Activity: Following Directions
5. Activity: Creating Story Board
6. Reflection Paper

Midterm Examination
Weeks 5-6 Module 3 – Speaking and Listening

1. Additional Lessons on Speaking and Listening

2. Activity: Interviewing (One-on-One Virtual)
3. Activity: Delivering Free Speech (Virtual / Recorded)
4. Activity: Re-echoing Short Talk
5. Activity: Note Taking
6. Reflection Paper

Final Examination

REFERENCES:

Books

Cunningham, S. & Moor, P. (1999). Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate Longman’s Student’s Book
Ellis, P. et al. (2007). Macmillan English 6. Macmillan Language Book
Ellis, Wilson & Taylor (2001). Move Ahead 3. Macmillan Student’s Book
Ling, J. & Smith, A. (2006). My Pals are here! English 6A. Marshall Cavendish ELT
Wilson, K. & Taylor, J. (2000). Prospects Upper Intermediate. Macmillan Student’s Book

Websites

ESL Speaking Activities. Retrieved from

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-speaking-activities-for-adults/

Superb Speaking Activities. Retrieved from

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/speaking-activities-for-esl-students/

10 Awesome Activities. Retrieved from

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-listening-activities-intermediate/

5 Listening Activities to Sharpen your Students’ Ears. Retrieved from

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-listening-exercises/

7 Irresistibly Fun ESL Video Activities to Teach Listening Comprehension. Retrieved from
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-video-activities-listening-comprehension/

Listening to Conversations. Retrieved from

http://ello.org

Prepared by:

ALDRIN B. MANALO, MAEd

Instructor, CAS