Eng 223 Campus Journalism

Republic of the Philippines
COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Barangay Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato
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email address cfcstedu@gmail.com website: www.cfcst.edu.ph
COURSE SYLLABUS
Second Semester 2020– 2021
Vision: CFCST: haven of intellectuals in 2023
Mission: CFCST shall endeavor to be a potent vehicle in uplifting the socio-economic status of its clientele and neighboring communities through the provision of custodial
care services, access to education and relevant training in science and technology.
Core Values: Culture-Sensitive; Adherent to Laws; Relevant and Responsive; Efficient and Effective; and Spiritually-oriented (CARES)
Course Name ENG 223 Campus Journalism

Course Credit 3 units
Course Description Develops skills and applies principles and strategies in writing for traditional and new media.
Contact Hours/week 3 hours/ week

Prerequisite
Program Educational Objectives. After 3-5 years of completing all academic requirements, the BSEd English graduates would:
A. become pedagogically, technically, and content knowledge oriented teachers in their field of specialization;
B. pursue higher/post graduate education; and
C. become culture-sensitive and spiritually-oriented teachers in the practice of the teaching profession.
Program Outcome Code Program Outcomes
PO1 1. Possess broad knowledge of language and literature for effective learning.
PO2 2. Use English as a glocal language in multilingual context as it applies to the teaching of language and literature.
PO3 3. Acquire extensive reading background in language, literature, and allied fields.
PO4 4. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and writing communication.
PO5 5. Shows competence in employing innovative language and literature teaching approaches, methodologies, and strategies.
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PO6 6. Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching.

7. Inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative changes to improve learning and teaching language and
PO7
literature
PO8 8. Display skills and abilities to be a reflective and research – oriented language and literature teacher.
Course Outcome
After completion of the course, the students should be able to: PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8
CO1 Apply critical reading and thinking skills to the writing process through analyzing and reacting on P D I D P D P D
reading materials;
CO2 Identify and develop styles appropriate to varied writing situations; P D D P P D P D
Follow the conventions of standard written English, in sentence structure, punctuation, grammar P P D P D D P D
CO3
and spelling; and
CO4 Write well-organized articles with a firm theses and a clear introduction, body and conclusion. P D D D D D P D
I – Introduce, P – Practice, D-Demonstrate
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME (3 hours a week, 54 hours)

Week 1-2 Foundational Concepts of Journalism
6 hours  Scope and Nature of Journalism
 Journalism Vs. Literature
 Responsibilities of a Campus Journalist
 The Campus Paper
 Elements of Journalism
 Traits of Good Writers
Week 3-4  Functions of Modern Campus Papers
6 hours  Aid to Students
 Aid to School and Community
 Aims of Campus Journalism
 The Do’s and Don’ts in Campus Journalism
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 Functions and Duties of the Press

 Limitations of the Press
Week 5-6  A Review of the Journalism Creed
6 hours  Selection of the Publication Staff
 Duties and Responsibilities of the Publication Staff
 The Publication’s Policies
 Parts of Campus Paper
Week 7-8 Group Categories in Campus Journalism
6 hours  Radio Broadcasting
 Collaborative Desktop Publishing
 TV Broadcasting
 Online Journalism
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 9-10 Individual Categories in Campus Journalism
6 hours
News Writing
 Definition of News Writing
 Characteristics of a Good News
 The Pyramid Structure in News Writing
 Types of News Stories
 Types of News Lead
 Sources of News
 Rules of Thumb in News Gathering
 Stages in Interview
 Basic rules in newswriting
Feature Writing
 Feature Story: Its Concepts and Nature
 Characteristics of Feature Vs. News
 Types of Feature Stories
 The Structure of Feature Story
 Types of Leads for Feature Stories
 Wordcraft: Rhetorical Acts for Paragraph Development

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Editorial Writing
 Editorial: Its Definitions and Concepts
 Parts of Editorial
 Characteristics of Editorial
 Functions of Editorial
 Types of Editorial
 Techniques in Writing an Effective Editorial
 Controversial Issues in Our Country
Week 11-12 Column Writing
6 hours  Definition of Column
 Qualities of a Columnist
 Types of Column and Their Purposes
 Guidelines in Column Writing
Editorial Cartooning
 Definition of Editorial Cartooning
 Importance of Editorial Cartooning
 Symbols in Editorial Cartooning
Literary Writing
 Definition of Literary/Literary Writing
 Different Literary Techniques/Devices
 Short Story Writing
 Poem Writing
o Haiku
o Sonnet
o Free verse
Week 13-15 Effective Technical Writing
9 hours Effective Creative Writing
Copyediting
 Definition of Copyediting
 Editing
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 Proofreading
 Omitting Verbal Deadwoods
 Avoiding Redundancies
 Concrete and Precise Writing
 Reminders to Editors
Publication Style
 Uses of Titles
 Spelling
 Quotations
 Use of Numbers
 Capitalization
 Use of Punctuation
Week 16-18 Crafting School Paper
9 hours
FINAL TERM EXAM
Learning Plan
Desired Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/ Teaching and Assessment Task Resource Time Table
Outcomes(DLO) Subject matter References Learning (ATs) Materials (54 hours)
Activities Theory Based Practice Assessment
(TLAs) Based Schedule
At the end of the Foundational
chapter, the students Concepts of Campus Journalism Week 1-2
must have: Journalism within Your Reach: A Virtual Oral Summative Every after e-Book 6 hours
 Scope and presentation Test PDF Files
Worktext for the
CO1, CO2, CO3, Nature of PPT (Online
Journalism Journalist Online Chapter Presentation)
 Journalism Vs. Wannabees in the Discussion
Literature Campus. Ferdinand
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a. Define Campus  Responsibilities Bulusan.Lorimar Reflection

Journalism of a Campus Publishing Inc. Paper
b. Compare and Journalist ISBN:978-621-803-502-
 The Campus
contrast 7
Paper
journalism and  Elements of
literature Journalism
c. Explain why a  Traits of Good
Campus Journalist Writers
should be
responsible in
his/her writings
d. Familiarize with
the history of
Campus
Journalism
e. Identify elements
of Campus
Journalism
f. Apply the traits of
good writers
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4  Functions of
Modern Campus Journalism Virtual Oral Summative Every after e-Book Week 3-4
a. Discuss the functions Campus within Your Reach: A Presentation test the PDF Files 6hours
of modern campus Papers PPT (Online
Worktext for Chapter
journalism  Aid to Students Online Presentation)
 Aid to School Journalist Discussion
and Wannabees in the Reflection
b. Identify the aims of
Community Campus. Ferdinand Recitation Paper
campus journalism
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c. Enumerate the dos  Aims of Publishing Inc.

and don’ts in campus Campus ISBN:978-621-803-502-
journalism Journalism 7
 The Do’s and
d. Internalize the Don’ts in
functions and duties of Campus
Journalism
the press
 Functions and
Duties of the
e. Familiarize with the
Press
limitations of the press  Limitations of
the Press
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4  A Review of the

a. Discuss the Journalism Journalism Campus Journalism
Creed Creed within Your Reach: A Week 5-6
 Selection of the Virtual Oral Summative e-Book 6 hours
b. Identify the different Worktext for Every after
Publication Presentation test PDF Files
publication staff Staff Journalist the PPT(Online
c. Enumerate the duties  Duties and Wannabees in the Chapter Presentation
and responsibilities of Responsibilities Campus. Ferdinand
of the Online Forum Reflection
the publication staff Bulusan.Lorimar
Publication Discussion Paper
d. Familiarize with the Publishing Inc.
publication policies Staff ISBN:978-621-803-502-
 The
e. Explore parts of 7
Publication’s
campus paper Policies
 Parts of
Campus Paper

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CO1, CO2, CO3 Group Categories in Virtual Oral Summative

Campus Journalism Presentation Test
 Radio
a. Discuss the different
Broadcasting Online e-Book
group categories in Broadcasting Every after Week 7-8
 Collaborative Discussion PDF Files
campus journalism the 6hours
Desktop PPT (Online
b. Explore different Publishing Recitation Chapter Presentation)
platforms used in campus  TV
journalism Broadcasting
c. Perform Radio and TV  Online
Broadcasting Journalism
a. Answer MIDTERM EXAM Multiple Attached Test Paper Week 8

examination Choice GRASP (Online), 1 hour
honestly Questions TOS,
b. Submit (TOS must be assessment
examination in provided) rubric or
given time criteria
Essay
Questions with
attached
rubric
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Individual Categories Campus Journalism Virtual Oral Summative
in Campus Journalism within Your Reach: A Presentation test
a. Define news and Worktext for
News Writing Online e-Book
newswriting Journalist Every after Week 9-10
 Definition of Discussion PDF Files
b. Discuss the News Writing Wannabees in the Reflection the PPT(Online 6hours
different Campus. Ferdinand Recitation Paper Chapter Presentation)
Bulusan.Lorimar
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characteristics of  Characteristics Publishing Inc.

a good news of a Good ISBN:978-621-803-502-
c. Discuss the News 7
 The Pyramid
importance of
Structure in
Inverted Pyramid News Writing
structure in  Types of News
newswriting  Types of News
d. Introduce the Lead
 Sources of
different types of
News
news and news
 Rules of Thumb
lead in News
e. Discuss the rules of Gathering
thumb in news  Stages in
gathering Interview
 Basic rules in
f. Discuss basic rules newswriting
in newswriting
g. Write a news story Feature Writing
about recent  Feature Story:
event in school Its Concepts
and Nature
h. Define features  Characteristics
and feature of Feature Vs.
writing News
i. Differentiate  Types of
features and Feature Stories
 The Structure of
news
Feature Story
j. Discuss the unique  Types of Leads
characteristics of for Feature
Stories
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each feature story  Wordcraft:

type Rhetorical Acts
k. Discuss the for Paragraph
Development
structure of
feature story and Editorial Writing
techniques in  Editorial: Its
feature writing Definitions and
l. Discuss the Concepts
 Parts of Editorial
different types of
 Characteristics
leads used in
of Editorial
feature writing  Functions of
m. Write a feature Editorial
story  Types of
n. Define the Editorial
 Techniques in
different types of
Writing an
an Editorial Effective
o. Develop interest Editorial
in writing  Controversial
opinionated Issues in Our
Country
articles expressing
sides regarding a
certain topic
p. Write an effective
editorial article for
different
audiences
q. Compare ideas
with other
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people’s ideas by
including counter
arguments and
acknowledging
multiple
perspectives of
any topic
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Column Writing Virtual Oral Summative
a. Define column  Definition of Campus Journalism Presentation test Every after e-Book
writing Column within Your Reach: A the PDF Files Week 11-12
 Qualities of a Online PPT (Online
b. Enumerate the Worktext for Chapter 6 hours
Columnist Discussion Presentation)
qualities of a  Types of Journalist Reflection
columnist Column and Wannabees in the Recitation Paper
c. Identify types of Their Purposes Campus. Ferdinand
columns and their  Guidelines in Bulusan.Lorimar
purposes Column Writing Publishing Inc.
d. Write a column ISBN:978-621-803-502-
Editorial Cartooning
regarding an issue 7
 Definition of
in school or Editorial
community Cartooning
e. Explain the  Importance of
importance of Editorial
editorial Cartooning
cartooning in an  Symbols in
Editorial
editorial page
Cartooning
f. Analyze the
cartoonist’s Literary Writing
motives in

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drawing an  Definition of
editorial cartoon Literary/Literary
g. Interpret the Writing
 Different
messages of
Literary
drawings Techniques/De
h. Draw editorial vices
cartoon regarding  Short Story
important issues in Writing
our society  Poem Writing
i. Plan and carry o Haiku
o Sonnet
out multiple
o Free
stages in writing verse
short story from
drafting, revising
and writing the
final output.
j. Enumerate the
different
techniques/devic
es often used in
literary criticism
k. Relate motives to
internal features
of texts including
content, word
choice, structure,
style and

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approach to their
audience
l. Write effective
stories and poem
that can capture
the interest of
readers
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Effective Technical Virtual Oral Summative

Writing Campus Journalism Presentation test Every after e-Book Week 13-15
Effective Creative within Your Reach: A the PDF Files 3 hours
Writing Online PPT (Online
Worktext for Chapter
Copyediting Discussion Presentation)
 Definition of Journalist Reflection
Copyediting Wannabees in the Recitation Paper
 Editing Campus. Ferdinand
 Proofreading Bulusan.Lorimar
 Omitting Publishing Inc. Proofreading
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Deadwoods
7
 Avoiding
Redundancies
 Concrete and
Precise Writing

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 Reminders to
Editors
Publication Style
 Uses of Titles
 Spelling
 Quotations
 Use of Numbers
 Capitalization
 Use of
Punctuation
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Crafting School Paper

a. Craft a dummy Campus Journalism Write-shop Output(Softco Every after e-Book Week 16-18
consisting of elements of within Your Reach: A py) the PDF Files 9 hours
school paper (news, Worktext for Chapter
feature, editorial, Journalist
column, literary) Wannabees in the
Campus. Ferdinand
Bulusan.Lorimar
Publishing Inc.
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7
a. Answer Multiple Attached Test paper, Week 18

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION
examination Choice GRASP TOS, 1 hour
honestly Questions assessment

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b. Submit (TOS must be rubric or

examination in provided) criteria
given time
Suggested Readings and References  Ferdinand Bulusan. Campus Journalism within Your Reach: A Worktext for Journalist Wannabees in the Campus. Lorimar
Publishing Inc. ISBN:978-621-803-502-7
 Rachel E. Khan. Campus Journalism. 2nd Edition ISBN: 9789712732294
 Ceciliano-Jose B. Cruz. Advanced Campus Journalism. First Edition. Rex Bookstore. ISBN: 978-971-23-2103
Course Requirements a. Research work and assignment

b. On-time submission of written exercises /Worksheets
c. Oral Presentation
d. Recorded Broadcasting
e. Portfolio (Includes PPT screenshots, written articles, and reflective essays)
f. Campus Paper Dummy

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Grading System Following the Quality Policy Manual of the College of Education, the grading system below shall be used:
- Examination (Midterm and Final Exam) 30%

- Oral Presentation 20%
- Performance 40%
Quizzes/Assignment 20%
Activities (Broadcasting, Dummy)/ Reflection Paper 20%
- Attendance /participation 10%
TOTAL 100%
Final Rating = (Final Term Grade x 2) plus Mid-Term Grade divided by 3 or FR = FT (2) + MT
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Classroom Policies Classroom Rules and Policies
Students enrolled in this course are expected to adapt to the so called “new normal” were education will be delivered
through flexible learning environment. Delivery of instructions will be both through online using messenger, and google classroom
or offline where printed modules will be distributed to students at agreed designated areas of respective barangays.
In this course, the student must actively participate or engage in all activities prescribe in the course. He/she has to answer
all required guide questions, problem sets and assignments with the given due date. Class discussion can be done through online
using google classroom where questions are being posted and a student may participate by simply entering in the chat box
(discussion board). Class chat box will only be used strictly for class discussion purposes.
If you find that you cannot participate in class discussions and cannot submit assignments and other projects due to
unavoidable circumstances, please contact me as soon as possible.
To pass this course, you must:
1. Read all readings in the module and answer guide questions, assessment questions and activity questions.
2. Participate in weekly class discussions posted in the discussion board. This will also serve as your attendance.

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3. Answer and submit all assignments, activity sheets and projects. In answering such, you should observe the following:
a. Write legibly
b. Avoid erasures
c. Answers should be written in complete sentence, do not use abbreviations and acronyms
d. Cite your sources
4. Accomplish the midterm and final evaluation. If in case a problem is given and calculation is needed, affix your answer
in the google classroom but solution and calculations to your answer must be written separately in a yellow pad paper,
scan (using a cam scanner) and submit it after the exam proper.
5. Lastly, you are the learner, you learn at your own pace but sure to observe due dates. You may ask support from friends
and family members but you must do the activities on your own. As CFCSTian, we always need to demonstrate the values
of being culture-sensitive, adherent to laws, relevant and responsive, efficient and effective and spiritually-oriented.
Submitted by:
JR G. REQUITA
Course Instructor
Checked by: FAIRUZ D. KAGUI, PhD

BSEd Program Head
Noted by: Recommending Approval: Approved:
GIJET C. PARON, PhD BAINORIE A. MANTAWIL, EdD HARRIS M. SINOLINDING, PhD

Dean, College of Education Director for Instruction Vice Pres. for Academic Affairs

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Republic of the Philippines

COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Course Name ENG 223 Campus Journalism

Contact Hours/week 3 hours/ week

Program Outcome Code Program Outcomes

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

PO6 6. Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching.

I – Introduce, P – Practice, D-Demonstrate

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME (3 hours a week, 54 hours)

 Functions and Duties of the Press

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a. Define Campus  Responsibilities Bulusan.Lorimar Reflection

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c. Enumerate the dos  Aims of Publishing Inc.

CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4  A Review of the

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

CO1, CO2, CO3 Group Categories in Virtual Oral Summative

a. Answer MIDTERM EXAM Multiple Attached Test Paper Week 8

characteristics of  Characteristics Publishing Inc.

each feature story  Wordcraft:

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CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Effective Technical Virtual Oral Summative

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CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 Crafting School Paper

a. Answer Multiple Attached Test paper, Week 18

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b. Submit (TOS must be rubric or

Course Requirements a. Research work and assignment

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

- Examination (Midterm and Final Exam) 30%

Classroom Policies Classroom Rules and Policies

To pass this course, you must:

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

Checked by: FAIRUZ D. KAGUI, PhD

Noted by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

GIJET C. PARON, PhD BAINORIE A. MANTAWIL, EdD HARRIS M. SINOLINDING, PhD

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

Form No. : FM -DPM- CFCST PRS—01

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