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VISION : Northwestern University envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to excellence and
ethical formation of global relevance.
MISSION : Northwestern University is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and
ethically upright leaders.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES : Concomitant to its role as a university in which higher learning, research, and community extension are developed and
nurtured, Northwestern University adopts the following objectives where excellence as a way of life is its rallying
point.
1. To provide a strong educational foundation by offering and maintaining comprehensive basic/general education
programs and strengthening pillars of knowledge in the academy in order to produce functional graduates who
will be able to meet the needs of both local and global markets.
2. To mold and prepare students and employees for responsible leadership and effective citizenship, and to be
socially responsible through the inculcation of the ideals of democracy and positive values in all aspects of their
life
3. To provide a strong and comprehensive training and development programs for students’ professional growth and
advancement and equip them with competitive advantage in these changing times.
4. To align and harmonize the research and extension programs with the local, regional, national and global thrusts.
1. provide students with the analytical tools to address local, regional and national problems and issues, as well
as achieve their career objectives;
2. provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for dealing with the emerging trends in re-shaping the
political landscape;
3. aid a student’s career pursuit in local and national government, as well as in business and non-profit
organizations; and
4. provide an excellent foundation for students who intend to pursue graduate study in law, public administration,
business or in any other social sciences.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES : Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in English Language (ABEL) Program must:
5. Develop comprehensive knowledge of the English language – its origin, growth and development, structures,
and use;
6. Enhance the use of the English language in real-world contexts;
7. Develop appropriate strategies of language use through heightened awareness of how English works
in different situations in the Philippines and in Asia and the rest of the world;
8. Develop investigative and critical analysis through English research; and
9. Transform to become better individuals through language and literature learning.
5. provide students with the analytical tools to address local, regional and national problems and issues, as well
as achieve their career objectives;
6. provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for dealing with the emerging trends in re-shaping the
political landscape;
7. aid a student’s career pursuit in local and national government, as well as in business and non-profit
organizations; and
8. provide an excellent foundation for students who intend to pursue graduate study in law, public administration,
business or in any other social sciences.
LEVEL OUTCOMES :
I. COURSE INFORMATION
LABORATORY
LECTURE HOURS
COURSE CREDIT None 3 HOURS CONTACT HOURS NONE
PER WEEK
PER WEEK
The field of language, gender, and sexuality is one of the most widely studied, and most interdisciplinary, areas of study in sociocultural
linguistics. This course draws on that interdisciplinary pedigree to provide a broad perspective and range of tools for the study of gender,
sexuality, and linguistic practice. We begin the course with a brief overview of the field and some of its major theoretical developments. We
COURSE DESCRIPTION move from there into discussions of agency, meaning, parody, and identity in our second week. The third week of the course focuses on
materiality, including both the material body and the material conditions under which bodies exist. Finally, week four takes a global perspective
by focusing on processes of globalization, nationalism, and norm activities.
After finishing the course, the student must be able to;
1. describe the features of linguistic patterns/practices in relation to gender;
2. analyze the features of linguistic patterns/practices in relation to gender;
COURSE OUTCOMES 3. derive implications through evaluating various theoretical frameworks/approaches to analysing gendered practices in
written, spoken and visual discourses.
4. discriminate facts from opinion and effects from its cause to achieve a balance and fair statements; and;
Module 7: Chapter III: Whaf s in a Name?" Social Labeling and Gender Practices
Categorizing Labels
Module 9 Gendering
Conclusion
What is Desire?
Investigating Desire in Language
Module 15: "One Man in Two is a Woman": Linguistic Approaches to Gender in Literary
Texts
Male and Female Literary Styles
Literary Uses of Linguistic Gender
Gender and Translation
Implications
Module 16: Chapter V: Negotiating Relations
Language, Gender, and Politics: Putting "Women'' and "Power'' in the Same
Sentence
A Note on Method
Access
Computer-mediated Communication
Module 22: Asynchronous CMC
Synchronous CMC
The World Wide Web
VIDEOS: NONE
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS: PPT 1.Chapter I. Introducing, expanding & critiquing LG&S
The relationship of gender to sex and sexuality
Gender as Activity and Relation
PPT 2. The Gender of Institutions
When Gender is Relevant
Conclusion
PPT 3. Chapter II Theories of Discourse as Theories of Gender: Discourse Analysis in
Language and Gender Studies
Discourse as Culture
Ethnography of communication
PPT 4.Interactional sociolinguistics
Discourse as Society
Conversation Analysis
Discursive psychology and feminist conversation analysis
PPT 5. Discourse as Text
Stylistics
Critical discourse analysis
Discourse as History
PPT 6. Language ideologies
Natural histories of discourse
Conclusion
PPT 7: Chapter III: Whaf s in a Name?" Social Labeling and Gender Practices
Categorizing Labels
Social Practice: Local Communities of Practice and Global Connections Module
6: Prepositions and Conjunctions
PPT 8. "Empty" Labels: Reference and Address
Address Options: Beyond Power and Solidarity
Enough About You, Let's Talk About Me": Self-reference and Gender
PPT 9 Gendering
Conclusion
PPT 10: Chapter IV: Variation in Language and Gender
Research Methods
Findings: Examination of Some Sociolinguistic Patterns of Social Class^ Style^
and Sex Differentiation
PPT 11: Language, social class, style, and sex
Sociolinguistic patterns and language change
Explanations for the Connection Between Women and Standard Speech
Language, sex, and gender
PPT 12: Sex-based versus class-based differentiation
Criticisms and Limitations of Variation Studies
The roles of men and women and the functions of prestige varieties
PPT 13: Men and women in relation to social class
Conclusion
PPT 14: Chapter IV: Language and Desire
Language and Sexuality
What is Desire?
Investigating Desire in Language
PPT 15: "One Man in Two is a Woman": Linguistic Approaches to Gender in Literary
Texts
Male and Female Literary Styles
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Laoag City, 2900, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
A. Classroom Requirements
FACILITY &
For regular classroom instruction, the class shall have a minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 students. The classroom area shall
EQUIPMENT
have at least 7 meters x 9 meters or 63 square meters.
(for colleges which need to
1. All students should be sage and comfortably seated.
incorporate facility&
2. The ventilation and temperature for the entire room should be conducive for learning and instruction.
equipment)
3. The audiovisual facilities should be properly situated to ensure clear presentation visible form all areas of the classroom.
1. Transparency in the grading system keeps the instructors and the students accountable and aware of where they stand. It
exudes trustworthiness, which plays a vital role in nurturing good school relations and raising students’ achievement. Hence,
this should be discussed during the class orientation.
2. To conform to Outcomes-Based Education, students’ learning would be assessed using these two criteria: Written Works
(40%) and Performance Tasks (60%). Written Works include but are not limited to quizzes, long examinations (including
Preliminary, Midterm, and Final Examinations), essays, written reports, etc. while Performance Tasks include but are not
limited to performance/products/outputs, class participation/attendance, oral reporting, demonstrations, etc.
3. A faculty member can file a grade of Incomplete (INC) only for students that have satisfactory class standing but with the
following deficiencies: (1) an excusable absence for a major examination (lack of examination) and Finals Permit; (2) failure
to submit a course requirement as indicated in the syllabus. Compliance to the mentioned course requirements should be
done by the students one year after the INC grade has been filed at the Registrar’s Office. Failure to comply within the given
period means the student has to retake the course.
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
After finishing the course, the student must be able to:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. recite and discuss the IPVMO and Core Values of the University, VMO of the I I I I I I I I I I I I
college, Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes, and University policies.
2. describe the features of linguistic patterns/practices in relation to gender; I I I I E E I E E I E E
3. analyze the features of linguistic patterns/practices in relation to gender; I E E E E E E E E E E E
4. derive implications through evaluating various theoretical frameworks/approaches to I E E E E E E E E E E E
analysing gendered practices in written, spoken and visual discourses.
5. understand the relationship of gender, sex and sexuality. I E E E E E E E E E E E
6. identify gender as activity and relation; and; I E E D D D D D D D D D
7. create conclusions on the relationship of gender, sex, and sexuality. I E E D D D D D D D D D
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Language, social class, style, and sex This course topic will At the end of this course, Teaching Activity: Quizzes/Seatwor
Sociolinguistic patterns and demonstrate understanding on the students will be able Video conferencing k
language change the language, social class, style, to; via Canvas/Google Rubric on
Explanations for the Connection sex, language and desire, gender a.explain social labeling and Meet recitation
Between Women and Standard and gender translation through gender practices. b.identify Rubric to assess
Speech tests, writing assignments and Learning Activity:
empty labels, reference and writing activity.
Language, sex, and gender by talking about it in pair, Student reporting on the
address. c.categorize
Sex-based versus class-based group, or class discussion. labeling
gendering.
differentiation
Identify topics on
Criticisms and Limitations of Chapter IV via
Variation Studies At the end of this
course the students will generalization.
The roles of men and women
be able to; Discussion on gender
and the functions of prestige
varieties a. define language and translation.
Men and women in relation to sexuality
social class b. identify language and
Conclusion desire
Chapter IV: Language and Desire c. investigate desire in
Language and Sexuality language and gender.
What is Desire?
Investigating Desire in Language
"One Man in Two is a Woman":
Linguistic Approaches to
Gender in Literary Texts
Male and Female Literary Styles
Literary Uses of Linguistic
Gender
Gender and Translation
Implications
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Chapter V: Negotiating Relations This course topic will At the end of this Teaching Activity: Quizzes/Seatwor
Language, Gender, and Politics: demonstrate understanding on course the students will Video conferencing k
Putting "Women'' and "Power'' negotiating relations, gender and be able to; via Canvas/Google Rubric on
in the Same Sentence family interaction, gender and a. identify language, gender Meet recitation
A Note on Method power in On-line communication and politics. Rubric to assess
Schegloff: Academic Politics through tests, writing b. justify academic politics Learning Activity: writing activity.
isn't Just Academic assignments and by talking c. explain women as political Student reporting on the
Oleanna: Much Ado About about it in pair, group, or animal. Negotiating relations
Something class discussion. Identify gender and
Real Politics^ Realpolitik: At the end of this family interaction via
Women as Political Animals course the students will generalization.
Conclusions be able to; Discussion on Gender
Chapter VI: Gender and Family a. define power and and Power in On-line
Interaction
connection Communication.
Power and Connection in the b. explain
Family: Prior Research
power/connection grid.
The Power/Connection Grid
c. execute
Mother: A Paradigm Case of the balancing power and
Ambiguity and Polysemy of
Power and Connection
connection.
Power Lines - or Connection
Lines - in Telling Your Day
Self-Revelation: A Gender-
Specific Conversational Ritual At the end of this
20 Gender Differences Between course the students will
Parents be able to;
Balancing Power and a. define gender and power in
Connection in a Family Online Communication
Argument b.explain the World Wide
Gender and Family Interaction: Web
Coda c.execute future projections
on language and power.
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Laoag City, 2900, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A certain municipality experiences poor to no internet connection. Due to the demand for internet connectivity nowadays, the
Chief Executive Officer of a well-known Internet Service Provider plans to address the internet connectivity issue of the
CULMINATING municipality. As the engineer of the company, you are to recommend the best location and appropriate height of the tower
PERFORMANCE/PRODUCT considering the different conditions where the towers will be built. Your project proposal will be evaluated based on accuracy,
OUTPUT (if applicable) practicality, mathematical justification, and presentation.
Note: Culminating Performance/Product Output refers to the FINAL output either in a form of a product or a performance.
CLASS SCHEDULE
1. The Canvas is the primary Learning Management System to be used by both the instructors and learners. Both parties are
expected to maximize the utilization of its features.
CLASSROOM 2. During the first week of the semester, the instructor will upload the course syllabus and course guide in the Canvas
MANAGEMENT POLICY Course Card to guide students to the kind of teaching and learning they can expect in class and lead them to take
responsibility for their education. Likewise, a schedule for online consultation and mentoring period for students should
be announced by the instructor during the class orientation. IT should be emphasized that there should be no calls,
inquiries and unnecessary messaging between and among the instructors and students after school hours.
3. The online modality of learning includes synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions.
a. Synchronous Learning Session – For every class, synchronous learning sessions are scheduled at least once a
week or as indicated in the learner’s guide and in accordance to the class schedule. Instructors and students are
encouraged to use the Canvas Conference feature, in cases when Zoom Meeting and Google Meet are to be used,
the links should be posted in the Canvas Course Card Announcements for documentation purposes. Moreover,
students are expected to switch on their cameras in the duration of the session and microphones are to be turned
off unless otherwise called to recite. Both the instructors and students should observe decorum.
b. Asynchronous Learning Session – This refers to the time for students to self-study by viewing and or reading
posted instructional materials and accomplishing learning tasks relevant to the topic/s discussed during the
synchronous learning sessions.
4. Uploaded files by both the instructors and students should conform to the copyright law. Both parties should strictly
avoid plagiarism. Furthermore, the university takes account of data privacy in collecting data and educational records.
Hence, the instructor and students are ethically obliged the model acceptable digital/online citizenship practices and
behaviors.
5. Attendance of students should be checked and be reflected in the Canvas Attendance. Suppose a student already reached
the maximum number of absences in the synchronous classes (20% of the total school hours for a course) shall be
dropped from the class. The instructors are responsible in calling the attention of students incurring consecutives and
unmeritorious absences.
6. All students’ submissions should be made using the Canvas LMS. Needless to say, all activities/requirements that have
been submitted after the set deadline are considered late. The instructors should discuss with the students during the class
orientation the point deductions of all activities that are submitted late, this should be emphasized to reinforce student
responsibility and discipline.
4.2.2. Faculty members are responsible for the monitoring and recording of student attendance so that data on enrolment,
tardiness, absences and withdrawal of enrolment from school can be easily and speedily checked. The policy on
student attendance should be strictly enforced to prevent giving credit to students who do not meet the minimum
attendance
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Laoag City, 2900, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
requirements.
In consonance with the provisions of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education, faculty members should
be guided by the policy on student attendance/monitoring of absences, to wit: a student who incurs absences of more
than twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed number of lecture/laboratory class hours before midterm examination,
shall be dropped and not be given credit for the course or subject.
4.2.3. The faculty member is expected to be always adequately prepared before entering his class. Teaching strategies and
techniques should be appropriate to the topic at hand and should promote mutual interaction between the teacher and
student/pupils. Judicious use of audio-visual equipment and other ICT infrastructures is encouraged.
The faculty member should utilize remedial/homework and other related tasks to assist students/pupils who are
unusually incapable to meet the regular requirements of the subject or for the particular year/grade level.
4.2.4. The faculty member should keep in mind that mastery of the subject matter is a pre-requisite for effective teaching. He
should update his knowledge and skills through continuing education, reading related materials, attending seminars
and the like.
4.2.5. The faculty member should acquaint himself with the latest methods and techniques of instruction. Creativity is
encouraged to arouse the students’/pupils’ interest and to develop their potential to the fullest.
4.2.6. Requirements for the curriculum such as field trips, seminars, etc. should, as much as possible, be scheduled on
weekends or at the end of the semester or summer so that students/pupils shall not incur absences in their other
classes.
4.2.7 Smoking, eating, and selling inside the classroom are prohibited. The faculty member shall ensure that the black/white
board is cleaned and that all lights and fans are turned off before leaving the classroom.
III. BIBLIOGRAPHY
TEXTBOOK
REFERENCES
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