COURSE

SYLLABUS
Course Code: UID 105 Course Title: ACHIEVEMENT & PASSION Pre-requisite: NONE Credit Units 1
Course Description: A course that discusses how passion inspires & drives people toward specific goals despite hurdles and difficulties ; aims to generate enthusiasm
among students towards plowing their obstacles & overcoming challenges by setting high performance standards, staying up-to-date with the
skills, knowledge, and other qualities necessary in the achievement of set goals
UNIVERSITY VISION
A leading Higher Education Institution that prepares visionary and ethical leaders who shall create a positive impact to society.

UNIVERSITY MISSION
Universidad de Manila is committed to provide equal opportunities by developin the learners’ knowledge, skills, and values, through
quality education and dynamic technology-driven systems, in a diverse yet inclusive environment fo learning, research, and community
engagement..
CORE VALUES
  E – Ethics and Integrity
 Q – Quality and Excellence
 U – Unity and Collaboration
 A – Achievement and Passion
 L – Leadership and Innovation

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the semester, the learners are expected to be able to:
1. Define Achievement and Passion separately.
2. Explain the relationship between Passion and Achievement.
3. Recognize the role of passion in the success of individuals/groups
4. Discuss the importance of passion in the achievement of set goals
5. Set goals based on their interests & passion, skills, knowledge, and discipline.

Student Intended Learning Content Teaching-Learning Assessment

Outcomes (SILO) Strategies
1. Define Achievement I. DEFINITION OF TERMS Lecture
 Define Passion 1.1 Achievement Short Quiz
2.2 Passion Discussion
II. Successful individuals/groups in
2. Recognize the role of passion in the field of:
the success of individuals/groups a. business & commerce PPT Evaluation Paper on
b. politics & governance the hurdles &
challenges faced &
c. media &
overcome by
communication achievers.
Discussion
d. education
e. civil & social service Documentaries
f. religion
3. Explain the relationship g. others Readings
between Passion and
Achievement III. Qualities & values exhibited by
Seminar
the individual/group achievers Reflection on how
passion affects one’s
a. strengths
personal &
4.Discuss the importance of b. weaknesses professional goals
passion in the achievement of
set goals IV. Goal-setting
Presentation &
discussion of
personal
goal/advocacy

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A. FACE TO FACE
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
A. FACE TO FACE ATTENDANCE POLICIES:
1. Absences should not exceed 20% of the total time allotted for the subject. (4 hours for an 18 hour course).
 2. A 15 minute late after the checking of attendance will be considered as an absence from the class.
B. FACE TO FACE ON MAKE-UP REQUIREMENTS:
1. Shall only be allowed under the ff. circumstances:
a. Illness or injury caused by an accident provided a medical certificate is presented
b. Death of an immediate family member and the death certificate should be presented
c. Natural calamities
2. An excuse letter should be presented together with the relevant certificate within 5 days after the due date of affected
activity/project.
3. Failing to accomplish #2 shall be equivalent to a failing grade in the activity, if not in the course as a whole.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 Class Attendance
 Attendance to seminars, film showings, and other such activities
 Active participation in class discussions
 Quizzes, examinations, & other assessment activities
GRADING SYSTEM:
Midterm Grade: 60% class standing + 40% Midterm Examination Final Term Grade: 60% class standing + 40% Final
Examination Final Grade: 50% Midterm Grade + 50% Final Term Grade

1.00 = 98 – 100% 2.00 = 86 – 88%

1.25 = 95 – 97% 2.25 = 83 – 85% 3.00 = 75 – 76%
1.50 = 92 – 94% 2.50 = 80 – 82% 5.00 = Failed
1.75 = 89 – 91% 2.75 = 77 – 79% INC = Incomplete
REFERENCES
Abraham, Keith. It Starts with Passion: Do What You Love & Love What You Do. Wiley Publication. 2013

Attwood, Janet & Chris Attwood. THE PASSION TEST:The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose.
Plume Publication, USA. 2009
Success Story: Henry Sy Sr., Philippines’ Richest Man | Philippine Primer

Mother Teresa’s Greatest Achievements - World History Edu

10 of the Most Famous Filipinos - Discover Walks Blog
14 Definition of Success by The World's Greatest Achievers Today (greatbigminds.com)

50 of the Most Successful People in the World in the Past Year (businessinsider.com)
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