College of Engineering, Architecture,

and Technology
ENG 101 – ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
First Semester, SY 2020-2021

Course Outline

Course Description: This course in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The
course serves students at various levels of English language proficiency, form high-beginning
to low – advanced. Emphasis is on the development of confidence, vocabulary, conversation,
reading comprehension, enjoyment, and writing. The course is open to students for whom
English is a foreign language.
Pre-requisite: None
Unit Credits: 3 units
No. of Hours: 3 hours/week

Topics:
I. Listening Skills (Developing Effective Listening Skills)
 Listening is an art
 Listening vs. Hearing
 Process of Listening
 Types of Listening
 Intensive Listening vs. Extensive Listening
 Barriers to Effective Listening
II. Speaking Skills (Verbal and Non-verbal Communication)
 Introduction
 Four Types of Verbal Communication
 The Elements of Verbal Communication Skills
 Types of Nonverbal Communication
 Four Reasons Understanding Nonverbal Communication Is Important
 Nonverbal communication can play five roles
III. Reading Skills (The Art of Effective Reading)
 Reading
 Speed of Reading
 Differences between Efficient and Inefficient readers
 Overcoming Common Obstacles
 Types of Reading
 Methods of Reading
IV. Writing Skills (The Art Of Condensation)
  Major Forms Of Condensation
 Major Forms Of Condensation

Course Requirements:
1. Pass all written examinations and requirements.
2. Participate actively in the discussion/ performances.
3. Portfolio

Grading System:
A. Midterm
* Quizzes/ Exercises 40%
* Examination 40%
* Portfolio 20%

100 %
B. Tentative Final
* Quizzes/ Exercises 40%
* Examination 40%
* Portfolio 20%

100 %
C. Final Grade
*MIDTERM 30%
*TENTATIVE FINAL 70%
100 %

Consultation: The students are encouraged to regularly seek advice to the course facilitator
based on the consultation time of the faculty. The students can set an appointment every
Friday from 9:30AM to 3:00PM.

References:
 Communication Skills by Sanjay Kumar and Pushp Lata; 1st Edition
published in 2011 by Oxford University Press
 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/verbal-communication.html
 https://businessjargons.com/verbal-communication.html
 http://www.maefahluang.org/?p=17
 https://www.communicationskillsactivities.com/elements-of-verbal-
communication-skills/
 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-
communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
 https://www.howtolearn.com/2012/08/different-reading-techniques-and-
when-to-use-them/
Prepared by:

JULIE ANNE S. ARABIA, LPT

Course Facilitator