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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Languages and Cultures of Asia (LCA) 505

FIFTH SEMESTER FILIPINOCourse Syllabus, Summer 2018

4 credits

SCHEDULE: MTWRF, 8:10 am – 12:00 pm CLASSROOM:

INSTRUCTOR: Bb. Isidora Miranda (Ate Isi)/Bb. Sheila Zamar (Ate Sheila)

E-MAIL:

OFFICE: PHONE: OFFICE HOURS: TR 1-2:30pm

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fifth semester Filipino is an advanced-intermediate level course in the language. It is a continuation

of the second-year courses, LCA 405-406, designed to advance learners’ proficiency to be able to

function effectively in a wide range of social situations, participate in conversations dealing with a

variety of familiar and some less familiar topics. The focus of the course is the further development

of learners’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to be able to successfully perform in

interpersonal, presentational (written and oral) and interpretive (written and oral) modes of language

use.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following language

use areas:

1. Actively participate in sustained conversations and discussions covering a wide range of topic

areas, such as family and friends, travel, the weather, leisure activities and sports, food and diet,

beliefs and values, and some social issues.

2. Read and understand short to medium-length texts on general interest topics such as news reports,

articles on travel and recreation, short stories, and other authentic informational materials.3. Give and follow relatively detailed directions and instructions, e.g. direction to a particular place,

recipe, and other materials explaining step-by-step procedures.

4. Correctly interpret and appropriately use common idioms and expressions.

5. Give detailed narrations of a variety of events using different time frames.

6. Provide rich descriptions and comparisons of things, places, events, people, etc.

7. Understand overheard conversations, announcements, radio and TV talk showsand news

broadcasts on a range of familiar topic areas.

8. Demonstrate nearly full understanding of and retell in detail a movie or a story.

9. Use appropriate language in specific social situations, paying attention to cultural considerations,

e.g. meeting people at a party, complimenting, complaining, etc.10. Write letters, narration of events and description of people, objects, and places with relatively rich

detail.

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GRADING:

Your final grade will be based on your overall performance as follows:

A = excellent (920)

AB = above average (870)

B = average (800)

BC = below average (730)

C = poor (670)

CD = very poor (600)

D = minimal pass

F = failure

I = incomplete

Third year target proficiency level — At the end of SEASSI, students in the third-year classes

(LCA 505-LCA 506) are expected to achieve Advanced-low to Advanced-mid proficiency. For more

information on the proficiency level descriptions, refer to the American Council of Teachers of

Foreign Languages (ACTFL) 2012 proficiency guidelines available at this URL:

http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/

TEXTBOOK/REFERENCES: Ramos, Teresita V. and Resty Cena. 1991. Modern Tagalog Grammar. Honolulu: University of

Hawaii Press.

Ramos, Teresita V. and Rosalina Morales Goulet. 1981. Intermediate Tagalog: Developing Cultural

Awareness through Language. Honolulu: UH Press.

Any Filipino/Tagalog-English-Filipino/Tagalog Dictionary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Weekly journal to be submitted every Monday (weeks 2, 3, 4) 2-page essays about (a) one or

some of your interesting experiences or activities in Madison during the week, and (b) your

expectation/s for the coming week.

Speaking (440 points)

Attendance and participation 240

Reports/Assignments, mini presentations &

discussions

150

Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 50

Writing (440 points)

Homework; mini-presentations (3); weekly

journal (3)

120

Portfolio 70

Weekly tests (3) 150

Final written exam 100

Final project (120 points)

Presentation 80

Project write-up 40

TOTAL points 1000

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• Weekly mini-presentations on a topic related to the week’s theme every Thursday (weeks 1, 2,

3) Three 8-minute mini-presentations with accompanying 2-page essays. There will be 3-5

minutes of Q&A after each presentation.

• Weekly discussion of a news article from an online news outlet every Tuesday (weeks 2, 3, 4)

Three 10-minute summary + comments on a news article (in Filipino) selected by the student,

followed by a discussion. Write a short summary of the points discussed.

• Weekly tests every FridayAll tests will include the following sections: grammar, reading,

listening, & writing.

• Final written exam and OPI (oral proficiency interview),There will be a comprehensive exam

and a 20-minute interview on Thursday, July 12th.

• Portfolio, due on Friday, 7/13

The collection must include six original and revised versions of writing assignments and a

1- page introduction. 1-2 writing assignments from each week must be revised and compiled

into a portfolio. Optionally, you may also include other interesting homework and in-class

writing assignments. You are free to organize your portfolios in any manner that you like. Be

creative! You may use pictures, illustrations, etc. to make your portfolios more interesting.

• Final group presentation, 7/13

A collaborative project with members of the beginning level class

Friday, 6/29 topics are due -include a tentative title and a 3-5 sentence description of the

project in Filipino

Friday, 7/7 individual presentation script or summaries are due

Thursday, 7/12 group powerpoint/multimedia presentations are due

Friday, 7/13 group presentation.

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK EXERCISES

A. WRITING assignments should be 150-300 words (not more than two pages!) typewritten on letter

size bond paper, using 12 point Arial or Times Roman font, double spaced, with 1-inch margins on

all sides, and left aligned or justified.

B. HOMEWORK can either be

a) completed worksheets provided by the instructor

b) typewritten, double spaced on letter size bond paper

c) handwritten, double spaced on letter size ruled pad paper

*Criteria for grading writing assignments: Content & preparation 30

Organization, logical presentation of ideas 20

Grammar (correct forms & structure) 30

Vocabulary & spelling 20

TOTAL 100%

*Criteria for grading presentations: Content & preparation 30

Organization & creativity 20

Grammar & vocabulary 30

Pronunciation & projection 20

TOTAL 100%

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CLASS POLICIES

1. Attendance-- Coming to class on time and every session is very important. Any elective

absencewill significantly lower your final grade. You are responsible for any missed lessons or

assignmentsdue to absences. No make-up exams/quizzes for undocumented/unexcused absence

on exam days.

2. Using Filipino—It is LCA policy to use the target language (in this class, Filipino) as the

medium of instruction. English will be used no more than 10% of the time during class time.

Students must do their best to use Filipino during class hours and practice it beyond class time.

3. Placement-- A language proficiency assessment will be conducted by the instructor on the first

week of classes to confirm students’ proficiency levels. You may be asked to transfer to a different

class that is deemed to be the most appropriate course level for you.

4. Preparation-- You must come to class prepared by bringing the appropriate materials,textbook,

handouts, and completed assignments.

5. Homework and Writing assignments—All assignments must be turned in on time. Late work

will incur a 1-point deduction per day late.

6. Participation-- You are required to participate in class. This includes daily recitation and class

activities. If you are working in a group or with a partner, you must actively participate in the activity

in order to receive full attendance and participation points.

7. Electronic devices-- Cellular phones and pagers must be in silent or vibrate mode during class

hours. Music/video players must be turned off. Computers may only be used to take notes; no web

browsing during class, unless otherwise instructed.

8. Consultation-- If you have any questions, concerns, or problems with the class or with the lesson,

contact your instructor as soon as possible.

9. Student code of conduct-- All students must adhere to the UW student code of conduct.

Violations of the code include, but are not limited to, submitting plagiarized work, cheating on tests

and/or exams, falsifying information or producing false documentation for absences, and violating

other students’ academic freedom of expression and/or opinion. It is expected that students will

conduct themselves in class in a manner that is non-discriminatory and acceptable to the university

community. By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active

participant in UW-Madison’s community of scholars in which everyone’s academic work and

behavior are held to the highest academic integrity standards. For more information, refer to

students.wisc.edu/student-conduct/academic-integrity/

10. Accommodation-- UW-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal

educational opportunity. Students are expected to inform faculty of their need for instructional

accommodations as soon as possible after a disability has been incurred or recognized. Faculty will

work either directly with the student or in coordination with the McBurney Center to identify and

provide reasonable instructional accommodations. Disability information, including instructional

accommodations as part of a student's educational record, is confidential and protected under FERPA.

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Linggo Paksa Gramatika at Gawain sa klase Takdang Aralin/Kailanganin

Unang

linggo

SARILI

Pagbabalik-aral at pagpapalawak kaalaman sa AF (actor-focus) & OF (object-focus) verb, non-interrogative ‘when’, adjective forms, gerunds

Pagsasanay sa gramatika

Mga paborito; mga gawain Sariling bayani Pangarap Paniniwala

Pagpapakilala Panayam sa kaklase Panonood ng balita Pagbasa ng maikling artikulo

Sulatin tungkol sa sarili Sulatin tungkol sa balitang napanood Sulatin tungkol sa sariling bayani Ulat tungkol sa isang balita

Ikalawang

linggo

PAMILYA

Pagbabalik-aral at pagpapalawak ng kaalaman sa paggamit ng LF (locative-

focus) & BF (benefactive-focus) verbs, Perception & Reporting verbs


Sariling pamilya Mga ninuno Pamilyang Pilipino Mga Pilipino sa ibang bayan

Pagbasa ng mga balita sa diyaryo Panonood ng mga palabas sa telebisyon Pagbasa ng maikling kuwento Pagpapahayag ng opinyon at reaksyon

Ulat tungkol sa isang balita Sulatin tungkol sa mga Pilipinong nangibang-bayan Sulatin tungkol sa mga opinion

Ikatlong

linggo

KOMUNIDAD

Paggamit ng ibat-ibang anyo ng adjective; IF (instrumental-focus), EF (experiencer-focus) verbs , RF (reason-focus), demonstrative pronouns


Sariling bayan

Pambayang pagdiriwang Usaping pangkomunidad at isyung panlipuan Isang mahalagang pangyayari sa kasaysayan

Pagbabahagi tungkol sa sariling bayan

Pagbasa ng mga maiikling artikulo Panonood ng dokumentaryo Pagsulat tungkol sa mga artikulo at palabras

Sulatin tungkol sa mga detalyeng

narining sa dokumentaryo Ulat tungkol sa isang balita Sulatin tungkol sa mga palagay at reaksyon sa dokumentaryo

Ikaapat na

linggo

KALUSUGAN

Paggamit ng AF-1 causative verb, embedding: complement & relative clauses


Hilot at albularyo Halamang-gamot Mga isyung pangkalusugan

Pakikinig sa mga panayam at ulat Pagbasa ng maiikling artikulo Pag-uulat tungkol sa mga balitang pangkalusugan

Sulatin tungkol sa isyung pangkalusugan; Ulat tungkol sa balita at proyekto

Biyernes: Eksamen para sa unang

kurso; Presentasyon; pagpasa ng portfolyo;

Lunes: Ebalwasyon ng kurso

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LCA 506: Sixth semester Filipino

2018 Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute

University of Wisconsin-Madison

July 16 – August 10, 2018

______________________________________________________________________________

Instructor: Sheila Zamar Classroom:

Email: Consultation hours: TR 1–2:30 pm

Telephone: Office location:

______________________________________________________________________________

Course Description

Third year Filipino is the next course following the Intermediate Level in the language program. The

course is designed to develop communicative competence among learners allowing them to function in

daily social situations, and engage in conversations on a variety of concrete topics in the target culture.

Macro-skills development is the major goal of the course and will be realized by using different

approaches for the learners to ask and answer questions on selected topics for every week. Using the

target language, learners will be asked to describe, narrate, explain, and argue on issues read and

discussed.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in the

interpersonal, interpretive (reading and listening), and presentational (writing and speaking) modes of

communication covering a wide range of topic and competency areas. More specifically, the student

will be able to perform the following tasks:

Participate actively in sustained conversations on various topics such as recreation, travel,

celebrations and festivities, and current events.

Give detailed descriptions of people, places, events and cultural activities using appropriate

modifiers.

Use appropriate words/expressions which are politically correct and acceptable in the target

language culture.

Discuss issues citing one’s opinion on various issues using appropriate vocabulary.

Participate actively in individual, dyadic or group activities in response to daily tasks, events

and other topics.

Provide detailed narrations of events or episode of a film/documentary viewed or story read with

correct sequential adverbs and a variety of cohesive devices.

Read and correctly interpret a variety of texts like news reports, articles from academic journals,

blogs, and literary pieces.

Write short to medium length compositions, including research-based articles which are

comprehensible to co-interlocutors and native speakers

Third year target proficiency level — At the end of SEASSI, students in the third year classes (LCA

505-LCA 506) are expected to achieve Advanced-low to Advanced-mid proficiency. For more

information on the proficiency level descriptions, refer to the American Council of Teachers of Foreign

Languages (ACTFL) 2012 proficiency guidelines available at this URL:

http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/

References

Ramos, T.V. and R. Ceña. 1991. Modern Tagalog Grammar. Honolulu: UH Press.

Any Filipino/Tagalog-English dictionary

Requirements:

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Weekly discussion of a news article from an online news outlet every Tuesday (weeks 5, 6,

7): Three 15-minute summary + comments on a news article (in Filipino) selected by the

student, followed by a discussion. Submit a 2-page essay summarizing the news article, your

commentary/analysis and highlights of the class discussion. Email it to the teacher.

Weekly mini-presentations on a topic related to the week’s theme every Thursday (weeks

5, 6, 7): Three 15-minute mini-presentations followed by a class discussion. Write a 2-page

essay summarizing the discussion and email it to the teacher. Choose a topic that allows you to

present a detailed commentary or analysis.

Weekly tests every Friday

All tests will include the following sections: grammar, reading, listening, & writing.

Final written exam and OPI (oral proficiency interview),

There will be a comprehensive exam and a 20-minute interview on Thursday, August 9th.

Portfolio, due on Friday, 8/10

The collection must include six original and revised versions of writing assignments and a 1-

page introduction. 1-2 writing assignments from each week must be revised and compiled into

a portfolio. Optionally, you may also include other interesting homework and in-class writing

assignments. You are free to organize your portfolios in any manner that you like. Be creative!

You may use pictures, illustrations, etc. to make your portfolios more interesting.

Final project presentation, 8/10 A formal presentation on a topic of your choice.

Friday, 7/20 topic is due -include a tentative title and a 3-5 sentence description of the project

Friday, detailed outline of essay is due

Friday, 8/3 draft of essay is due

Thursday, 8/9 powerpoint/multimedia presentations are due

Friday, 8/10 individual presentation

Grading:

Speaking (440 points)

Attendance and participation 240

News summary w/ commentary, mini presentations & discussions 150

Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 50

Writing (460 points)

Homework; mini-presentations (3); weekly news summary & commentary (3) 140

Portfolio 70

Weekly tests (3) 150

Final written exam 100

Final project (100 points)

Presentation 60

Project write-up 40

TOTAL points 1000

Your final grade will be based on your overall performance as follows:

A = excellent (920) BC = below average (730) D = minimal pass

AB = above average (870) C = poor (670) F = failure

B = average (800) CD = very poor (600) I = incomplete

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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK EXERCISES

A. WRITING should be

350-500 words (not more than two pages!) typewritten on

letter size bond paper,

using 12 point Arial or Times Roman font,

double spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides;

left aligned or justified

B. HOMEWORK can either be

a) completed worksheets provided by the instructor

b) typewritten, double spaced on letter size bond paper

c) handwritten, double spaced on letter size ruled pad paper

*Criteria for grading writing assignments:

Content & preparation 30

Organization, logical presentation of ideas 20

Grammar (correct forms & structure) 30

Vocabulary & spelling 10

TOTAL 100%

*Criteria for grading presentations:

Content & preparation 30

Organization & creativity 20

Grammar & vocabulary 30

Pronunciation & projection 20

TOTAL 100%

Class policies:

1. Attendance-- Coming to class on time and every session is very important. Any elective

absence will significantly lower your final grade. You are responsible for any missed lessons or

assignments due to absences. No make-up exams/quizzes for undocumented/unexcused

absence on exam days.

2. Using Filipino—It is LCA policy to use the target language (in this class, Filipino) as the

medium of instruction. English will be used no more than 10% of the time during class time.

Students must do their best to use Filipino during class hours and practice it beyond class time.

3. Preparation-- You must come to class prepared by bringing the appropriate materials,

textbook, handouts, and completed assignments. All assignments must be turned in on time.

Late work will incur a 1-point deduction per day late. If you have any questions, concerns, or

problems with the class or with the lesson, contact your instructor as soon as possible.

4. Participation-- You are required to participate in class. This includes daily recitation and class

activities. If you are working in a group or with a partner, you must actively participate in the activity

in order to receive full attendance and participation points. Cellular phones and pagers must be in

silent or vibrate mode during class hours. Music/video players must be turned off. Computers may

only be used to take notes; no web browsing during class, unless otherwise instructed.

5. Student code of conduct-- All students must adhere to the UW student code of conduct.

Violations of the code include, but are not limited to, submitting plagiarized work, cheating on tests

and/or exams, falsifying information or producing false documentation for absences, and violating

other students’ academic freedom of expression and/or opinion. It is expected that students will

conduct themselves in class in a manner that is non-discriminatory and acceptable to the university

community. By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active

participant in UW-Madison’s community of scholars in which everyone’s academic work and

behavior are held to the highest academic integrity standards. For more information, refer

to students.wisc.edu/student-conduct/academic-integrity/.

6. Accommodation-- UW-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal

educational opportunity. Students are expected to inform faculty of their need for instructional

accommodations as soon as possible after a disability has been incurred or recognized. Faculty will

work either directly with the student or in coordination with the McBurney Center to identify and

provide reasonable instructional accommodations. Disability information, including instructional

accommodations as part of a student's educational record, is confidential and protected under

FERPA.

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Lingguhang Paksa at Gawain

Linggo Paksa / Materyal Tungkuling Pangwika/

Gramatika

Mahahalagang Paalala at

Gawain

5: Hulyo 16 – 20

LIBANGAN

Sariling libangan sa

Amerika

Libangang Pilipino

Musika, sayaw at

sining

Paglalarawan ng iba’t ibang

paraan ng paglilibang ng

mga Pilipino at iba pang

lahing pamilyar sa

nagsasalita

Pagbibigay ng opinyon ukol

sa mga kabutihan o

kahinaan ang ilang libangan

ng tao

Ibat-ibang pokus ng

pandiwa: Verbal focus- AF,

OF, LF/DF, BF, IF, EF, RF

Pagpapalawak ng

pangungusap: complement

clause and relative clause

Lunes: Sama-samang klase,

8:10-9:00 sa VH 367

Martes: Pagbabahagi at sulatin

(buod at ilang komentaryo)

tungkol sa isang artikulo mula

sa isang dyaryong Filipino sa

internet

Huwebes: Pagbabahagi at

sulatin tungkol sa piniling paksa

kaugnay ng lingguhang tema

- Gramatika

Biyernes: *Lingguhang pagsusulit,

10:15-11:05

*Sama-samang klase,

11:10-12 sa VH 367

*Pagpasa/Pag-eemail sa guro ng

paksa at maikling deskripsyon

ng huling proyekto

6: Hulyo 23 – 27

PAGLALAKBAY

Pagsasalaysay ng

sariling paglalakbay

Mga rehiyon sa

Pilipinas na

lakbaying

panturismo

Mga layunin sa

Paglalakbay

Sining sa

paglalakbay

Pagsasalaysay ng karanasan

nang may wastong

kronolohiya

Paghahambing ng mga pook

na lakbayin sa mga bansa

Paglalarawan ng mga lugar

na may kabuluhang

historikal, estetiko at

personal na pagtingin

Iba pang porma ng pandiwa:

Verbal mode- potential,

social, causative

Paggamit ng Enclitics


8:10-9:00 sa VH 367





internet




- Gramatika


10:15-11:05

*Sama-samang klase,

11:10-12 sa VH 367


detalyadong balangkas ng

sulatin para sa huling proyekto

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5

7: Hulyo 30 –

Agosto 3

PAGDIRIWANG

Mahahalagang

Okasyong

Pampamilya/

Pangko-munidad

Mga Pambansang

Pagdiriwang/Kasay-

sayan

Mga Piyesta at

Isyu/Usaping

Kultural

Pangunahing piyesta

sa Iba’t Ibang

Bahagi ng Pilipinas

Paglalarawan nang mabuti

ang mga aktibidad na

espesyal sa ibat-ibang

rehiyon

Pagtalakay ang kahalagahan

ng bawat pagdiriwang o

selebrasyon sa bansa

Pagbibigay ng sariling

opinyon sa mga gawaing at

paraan ng pagdiriwang

Mga pangatnig para sa mas

mahabang diskurso:

cohesive devices /

conjunctions

Paggamit ng pang-uri bilang

pang-abay: adjectives as

adverbs


8:10-9:00 sa VH 367





internet




- Gramatika


10:15-11:05

*Sama-samang klase,

11:10-12 sa VH 367


burador o draft ng sulatin para

sa huling proyekto

8: Agosto 6 - 10

KULTURANG

POPULAR AT

MGA

BALITA/ISYU

Mga balita at usapin

ngayon

Wika at

Kapangyarihan

Politika at

Pamamahala

Pagpapalitan ng

pananaw/katuwiran sa mga

usaping kontrobersyal nang

may sapat na ebidensya

Pagtanggap ng pananaw ng

kapwa nang may wastong

pananalita

Balik-aral ng mga porma ng

pandiwa at istruktura ng

mga pangungusap


8:10-9:00 sa VH 367

Huwebes:

*Huling pagsusulit, 8:10-10:10

*OPI o panayam, 10:30-12:30

*Pagpasa ng powerpoint o

multimedia file na gagamitin sa

presentasyon, bago mag-alas

dose ng hatinggabi

Biyernes: *Presentasyon ng huling

proyekto, 8:10-11:30, VH 367

*Ebalwasyon ng kurso at

programa, 11:30-12 sa VH 367


inayos na sulatin para sa huling

proyekto

*Pagpasa ng portfolyo o

koleksyon ng anim (6) na

sulating iwinasto kasama ng

orihinal na bersyon.

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