NORTHERN SAMAR COLLEGESCatarman, Northern Samar

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: English 120

Title: Writing in the Discipline(Pre-requisite: English 110)

Department/Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Semester & School Year: 2nd Sem., SY 2011-2012

Instructor: Edelito A. Diaz

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop basic research and writing skills of students in their specific discipline.

Course Objectives (Desirable Objectives):

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:1. Define and explain the sentence and kinds of sentence2. Identify and explain a topic sentence3. Write a good paragraph4. Write a coherent research paper5. Utilize the interview/survey as a tool in research6. Learn and apply the principles of business correspondence

Course Outline and Timeframe:

Topics and Readings DateI. The Sentence

Meaning of SentenceClassification of Sentence bya. Purpose/usesb. Syntax/structurec. Formd. Completeness

II. The Topic SentenceWays of placing the Topic Sentence

III. The ParagraphMeaning of ParagraphEssentials of a Paragrapha. Unityb. Coherencec. EmphasisDevelopment of the ParagraphMethods of Developing a Paragrapha. Development by Definitionb. Development by enumeration of detailsc. Development by illustration

d. Development by comparison and contraste. Development by cause and effectf. Development by classificationg. Development by familiar to unfamiliar

IV. The Business LetterParts of a Business LetterEssentials of Good Business LetterLayout/Forms of Business LetterTypes of Business Lettera. Letter of Inquiryb. Letter of Informationc. Letter of Acknowledgement/Orderd. Letter of Remittancee. Letter of Complaintf. Letter of Requesting Creditg. Letter of Purchaseh. Letter of Subscription

V. Utilizing the Interview or the Survey as a Tool in ResearchInterview ReportIdentify and discuss the steps involved in conducting an interviewSelect and identify the purpose of the interviewOrganize and articulate guide questionsConduct the interviewIncorporate the interview data into the research paperSurvey ReportIdentify the steps involved in conducting a surveyIdentify an object for conducting a surveyConstruct a questionnaire based on the objectivesConduct a surveyIntegrate the results of the survey with the research paper

VI. Writing Coherent Research PaperIdentify the Steps involved in preparing the library research paperChoosing a appropriate subject for the paperPreparing bibliography for the paperReading purposefully and taking down notes correctly for the paperFormulating a thesis statementWriting an outlineWriting at least two drafts of the paper based on the outlineShowing intellectual honesty through paper acknowledgement of source (library research paper)Proper presentation of Facts (survey or interview data)

Required Reading:

Amores, Corazon J. et. al. Handbook of English Grammar. (Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, Inc.), 2010

Fernando, Jovita N. et. al. Handbook for College Freshman English New Edition (Caloocan City, Philippines: Philippine Graphic Arts, Inc.) 1973

Flores, Megelende, et. al. Study Skills for a Changing World. (Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.), 2001.

Olonan, Zenaida A. et. al. Communication Skills in English I. (Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, Inc.) 2010

Serano, Josephine B. and Erlinda F. Rustia. Effective English for College Freshmen Book II. (Quezon City: Publisher’s Printing Press), 1987

Course Requirements

1. Active participation in classroom discussion and group activities2. Preparation and submission of paper works3. Written examinations4. Oral report5. Library research paper