CEGUERA TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGES, INC.

Highway 1, Francia, Iriga City

Syllabus in Foundation of Shorthand

Mission: Ceguera Technological Colleges dedicates itself to the enhancement of a progressive way of life of the people in the service area through its
institutional program deliveries.

Vision: Ceguera Technological Colleges sees itself as an excellent institution for higher, technical and K-12 basic education and accredited center
tor nominal training and competency assessment.

I. Course Information:

Course Code: OAC 111

Course Title: Foundation of Shorthand
Units: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Term: First Semester
School Year: 2022 – 2023
Schedule: 10:30-12:00; 1:00-2:30; 2:30-5:30
Instructor: ALMA V. AGNAS
Educational Degree: BSOA-CSE, MBA
Contact Number: Smart - 09614104148// Globe - 09157881174
E-mail: alma_agnas@yahoo.com // almaagnas@gmail.com

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents an instruction to the basic principles of shorthand and provides application and development of these principles in
reading and writing exercises, presentation, and development of skills in English Grammar, punctuation, and spelling as students transcribe in
longhand dictated letters at 40WPM (words per minute) on practical materials in a three- minutes dictation with 10-15% errors
III. Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge: The CTCeans actuates the gift of education as an arm to gain new knowledge and understanding.
Skills: The CTCeans possess the necessary skills to perform the tasks in the real world of work.
Discipline: The CTCeans lives a life of exemplary integrity by cultivating an upright culture of discipline.

IV. Course Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of the course, it is intended the given instructional objectives will have been attained. The students can:
 Clearly explain in verbal or written form the importance of mathematics in man’s daily life.
 Easily solve problems dealing with numbers
 Perform operations that deals with shapes, lines and curves, angles and triangles
 Perform conversion of units and can find the area, perimeter and volume of a geometrical figure.
 Perform mathematical operations.

V. Course Requirements:

Class Recitation 30%

Quizzes 30%
Behavior and Attitudes 20%
Projects 20%

VI. Course Policy:

 Attendance will be checked by the instructor every meeting.

 The grace period for late comers would be 15 minutes. Beyond that, the student will be considered absent.
 Three instances of tardiness would be equivalent for one absent.
 Ten consecutive absences are subject for drop out.
 Stenographic Notes and other portfolios must be strictly submitted as scheduled.
 Failure to submit the course requirements on the deadline would mean a failing grade and would no longer be accepted.
 Failure to take periodical examination will be given a chance to take. However, after the lapse of the special examination period and the student still
failed to take the exams, he/she would be given a failed grade.
 VII. Course Outline

Assessment Textbooks and Time

Program Outcomes Performance Indicators Learning Outcomes Course Topics Teaching Learning Activities
Methods References Allotment
 Orientation on: Instill CTC Vision and CTC Vison and Mission, Orientation on: Verbal Students
CTC Vision and Mission, Philosophy, Mission, Philosophy, Philosophy, Objectives and Shared CTC Vision and Questions and Handbook
Objectives and Shared Values Objectives and Shared Values Mission, Philosophy, Clarifications
CTC Goals Values. Objectives and Shared Course
CTC Goals Values CTC Goals Syllabus
Objectives of the Program Demonstrates awareness on 1.0 hr
Course Contents, Requirements and the objectives and job targets. Objectives of the Program Course, Objectives of the
Expectations Content, Requirements and Program Course
Discuss the course content, Expectations Contents, Requirements
requirements and and Expectations
expectations.
a. Familiarize on how Appreciate the value of UNIT-1 Lesson 1-4 Lecture Students
to read and shorthand. Lesson 1 Orientations Handbook
understand each  Sounds of A, E, N, M Board Presentation and
basic shorthand Demonstrate familiarization  Sounds of T, D Writing Course
stroke through the on shorthand theories and  Punctuation, Paragraph and Syllabus
theories and brief principles. Capitalization Symbols Demonstration
forms presented. Lesson 2
Develop the ability to read  Sound of H, ing Reading of Strokes
b. Introduce how each shorthand outlines.  Sound of Long I
strokes are Lesson 3 Practice writing
combined, how Learn the different symbols  Sound of O, R, L Shorthand Strokes
words with the same used in writing shorthand
 Minor Vowels Omitted
sound and stroke are strokes.
 Sound of Short I
to be read based on Lesson 4
Understand the principles in
the sentence  Brief Forms
combining strokes.
structure, and the  Short and Soft Sounds of A
omission of minor  Short and Soft Sounds of E
vowels or word in
phrases. Demonstrate familiarization UNIT II-Lesson 5-8 Lecture Individual and Textbook:
on shorthand and theories and Lesson 5 Group Gregg
c. Combined principles.  Phrases Board presentation and Recitation Shorthand
complicated  Sounds of S, F, V Writing Demonstration college Book
 Develop the ability to read  Fr, Fl Blend Reading 1, Centennial
shorthand outlines.  Short and Soft Sound of O Reading of Strokes Edition by
 Similar Words: sight, cite, site Written Zoubek and
Learn the different symbols Lesson 6 Writing of Strokes Assessment Condon
used in writing shorthand  Word Beginning In-
strokes.  Sounds of OO, K, G Individual and Group Steno
 Sounds of W, SH, Wh Reading of notebook
Understand the principles of Assignments
 Similar words: To Two, Too
combining strokes. Web
and Knew, New
Concert Reading Reference:
Lesson 7
The History of
 Sounds of S, P, B
Giving of Assignments Gregg
 Short and soft sounds of OO Shorthand
Lesson 8 http://
 Brief Forms www.cookand
 Brief forms and Phrases wiley.com
 Similar Words: It is, its
Shorthand
Dictionary
shorthand two vowel Stenographic
sounds (such as Notebook
e+oo) or a blend of
two consonants Flashcards
(such as m+n) and
more minor vowel Write commonly used words Unit III-Lesson 9-12 Lecture Recitation Textbook:
omission. or phrases, sentences, articles, Lesson 9 Gregg
d. Familiarize shorter business letter, and other  Theory and Brief Form Phrases Board presentation and Quiz Shorthand
shorthand strokes on business documents in Writing Demonstration College Book,
 Sound of Th
various words, shorthand. Transcription Centennial
 Sounds of Sh, Ch, and J
disjoined stroke Reading of Strokes Test on Edition by
 Dates within Sentences
before or after a root Apply correct English dictated Zoubek and
Lesson 10
word, and using a grammar, spelling and Writing of Strokes materials Condon
 Brief Forms
single or two letter punctuations.  Theory, Brief Forms and
representing the last Individual and Group Test on Blackboard
Phrases
syllables (such as – Transcribe shorthand Reading of grammar and Chalk
ology or –quent).  Word Ending –ly
outlines. Assignments punctuation
and vocabulary Shorthand
Lesson 11
e. Demonstrate Concert Reading Dictionary
  Word Endings-tion,-cient, -
ciency Giving of Assignments Stenographic
 Number of Expressions Notebook
 Been, Able, and To Phrases
 Transcription of Numbers Flashcards
Lesson 12
 Brief Forms
 Sounds of Tem, Dem
 Salutations and Complementary
Closings, Transcription of
Names of Places
Ability to read shorthand Unit IV-Lesson 13-16 Lecture Recitation Textbook:
strokes. Lesson 13 Gregg
 Word Beginning Con-, Com- Board Presentation and Written test Shorthand
Write commonly used words  Sound of Th Writing demonstration College Book,
or phrases, sentences, articles,  Word Beginning Re- Reading Centennial
understanding of the business letters and other Short Dictation Strokes Edition by
Lesson 14
importance of skills business documents in Zoubek and
 Brief Forms
for journalists and to shorthand. Concert Reading Transcription Condon
 Eliminated-Word Phrases
encourage its use on Test on
 Sounds of Ted, Ded, and Dit
other subjects Apply correct English Giving Assignments dictated Blackboard
 Similar Word. There, Their
 Use current grammar, spelling and materials and Chalk
Lesson 15
best practices punctuations.
 Word Ending –ther
 Apply Test on Shorthand
structured  Words Beginning Fur grammar Dictionary
practice to  Sounds of OW punctuation
assist them in  Similar Words: Weather, and vocabulary Stenographic
improving Whether Notebook
shorthand skills Lesson 16
 Brief Forms Flashcards
 Special Phrases
 Word Endings –ure, ual
Recognize sounds and write Unit V-Lesson 17-20 Lecture Individual and Textbook:
the sound heard in correct Lesson 17 group reading Gregg
shorthand strokes.  Sounds of Nd, Nt Board Presentation and Shorthand
 Omission of Short U Writing demonstration Recitation College Book,
Ability to read shorthand  Minor Vowels Omitted Centennial
strokes  Similar Words: Personal, Short Dictation Written test Edition by
Write commonly used words Personnel Submission of Zoubek and
or phrases, sentences, articles, Lesson 18 Concert Reading Assignments Condon
business letters and other  Brief Forms
business documents in  Word Ending –ble Giving Assignments Dictation Blackboard
shorthand.  Word Ending –ment Practice and Chalk
 Numbers as First Word of the
Apply correct English Sentence Transcription Shorthand
grammar, spelling and Lesson 19 Test on Dictionary
punctuations.  Phrases dictated
 Sounds of Rd, Ld materials Stenographic
Take shorthand dictation Notebook
 Sounds of Sez
. Test on
Lesson 20
Transcribe shorthand grammar Flashcards
 Brief Forms
outlines. punctuation
 Sounds of Dev and vocabulary
Recognize sounds and write Unit VI-Lesson 21-24 Lecture Individual and Textbook:
the sound heard in correct Lesson 21 group reading Gregg
shorthand strokes.  Sounds of Ten, Den Tain Board Presentation and Shorthand
 Word Ending –ical Writing Demonstration Recitation College Book,
Ability to read shorthand  Special Phrases To Know Centennial
strokes Lesson 22 Reading of Written test Edition by
Write commonly used words  Brief forms Assignments Submission of Zoubek and
or phrases, sentences, articles,  Word Ending –tial Assignments Condon
business letters and other  Sound of Oi Short Dictation
business documents in Lesson 23 Dictation Blackboard
shorthand. Transcription Practice and Chalk
 Measures of Time, Percent, Feet
and Pounds
Apply correct English Transcription Shorthand
 Men Blend
grammar, spelling and Test on Dictionary
punctuations.  Word Ending –ward dictated
 Numbers: Time and Amounts materials Stenographic
Take shorthand dictation. Lesson 24 Notebook
 Brief forms Test on
Transcribe shorthand  Word Ending –ings grammar Flashcards
outlines.  Word Endings –rity, lity, lty punctuation
and vocabulary
Pre-Final Examinataion
Recognize sounds and write Unit VII-Lesson 25-28 Individual and Textbook:
the sound heard in correct Lesson 25 Board Presentation and group reading Gregg
shorthand strokes.  Sounds of Ort Writing Demonstration Shorthand
 Sounds of Es Recitation College Book,
Ability to read shorthand  Days and Months Reading of Centennial
strokes Lesson 26 Assignments Written test Edition by
Write commonly used words  Brief forms Submission of Zoubek and
or phrases, sentences, articles,  Word Beginning En- Un Short Dictation Assignments Condon
business letters and other  Sounds of Ya, Ye
business documents in Lesson 27 Transcription Dictation Blackboard
shorthand. Practice and Chalk
 Word Ending –ification
Reading of
 Word Beginning Mis
Apply correct English Assignments Transcription Shorthand
grammar, spelling and  W dash Test on Dictionary
punctuations. Lesson 28 dictated
 Brief Forms materials Stenographic
Take shorthand dictation.  Thank Phrases Notebook
 Word Beginning Ex Test on
Transcribe shorthand outlines  Salutations and Complementary grammar Flashcards
accurately. Closings punctuation
 Similar Words Correspondence, and vocabulary
Correspondents and Accept,
Except
Recognize sounds and write Unit VIII-Lesson 29-32 Board Presentation and Reading
the sound heard in correct Lesson 29 Writing Demonstration
shorthand strokes.  Sounds of ls Recitation
 Word Beginning Inter, Enter Reading of
Ability to read shorthand  Cities and States Assignments Written Test
strokes  Similar Words; Quit, Quite,
Write commonly used words Quiet Short Dictation Submission of
or phrases, sentences, articles, Lesson 30 Assignments
business letters and other  Brief Forms Transcription
business documents in  Word Ending –tribute Dictation
shorthand. Reading of Practice
 Word Ending ful-
Assignments
Lesson 31
Apply correct English Transcription
 Sounds of Md. Mt.
grammar, spelling and Test on
punctuations.  Sound of X dictated
 Word Beginning Al- materials
Take shorthand dictation. Lesson 32
 Brief Forms
Transcribe shorthand outlines  Word Ending Quire
accurately.  Sounds of Ng, Nk
 Similar Word: some Sum

Unit IX-Lesson 33-36