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 307 (English for Specific Purposes)

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 21 st 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

Course Code and Title Eng 307: English for Specific Purposes
Course Credits 3 units

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Course Description
Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite/s
This course focuses on basic rules of writing sentences and paragraphs. Attention is also paid to developing reading
comprehension and vocabulary and to fostering interest in reading ; building word context skills ; brainstorming to generate
writing ideas; performing basic word processing skills. Students explore lifelong learning strategies such as working with help
and independently.
3 hours
None

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

1. have a rich background information on the areas considered critical to successful language instruction, techniques for
teaching the language skills and various options for integrating skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
2. discuss the traditional past and modern present teaching approaches, important learner factors and information that are
useful for the future classroom teacher’s everyday performance and professional growth.
3. use various comprehensive techniques in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
4. apply content-based principles and strategies in developing language proficiency for specific disciplines.

Time Frame Course Content

5 weeks I. Widening Vocabulary
Terminology: Measurement and Metrology
Instrumentation Fundamental Tools
Definitions of the Elements in Control
Units and Standards
Instrument Parameters Terms
Pronunciation
Dictionary Entry
Types of Dictionary
Used of Dictionary

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3 weeks II. Reading Comprehension
Context clues
Types of Context clues
Forming Conclusion
Making Inferences
Reading Techniques : Scanning and Skimming

4 weeks III. Communication

Definition of Communication
Modes and Protocols of Communication
Do’s and Don’t during Interview
Oral Communication Skills

IV. Listening
3 weeks Listening and Hearing
Basic Listening Skills
How to Listen Effectively
The Problems of Poor Listening Skills

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 Teaching
Strategies/Learning Assessment Instructional
Specific Objectives Course Content Textbooks/ Time Table
Activities Techniques Materials
References
At the end of the lesson, the I. Widening Vocabulary Agena, M. et al., Interactive Discussion Brainstorming Laptop 15 hours
students should be able to: (2013) Study and
Using the Dictionary Dictation of Recitation Projector
Thinking Skills
Terminologies
Kinds of Dictionary Graded Quiz Hand-outs
1. identify the meaning of William C. Dunn, Testing Pronunciation
Terminology: Measurement Fundamentals of Talk show PowerPoint
certain Instrumentation
and Instrument Industrial Spelling Quiz Presentations
terminologies and the
different fundamental Instrumentation Instrumentation and
tools, units and standards Fundamental Tools Process Control
used.
Definition of Elements in B.E Nolthingk,
2. Execute proper Control Instrumentation
pronunciation of Reference Book
instrument parameters Units and Standards
Second Edition
3. Distinguish the features Instrument Parameters
of the elements in Pronunciation
control

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At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to:
1. recognize the difference
between skimming and
scanning
2. read a short article about
Instrumentation with
comprehension and infer
what is written
3. identify and apply the
reading techniques promptly
Agena, M. et al.,
(2013) Study and
II. Reading Thinking Skills Oral Reading Speed Reading Test Laptop 12 hours
Comprehension https://www.britannica Lecture Comprehension Test Projector
.com/technology/instr
Scanning and Skimming
umentation- Sharing of Insights Oral Summarization PowerPoint
Forming Conclusion technology Presentation
Group Discussion
Making Inferences https://iedunote.com/r Article with regards
eading-techniques to the
Reading Techniques
Instrumentation

Geron, C. Dt., et al.,

2014, Speech and Oral
Communication Skills
http://teachassist.deaki
At the end of the, lesson the III. Nature of n.edu.au/wp- Interactive Discussion Lecture Laptop 12 hours
students should be able to: Communication content/uploads/2015/
06/GLO2- A video that talks Think –Pair- Share Projector
Definition and Importance communication- about History of
Group Activities PowerPoint
Communication skills.pdf Instrumentation
1. define and identify the Presentation
Prepared Speech
modes of communication. Kinds of Communication Sharing of Insights
(Topic : Video
2. generate an understanding Do’s and Don’t during Role Playing Instrumentation)
on how to speak during Interview

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interview Modes of Communication

3. perform a prepared speech Communication Protocols

applying the oral
Oral Communication Skills
communication skills and
protocols
Geron, C, Dt., et.,
2014 Speech and Oral
Communication

https://cmsw.mit.edu/
writing-and-
communication-
center/resources/writer
s/writing-process/
At the end of the lesson, the IV. Listening and Writing Lecture Oral Reading Laptop 15 hours
students should be able to:
https://www.english- Board work Listening Test Projector
grammar-
Listening and Hearing Listening to a Video Game show PowerPoint
revolution.com/senten
1. compare the difference about the Presentation
Basic Listening Skills ce-types.html
between hearing and listening fundamentals and Video
How to Listen Effectively basic tools of
2. apply the basic listening https://learnenglish.bri
Instrumentation Hand-outs
skills tishcouncil.org/en/engl
ish-grammar/clause- Sharing of Insights
3. generate an understanding phrase-and- Essay Writing
how to listen effectively sentence/sentence- Group Discussion (Topic:
The Writing Process
structure Instrumentation)
4. identify and create Book Works
sentences that are properly Types of Sentences
Group Activity
structured Sentence Clause Structure
5. write an essay about a

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certain topic that show the
writing process

Course Requirements The following are the course requirements:

1. Attendance
2. Quizzes and Examination
3. Projects
4.

Grading System Below is the grading system used.

Major Examination – 60%

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

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

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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
exams 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.

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.

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.

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 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:

COW D. CARABAO
Instructor, Eng 333

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