Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City, Philippines 4200
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Tel. No. (043) 980-0385 local 1128

COURSE SYLLABUS – ENG. 103 ORAL COMMUNICATION

A globally recognized institution of higher learning that develops competent and morally upright citizens who are active
Vision participants in nation building and responsive to the challenges of 21st century.

Batangas State University is committed to the holistic development of productive citizens by providing a conducive
learning environment for the generation, dissemination and utilization of knowledge through innovative education,
Mission
multidisciplinary research collaborations, and community partnerships that would nurture the spirit of nationhood and help fuel
national economy for sustainable development.

Core Values Faith, Patriotism, Human Dignity, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Excellence

The Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program aims to develop globally competent and morally upright secondary
BSEd Program Goal
education teachers who are research and community service-oriented and committed to the holistic development of 21st century
learners.

The BSEd program aims to produce secondary teachers who have the ability to:

1. demonstrate comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in specific field of specialization in the secondary education
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
curriculum by engaging in scholarly and research activities and by maximizing opportunities for lifelong learning.

2. provide meaningful learning experiences to secondary students by using emerging educational technologies for quality
and effective teaching and by creating an environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement and
self-motivation.

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 3. demonstrate competence in teaching and testing through the design, adoption and utilization of teaching methods,
instructional materials, and assessment tools that are appropriate to the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development
of secondary learners.

4. observe the professional code of ethics for teachers and internalize the importance of continuous professional development,
as well as the need to work cooperatively and harmoniously with all members of the academic community.

5. establish sustainable partnerships and linkages with the professional community and provide assistance to the underserved,
depressed, illiterate and less skilled members of society through extension activities and community service.

After finishing the program, the BSEd graduates must have the ability to:

1. design lessons, adopt instructional methods, and develop teaching-learning strategies according to the stages of secondary
learners’ growth and development and in consideration of the potentials and uniqueness of young adult learners.

2. discuss and share profound yet age-appropriate insights on the subject area’s learning goals, instructional procedures and
content in the secondary education curriculum.

3. select, develop, and/or adopt updated technology, instructional materials and both traditional and non-traditional
assessment techniques, utilizing assessment data to improve teaching and learning.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
4. utilize research skills in solving problems and generating innovative ways of teaching and testing.

5. be involved in community-oriented activities by rendering free service in the specific area they are needed.

6. show commitment, dedication and competence in performing their tasks and responsibilities as mandated by relevant laws
and regulations.

7. possess positive interpersonal skills, as well a good oral and written communication skills.

8. engage in activities that would foster personal and professional advancement.

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Course Code and Title Eng 103: Oral Communication
Course Credits 3 units
Speech and Oral Communication stresses principles and practices of oral communication, especially speaking to inform.
Course Description The course includes consideration of voice and articulation, conversation, and discussion. Emphasis is on preparation and
presentation of speeches.
Contact Hours per Week 3 hours
Prerequisite/s Eng 102 - Study and Thinking Skills

At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

1. recall concepts, terms, and principles on the nature of the communication process.
2. show competencies in producing speech sounds through activities such as jazz chants, role play, readers’ theater, skits, radio
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) broadcasting/ news casting and speech choir.
3. convert information heard or listened to from activities like telephone conversation, news, educational films, seminar and
workshops into meaningful key points.
4. demonstrate short and effective presentations.

Course Mapping

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Program Educational Objectives Student Learning Outcomes (SOs)
(PEOs)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Recall concepts, terms, and principles on the nature of the √ √
communication process.
2. Show competencies in producing speech sounds through √ √ √ √ √
activities such as jazz chants, role play, readers’ theater,
skits, radio broadcasting/ news casting and speech choir.

3. Convert information heard or listened to from activities like √ √ √ √ √

telephone conversation, news, educational films, seminar
and workshops into meaningful key points.

4. Demonstrate short and effective presentations. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

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Time Frame Course Content
4 weeks Chapter 1: Nature and Process of Communication
A. Bits OF History
B. Nature of Language
C. Nature of Speech Communication
D. Kinds of Communication
E. Importance of Communication
F. Functions of Communication
G. Goals of Speech Communication
H. Communication Process
I. Examples and Observations on the Communication Process
J. Cycle of Communication
K. Cycle of Oral Communication
L. Types and Levels of Communication
M. Models of Communication
2 weeks Chapter 2: Listening
A. Listening
B. Hearing and Listening
C. The Problem of Poor Listening Skills
D. How to Listen Effectively
E. Listening Process
F. Why Listening is Difficult
G. Barriers to Good Listening

3 weeks Chapter 3: Voice, Sound and Rhythm

A. Voice
B. Fundamentals of Voice Production
C. The Speech Sounds
D. The International Phonetic Alphabet
E. The Rhythm in English Speech
F. Diphthongs

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2 weeks Chapter 4: Communication Types
A. Public Speaking and Communication
B. Small Group Communication
C. Radio and TV
D. Radio Broadcasting
E. Television Broadcasting
F. Non-Verbal Communication
G. Interactional and Transactional Talk
H. Repairing Communication Breakdown

Chapter 5: Public Speaking

3 weeks A. What is Public Speaking
B. The Elements of Speech
C. Ethics: Respect for Audience, Topic and Occasion
D. Organizing the Speech
4 weeks Chapter 6: Speech Purposes

Teaching
Assessment Instructional
Specific Objectives Course Content Textbooks/ Strategies/Learning Time Table
Techniques Materials
References Activities
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 1: NATURE Geron, Estioco, Creating own models Written Quizzes Laptop 12 hours
students should be able to: AND PROCESS OF Gabelo, Guia, of communication
COMMUNICATION Panganiban, Rivera, Activity 1.4; 1.6; LCD Projector
1. explain how language Rodriguez, Santos, Group Sharing and, 1.7
was used by people in the A. Bits OF History Sepillo, Serrano & Activity PowerPoint
pre-historic age. B. Nature of Language Valero (2014). Speech Presentations
2. discuss the functions and C. Nature of Speech and Oral
goals of communication. Communication Communication.
D. Kinds of Communication

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 3. determine what makes a E. Importance of Malabon City: Mutya
good conversation. Communication Publishing House, Inc.
4. discuss the cycle of F. Functions of
communication. Communication Dizon(2009). Self-
5. explain the models of G. Goals of Speech Instructional Modules
communication. Communication for College English
H. Communication Process Communication Arts
I. Examples and I. Manila: Rex Book
Observations on the Store.
Communication Process
J. Cycle of Communication Jimenez and Alparo
K. Cycle of Oral (2000). Speech
Communication Communication.
L. Types and Levels of Manila: St. Augustine
Communication Publicatins, Inc.
M. Models of
Communication Labay, et.al. (2010).
Communication Skills
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 2: LISTENING in English. Pasig City: Listen to me! Activity 2.5 (p.65) Laptop 6 hours
students should be able to: UNLAD Publishing (Students will watch
H. Listening House. videos showing LCD Projector
1. define listening. I. Hearing and Listening http://www.skillsyoun different barriers to
2. differentiate listening J. The Problem of Poor eed.com/ips/listening- good listening) PowerPoint
from hearing. Listening Skills skills.html Presentations
3. enumerate good listening K. How to Listen Role Playing
habits. Effectively Speakers
4. play roles given or L. Listening Process http://www.internation
assigned by the M. Why Listening is alphoneticalphabet.org Rubrics
instructor. Difficult
5. enumerate the factors that N. Barriers to Good
affect good listening. Listening

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At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 3: VOICE, Discussion Activity 3.1; 3.2; Laptop 9 hours
students should be able to: SOUND AND RHYTHM 3.3; 3.4; and 3.5
Drills (Geron, et.al. book) LCD Projector
1. identify the fundamentals G. Voice http://web.gccaz.edu/~
of voice. H. Fundamentals of Voice kshinema/Speechorga Jazz Chant PowerPoint
2. enunciate/ pronounce Production nization.html Presentations
words correctly. I. The Speech Sounds Speech Choir
3. acquaint oneself with the J. The International https://www.youtube.c Rubrics
IPA. Phonetic Alphabet om/watch?v=I47Y6V
4. transcribe words from the K. The Rhythm in English Hc3Ms IPA Chart
alphabet to Speech
IPA/diphthongs. L. Diphthongs

At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 4: Radio Broadcasting Radio Dramas Laptop 6 hours
students should be able to: COMMUNICATION (Samples)
TYPES http://www.skillsyoun Skit (Performance- LCD Projector
1. identify the meaning of eed.com/ips/listening- Skit based Assessment)
public speaking. I. Public Speaking and skills.html PowerPoint
2. conduct discussions in Communication Presentations
small groups. J. Small Group
http://www.internation
3. show respect towards Communication Speakers
alphoneticalphabet.org
other’s opinions and K. Radio and TV
suggestions. L. Radio Broadcasting Rubrics
4. utilize technology in M. Television
speech and oral Broadcasting
communication. N. Non-Verbal
5. create a role play. Communication
O. Interactional and
Transactional Talk

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 P. Repairing
Communication
Breakdown
At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 5: PUBLIC Jigsaw Activity 5.1 Laptop 9 hours
students should be able to: SPEAKING Chapter Test
LCD Projector
1. apply learnings in speech
E. What is Public Speaking
and oral communication.
F. The Elements of Speech PowerPoint
2. discuss the elements of
G. Ethics: Respect for Presentations
speech.
Audience, Topic and
3. describe ethics.
Occasion Speakers
4. give examples of speaking
H. Organizing the Speech
situations that show that a
person is behaving
ethically.

At the end of the chapter, the Chapter 6: SPEECH Showing Different Individual Laptop 12 hours
students should be able to: PURPOSES Samples of Speeches Presentation of
Speeches LCD Projector
1. enumerate the different A. Speech to Inform Writing Prompts
types of speeches. B. Types of Informative Self-Composed PowerPoint
2. compose a speech. Speeches Speeches Presentations
3. deliver a speech. C. Persuasive Speech
D. Types of Persuasive Speakers
Speeches
E. Special Types of Rubrics
Speeches
F. Speech of Tribute
Inspirational Speech

Course Requirements The following are the course requirements:

1. Attendance

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 2. Quizzes and Examination
3. Self-composed Speech
4. Speech Presentation
5. Radio broadcasting or Radio Drama

Grading System Below is the grading system used.

Major Examination – 60%

Class standing – 40%
Class standing is composed of different components such as quizzes, project, attendance, classroom learning activities, and oral
reporting.

Course Policies The following are the course and classroom policies that should be observed strictly.

1. Attendance - Policy on attendance is based on the Student’s Norms of Conduct, Section: Attendance

2. Lectures - must be attended on a regular basis because all exams and quizzes are based on the lecture materials.

3. Homework/Seatwork - There will be homework to be given in class about some topics needing further understanding; thus, you
are encouraged to do it. It will be due at the beginning of the following lecture period unless otherwise specified. Late assignments will
not be accepted anymore.

4. Examinations - There will be four major examinations (prelims, midterms, semi-finals and finals). All major written exams,
specifically preliminary and midterm will be administered on the dates set by the department unless otherwise specified. The scope of
each periodical exam will include but not limited to those topics given in the class schedule for the specified period. It may include
some related topics given before. Exams will commence and end on the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be given any consideration
unless with valid reason. Semi-final and Final Examinations are outcome-based and application of the learnings such as radio
broadcasting or radio drama and self-composed speech delivery. The rubrics, criteria and basis of grading system in the semi-final and
final examinations will be provided by the professors. Be guided accordingly.

Make-up tests will be given for authorized university activities only if a student presents suitable documentation (evidence) explaining
the absence to the instructor. The instructor/university reserves the right to disapprove any explanations for absences presented without
prior notice and not provide the opportunity for a make-up test. Students knowing they will be absent from an announced test because of
personal or business reasons are required to inform the instructor before the absence.

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 5. Academic Misconduct - Any act of dishonesty in academic work constitutes academic misconduct or disciplinary discipline. This
includes plagiarism, the changing or falsifying of any academic documents or materials, cheating, and the giving or receiving of
unauthorized aid in tests, examinations, or other assigned school work. Punishment for academic misconduct will vary with the
seriousness of the offense. Punishment for such offenses includes expulsion, suspension, non-credit of examination among others.

6. Dropping - Dropping from the course is the responsibility of the student. If you decide to stop attending the class, submit a copy
of duly signed dropping form not later than the date set by the university registrar. Failure to comply with this requirement would mean
a grade of 5.00 in the course. Please be guided accordingly.

7. Other activities inside the classroom

 All cell phones and other electronic gadgets must be turned off or put in silent mode during class hour.
 Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed.
 Chatting, talking with the seatmates is prohibited.
 Reading newspapers, magazines, pocketbooks and the like are not allowed.
 Going in and out of the room without permission from the instructor is not allowed.
 Being excused by friends or peers from outside just for any reason is not allowed except for emergency cases concerning
family problems or administrative reasons.
 Playing games, cards or any form of gambling is strictly prohibited.
 Seat-in students are discouraged.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Assoc. Prof. RHIA P. PEREZ Dr. ERMA D. MAALIHAN Dr. ROWENA R. ABREA
Instructor, ENG. 103 Department Chairperson, Undergraduate Program Dean, CTE
Date: Date: Date:

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