Els 101 Course Syllabus

Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
OBE SYLLABUS IN THEORIES OF LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
A. VISION : CNSC as a premier Higher Education Institution in the Bicol Region.
B. MISSION : The Camarines Norte State College shall provide higher and advanced studies in the fields of education, arts and sciences,
economics, health, engineering, management, finance, accounting, business and public administration, fisheries, agriculture,
natural resources development and management and ladderized courses. It shall also respond to research, extension and
production services adherent to progressive leadership towards sustainable development.
C. QUALITY POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY : We, at Camarines Norte State College, aiming to become a Premier Higher Education
Institution in the Bicol Region, are committed with utmost care of the environment in providing
excellent services in instruction, research, extension and production that are responsive to the
satisfaction of our students and other stakeholders.
To achieve these, we shall implement an internationally recognized integrated management
system in our operations, processes and services and shall:
 comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the mandates of the
College and relevant needs and expectations of our students and other stakeholders,
and the requisites of our quality and environment management system;
 delight our students and other stakeholders by providing value-adding experiences to
become well-rounded and more competitive future leaders in the midst of global
issues;
 protect the environment and prevent pollution by optimizing the use of electricity,
paper, water and other resources and adopt the safe and responsible methods of
reduction, reuse, recycling and proper disposal of wastes;
 provide our employees support to grow and achieve their full potentials in their
respective fields, thereby sustaining a competent, motivated and engaging workforce;
 develop and extend innovative technologies to our stakeholders contributing to the
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country’s sustainable development; and

 establish objectives aimed at improving the efficiency of our operations, processes
and services for our College growth and development.
We shall make this policy an essential part of our instruction, research, extension and
production services to ensure that it continuously provide us strategic directions in improving
our overall quality and environmental performance, and of our integrated management system.
D. DEPARTMENT PROGRAM : English/ AB English Language Studies
E. COURSE CODE : ELS 101
F. COURSE TITLE : Theories of Language and Language Acquisition
G. COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course explains the theories of the origin of human language and of language acquisition and development. it aims to
provide students essential background information regarding the theoretical underpinnings of language learning. Understanding
the complexity of the process of language acquisition will guide them in making sound choices in terms of approaches,
methods, and techniques resulting to a more reflective and effective practitioners of their chosen field.
H. CREDIT UNITS : 3 units
I. PREREQUISITE : None
J. NO. OF HOURS : 3 lecture hours per week
K. SCHEDULE : MW/9:30-11; MW/2:00-3:30/1st Semester, SY 2023-2024
L. CONSULTATION HOURS : M-F/5:30-8:00 PM
M. INSTITUTIONAL : CNSC envisions a graduate having the following attributes: professional competence, critical and creative thinking skills, technical
INTENDED LEARNING competitive skills, productivity, social and ethical responsibility, communication skills, interpersonal skills and lifelong learning.
OUTCOMES
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N. PROGRAM INTENDED : For AB English Language Studies, the following set of objectives describes what graduates are expected to attain
LEARNING OUTCOMES within few years after graduation:
A. Articulate a comprehensive and contextualized view of the English language system and development
B. Communicate in English (both oral and written) fluently, accurately, and creatively in diverse social, cultural,
academic, and professional settings
C. Facilitate English language learning and use in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional settings
D. Teach English communication skills using knowledge and best practices
E. Enhance literacy development and critical/creative thinking among students through the use of different types of texts
F. Engage in English language research relevant to the school and workplace settings.
O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES : PROGRAM OUTCOMES covered

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
A, D, E
1. Trace developments in the theory of language; C, E, F
2. Discuss theoretical perspectives of language and language learning; A, B, C, E, F
3. Reflect on the connection between theoretical knowledge and personal observation/experience; A, C, E
4. Identify language learning theories, their offshoot approaches and their components; B, D, E, F
5. Read and analyze current researches/studies in the field to make informed evaluation on the current practice; A, B, C, D, E, F
6. Apply concepts learned in the actual language learning.
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P. LEARNING PLAN :
INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME
LEARNING CILOs CONTENTS LEARNING
REFERENCES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
OUTCOMES (ILO) ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
A.Demonstrate I.Orientation in: CNSC VMGO  Written and Oral Oral/Written Student’s
awareness on CNSC - CNSC Vision, Board activities individual handbook WEEK 1
VMGO, classroom Mission and Quality Resolution No.  Online responses Course Syllabus
policies, course Policy 15, s. 2014 discussions/activitie
requirements and the - Course policies, s
grading system Requirements and
grading system
B.Discuss the nature - Nature and Tayao et al.  Brief lectures Class Recitations Online
and functions of Function of (1997). Applied  Library/Online Worksheets
language. Language Linguistics for Activities Short Quizzes
C. Identify the nature - First Language Communication  Collaborative Hard Copies of WEEK 2-4
and difference Acquisition vs Arts. University Activities Worksheets
between first 1,2,3,5,6 Second Language of the Creative
language and Acquisition Philippines. Presentations
second language (Introduction and Open University PowerPoint
acquisition Key concepts) Presentations
D.Perform creative Troike (2012).
presentations Introducing
exploring the context second Online Journals
of language. language
acquisition.
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Cambridge
University Press
Krashen, S.
(2009).
Principles and
Practice in
Second
Language
Acquisition.
https://www.sdk
rashen.com/con
tent/books/princ
iples_and_pract
ice.pdf
Lenneberg,
E.H. (1997).
The study of
language and
language
acquisition.
https://www.ling
.upenn.edu/~yc
harles/klnl.pdf
Gass, S.M.&
Selinker, L.
(2015). Second
language
acquisition: An
Revision: 4

introductory
course.
https://blogs.um
ass.edu/moiry/fil
es/2015/08/Gas
s.Second-
Language-
Acquisition.pdf
Theories of
Language
Acquisition
(n.d.)
https://www.mo
ntsaye.northant
s.sch.uk/assets/
Uploads/English
-Language-
Summer-Work-
2.pdf
E. Trace the Learning a First Tayao et al.  Brief lectures Class Recitations Online
developments in the Language (1997). Applied  Library/Online Worksheets
theory of language - Theories of First Linguistics for Activities Short Quizzes
acquisition Language Communication  Collaborative
1,2,3,5 Hard Copies of
Acquisition: Arts. University Activities Worksheets
of the Creative WEEK 5
F. Discuss how first A. The Behaviorist  Oral and Critical
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language is learned. Position Philippines. Presentations Presentations
B. The Innatist Open University PowerPoint
Position Insight Papers Presentations
- The “Critical Troike (2012).
Period” Hypothesis Introducing
C. The second
Online Journals
Interactionist language
Position acquisition.
- Caretaker Talk Cambridge
University Press
Krashen, S.
(2009).
Principles and
Practice in
Second
Language
Acquisition.
https://www.sdk
rashen.com/con
tent/books/princ
iples_and_pract
ice.pdf
Lenneberg,
E.H. (1997).
The study of
language and
language
acquisition.
https://www.ling
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.upenn.edu/~yc
harles/klnl.pdf
Gass, S.M.&
Selinker, L.
(2015). Second
language
acquisition: An
introductory
course.
https://blogs.um
ass.edu/moiry/fil
es/2015/08/Gas
s.Second-
Language-
Acquisition.pdf
Theories of
Language
Acquisition
(n.d.)
https://www.mo
ntsaye.northant
s.sch.uk/assets/
Uploads/English
-Language-
Summer-Work-
2.pdf
Revision: 4

H. Demonstrate in- Theories of Second Tayao et al.  Brief lectures Class Recitations Online WEEK 6-9
depth understanding Language Learning (1997). Applied  Library/Online Worksheets
of the different A. Behaviorism: Linguistics for Activities Short Quizzes
theories in second The Second Communication  Collaborative Hard Copies of
language acquisition Language View Arts. University Activities Worksheets
and learning of the Creative
B. Cognitive  Oral and Critical
Philippines. Presentations
1,2,3,4,5,6 Theory Presentations
Open University PowerPoint
I.Discuss each C. Krashen’s Presentations
theory with Monitor Model Insight Papers
corresponding 1. The Troike (2012).
exemplification from Acquisition- Introducing
readings Learning second Online Journals
Hypothesis language
2. The Monitor acquisition.
Hypothesis Cambridge
University Press
3. The Natural
Order MIDTERM
Hypothesis Krashen, S. EXAM: PAPER
4. The Input (2009). PRESENTATION
Hypothesis Principles and OF RECENT
Practice in STUDIES ON
5. The Affective
Second ESL
Filter
Language
Hypothesis
Acquisition.
D. The Second https://www.sdk
Language rashen.com/con
Interactionist tent/books/princ
View
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E. The iples_and_pract
Interlanguage ice.pdf
Theory Lenneberg,
1. Error E.H. (1997).
Analysis The study of
2. Sources of language and
Error language
3. Issues in acquisition.
Error https://www.ling
Analysis .upenn.edu/~yc
harles/klnl.pdf
F. Acculturation/
Pidginization
Theory Gass, S.M.&
G. BICS and Selinker, L.
CALP (2015). Second
H. Common language
Underlying acquisition: An
Proficiency introductory
Theory course.
https://blogs.um
I. Communicative ass.edu/moiry/fil
Competence es/2015/08/Gas
J. Multiple s.Second-
Intelligences Language-
Theory Acquisition.pdf
Theories of
Language
Acquisition
(n.d.)
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https://www.mo
ntsaye.northant
s.sch.uk/assets/
Uploads/English
-Language-
Summer-Work-
2.pdf
END OF MIDTERM
The Psychology of Tayao et al.  Brief lectures Class Recitations Online
A.Discuss and Second Language (1997). Applied  Library/Online Worksheets
identify various Acquisition Linguistics for Activities Short Quizzes WEEK 10-14
approaches to SLA Communication  Collaborative Hard Copies of
that have been Arts. University Activities
A. Languages and Worksheets
influenced by the 2,3,5,6 of the Creative
the Brain  Oral and Critical
field of psychology. Philippines. Presentations
B. Learning Presentations PowerPoint
Open University
processes Presentations
B. Present and share Insight Papers
C. Complexity
recent studies about Theory Troike (2012).
the different Introducing
D. Differences in
frameworks second Online Journals
Learners
encompassing the language
E. Multilingualism acquisition.
study of Learning and its Effects
Processes. Cambridge
University Press
C.Demonstrate
Krashen, S.
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awareness and in- (2009).
depth understanding Principles and
in the context of Practice in
Complexity Theory Second
and various Language
approaches in the Acquisition.
study of learners’ https://www.sdk
differences. rashen.com/con
D.Share insights tent/books/princ
regarding the context iples_and_pract
of multilingualism ice.pdf
and its effects in Lenneberg,
second language E.H. (1997).
acquisition. The study of
language and
language
acquisition.
https://www.ling
.upenn.edu/~yc
harles/klnl.pdf
Gass, S.M.&
Selinker, L.
(2015). Second
language
acquisition: An
introductory
course.
https://blogs.um
ass.edu/moiry/fil
Revision: 4

es/2015/08/Gas
s.Second-
Language-
Acquisition.pdf
Theories of
Language
Acquisition
(n.d.)
https://www.mo
ntsaye.northant
s.sch.uk/assets/
Uploads/English
-Language-
Summer-Work-
2.pdf
E.Discuss the factors Factors Affecting Tayao et al.  Brief lectures Class Recitations Online
affecting L2 learning Second Language (1997). Applied  Library/Online Worksheets
G.Reflect on how Learning Linguistics for Activities Short Quizzes WEEK 15-19
these factors Communication  Collaborative Hard Copies of
affecting learning are Arts. University Activities
1. Intelligence Worksheets
taken into of the Creative
2. Aptitude  Oral and Critical Presentations
consideration into Philippines.
3. Personality Presentations PowerPoint
classroom Open University
instruction. 4. Motivation and Presentations
Insight Papers
attitudes
Troike (2012).
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F.Demonstrate 5. Learning styles Introducing
knowledge with 6. Age of second Online Journals
regard to various acquisition language
factors to consider in 7. Mastery of the acquisition.
writing a survey Spoken Cambridge
paper. Language University Press
G..Write a survey Krashen, S.

paper on teachers’ (2009).
beliefs in language Principles and
teaching Practice in
Second
Language
Acquisition.
https://www.sdk
rashen.com/con
tent/books/princ
iples_and_pract
ice.pdf
Lenneberg,
E.H. (1997).
The study of
language and
language
acquisition.
https://www.ling
.upenn.edu/~yc
harles/klnl.pdf
Gass, S.M.&
Revision: 4

Selinker, L.
(2015). Second
language
acquisition: An
introductory
course.
https://blogs.um
ass.edu/moiry/fil
es/2015/08/Gas
s.Second-
Language-
Acquisition.pdf
Theories of
Language
Acquisition
(n.d.)
https://www.mo
ntsaye.northant
s.sch.uk/assets/
Uploads/English
-Language-
Summer-Work-
2.pdf
END OF FINAL
TERM FINAL EXAM:
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Survey Paper on
Teachers’
Beliefs and
Practices and
the underlying
theoretical
concepts
Q. COURSE POLICIES :
A. On Attendance Since classes will be held adopting flexible learning which is any combination of face-to-face learning, online
and offline learning modalities, attendance will be accounted for using attendance to face-to-face sessions and
alternative methods such as participation in weekly face-to-face and online meetings, and submission of or
turning in class activities/tasks for offline/asynchronous tasks.
B. Course Requirements : 1. Completion of learning tasks and submission of outputs are expected to be on or before the due date.
2. Performance tasks shall be graded using assessment rubrics; hence performance/outputs shall be based
on the given rubrics.
C. Provision on Inclusive The institution’s commitment to inclusive education: Recognizing that with the right support, CNSC has high hopes
Education that all students can succeed. Our commitment means that students from different social, cultural, religious and
family backgrounds including members of Indigenous People, Students with Disability and all gender identities can:
 attend education and be welcomed;
 access and participate in a high-quality education and fully engage in the curriculum;
 learn in a safe and supportive environment, free from bullying, discrimination or harassment;
 achieve academically and socially with reasonable accommodation and supports tailored to meet their
learning needs; and
 promote a culture and shared values that remove barriers and support inclusion.
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D. Netiquette : To promote appropriate and courteous behavior in online classes and achieve an inclusive online learning
environment, the following rules are hereby set:
A. Technical Aspects:
1. Ensure that technology (audio/video/Wi-Fi/data) works properly.
2. Frame your camera correctly.
3. Mute yourself when not speaking.
B. Standards of Behavior
1. Be on time.
2. Make yourself look good online. Wear appropriate clothing.
3. Stay in a place where no background noise interferes when you speak.
4. If you want to speak, say “Mam/Sir, Mr./Ms. and Your Surname, may I please answer?”
5. Look into the camera while talking.
6. Use respectful language. Spoken and written communication should show the highest standards of
professional dialogue.
7. Share expert knowledge.
8. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes.
9. Respect your teacher’s/classmates’ time and bandwidth.
10. Pay Attention. Do not leave/go somewhere during your online class.
E. On Implementing : Use electricity, paper, water and other resources wisely and practice proper waste disposal, including the 3 Rs of
Environmental Policies waste management; reduce, reuse and recycle.
F. Honesty : 1. Answers to assignments, projects, tasks, and activities taken from the internet must not plagiarize
anybody’s intellectual property.
2. Honesty and integrity (doing the right thing even when no one is watching) must be practiced at all times
G. Syllabus Modification : Should there be unexpected events such as school activities, calamities, unfavorable weather conditions,
pandemic, etc., resulting in interruption of classes, the time allotment of the learning plan may be adjusted or
modified.
H. Grading System :
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
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Class standing 60%
Midterm Examination 20%
(CLASS STANDING)
CRITERIA % WEIGHT
Oral and Critical Presentations 40%
Creative Presentations and Academic Papers
- Insight Papers
- Critique Papers
40%
Oral Presentations (Individual/Group)
Peer Feedbacking and other Assigned Activities 20%
TOTAL 100%
In order for any student to pass the subject, he/she must obtain a grade of 3.00 or 75%. The failing grade is 5.00.
There shall be no tentative grade for the current rating period. The midterm rating is independent from the final
term rating. The weight of the midterm rating shall be 40%, and the weight of the final term rating shall be 60%.
Hence, the computation of the final grade (FG) shall be:
FG = (Midterm Rating x 0.40) + (Final Term Rating x 0.60)
I. Official Marks : 1.0 -99-100% 1.1 -98% 1.2 -97% 1.25 -96% 1.3 -95% 1.4 -94% 1.5 -93%
1.6 -92% 1.7 -91% 1.75 - 90% 1.8 -89% 1.9 -88% 2.0 -87% 2.1 -86%
2.2 -85% 2.25 - 84% 2.3 -83% 2.4 -82% 2.5 -81% 2.6 -80% 2.7 -79%
2.75 -78% 2.8 -77% 2.9 -76% 3.0 -75% 5.0 -Failed Drp.- Dropped Inc- Incomplete
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Prepared Reviewed by: Approved by

by: NIKKA MARIE FRANCISCO- JOCELYN E. TRINIDAD, PhD DOLORES C. VOLANTE, EdD
CARMONA, MLL
Name Dean/Campus Director VP for Academic Affairs
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Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

OBE SYLLABUS IN THEORIES OF LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

A. VISION : CNSC as a premier Higher Education Institution in the Bicol Region.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

country’s sustainable development; and

D. DEPARTMENT PROGRAM : English/ AB English Language Studies

E. COURSE CODE : ELS 101

F. COURSE TITLE : Theories of Language and Language Acquisition

J. NO. OF HOURS : 3 lecture hours per week

K. SCHEDULE : MW/9:30-11; MW/2:00-3:30/1st Semester, SY 2023-2024

L. CONSULTATION HOURS : M-F/5:30-8:00 PM

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES : PROGRAM OUTCOMES covered

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INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

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INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

G..Write a survey Krashen, S.

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INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

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INTENDED TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING &

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Oral and Critical Presentations 40%

Creative Presentations and Academic Papers

Peer Feedbacking and other Assigned Activities 20%

FG = (Midterm Rating x 0.40) + (Final Term Rating x 0.60)

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Prepared Reviewed by: Approved by

Name Dean/Campus Director VP for Academic Affairs

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