OUTCOMES-BASED SYLLABUS

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

No. of Hours
Academic Semester SUBJECT TITLE: Theoretical Practical No. of
Year 3 hours per Weeks
2022 – 2023 1st CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 20 weeks
week = 60
hours
CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to develop not only linguistic competences in the use of English but also metacognitive competences in the knowledge and awareness of key concepts regarding the
conversational competence. The course focuses on how communication works, participants of this course will explore the characteristics of natural spoken interaction to consider in teaching
a language and in evaluating learners’ performances. The course will encourage interaction through language tasks in a variety of topics. There will be several activities involving reading,
speaking, and listening. While working broadly on speaking and listening skills, we will focus on two main areas. First, students will become aware of the conversational skills an English
Language user needs to engage in on-going, interactive process. Second, we will tackle a variety of social situations that arise in daily life, which require developed conversational skills and
cultural knowledge.

Online Platform: MS Teams, NEO LMS and Facebook Messenger

CORE SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILOs)

At the end of the semester, the learners should be able to do the following:
OUTCOMES At the end of the semester, the students can:
Analyze and solve problems by using informed judgment based on evidence, sound reasoning and / or creativity to differentiate facts from
Creative, critical, and analytical thinking
opinions and to specify solutions and their consequences.
Global, cultural, social, ethical, and Exercise role as local, national, and global citizens’ participation in a democratic process, respect social and cultural diversity, appreciate the
environmental awareness complexity of the physical world and understand the significance of both environmental sustainability and social justice.
Physical/mental wellness and personal Recognize lifestyles that promote physical and mental well-being, engage in self-reflection and ethical decision-making, explore career choices
responsibility and development and life goals, practice effective individual and collaborative work habits, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning.

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Entrepreneurship and productivity
Integrity and professionalism
Life-long learning competence
Interpersonal and communication
competence
Quantitative and technological
competence
Leadership competence
Entrepreneurial spirit and engage in activities leading to increased production, and application of new technology that contribute to nation-
building and natural development.
Exhibit professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards by reflecting on the value of professionalism in daily interactions, use appropriate ethical
choices in practice setting which are in the best interest of the client.
Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
Demonstrate analytical reading and writing skills including evaluation, synthesis, and research; communicate clearly, express interpret
thoughtfully and logically and engage actively in dialogue and discussion while paying attention to audience, situation and intercultural context.
Use mathematical skills appropriate to new technological society by analyzing and solving problems that are quantitative in nature and by
utilizing technology for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs.
Display leadership skills in each profession through professional advocacy, promotion of profession in positive, constructive manner and use of
effective organization and time management for efficient practice.

GENERAL SUBJECT OBJECTIVES

1. Participate successfully in spontaneous conversational exchanges.
2. Identify and react appropriately to sociolinguistic, pragmatic, and supra-segmental aspects of oral discourse.
3. Produce and respond critically to clear, detailed, and well-structured oral descriptions and presentations.
4. Construct a personal approach to the teaching of the speaking skill informed by current theory and practice.
5. Show an acceptable degree of proficiency in oral production concerning a level in terms of range, accuracy, fluency, interaction, and coherence.
6. Provide effective, relevant, reliable and objective assessment to their own and others’ performances.

CORE SUBJECT REFERENCES:

PRIMARY SOURCES
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral Communication in Context. Books atbp. Publishing Corp. Mandaluyong City
INTERNET SOURCES
http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/registerterm.htm
http://www.articleworld.org/index.php/Register_%28linguistics%29

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Other related sources

COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK TOPICS
1 Communication process
2 Elements of Communication
3 Intercultural Communication and Functions of Communication
4 Preliminary Examination
5 Types of Speech Context
6-8 Speech style and Speech acts
9 Midterm Examination
10 - 12 Types of Communicative Strategy
13 - 15 Kinds of speeches and Principles of Speech delivery
16 Pre-Final Examination
17 Role play: Different conversational scenarios in the community
18 – 19 Debate, TV talk show and Actual job interview
20 Final Examination

ASSESSMEN
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME T
Week / TEACHING - LEARNING TIME REFERENCES
(ILO) METHODS
Inclusive TOPICS ACTIVITIES ALLOT AND TEACHING
(At the end of the topic, the learners are AND
Dates MENT DEVICES
expected to: TASKS /
CRITERIA

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 Menoy, J. (2016).
RECITATION Oral communication in
1 Discussion and answer
Communication process Define communication and its process 3 HRS AND context. Books
activities for each topic
ACTIVITIES atbp. publishing corp.
Mandaluyong City
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
RECITATION communication in context.
Identify the different elements of Discussion and answer
2 Elements of communication 3 HRS AND Books atbp. publishing
communication activities for each topic
ACTIVITIES corp.
Mandaluyong City
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
Intercultural Communication Analyze an intercultural communication RECITATION communication in context.
situation Discussion and answer AND Books atbp. publishing
3 3 HRS
activities for each topic
Functions of Communication ACTIVITIES corp.
Enumerate the functions of communication
Mandaluyong City
95% of the
students can
Answer the given examination independently pass the
4 Preliminary Examination Pen and Paper examination Test paper
and honestly preliminary
examination
given.
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
RECITATION communication in context.
Classify intrapersonal from interpersonal Discussion and answer AND Books atbp. Publishing
5 Types of Speech Context 3 HRS
communication activities for each topic corp.
ACTIVITIES
Mandaluyong City
6–8 Speech style Write dialogues showing situations where Discussion and answer 3 HRS RECITATION Menoy, J. (2016). Oral

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 the speech styles are used communication in context.
AND Books atbp. publishing
activities for each topic
ACTIVITIES corp.
Speech acts Define speech act, locutionary act,
illocutionary act, and perlocutionary act Mandaluyong City
95% of the
students can
Answer the given examination independently pass the
9 Midterm Examination Pen and Paper examination Test paper
and honestly preliminary
examination
given.
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
RECITATION communication in context.
Types of Communicative Classify communication strategies according Discussion and answer Books
10 – 12 3 HRS AND
Strategy to type activities for each topic
ACTIVITIES atbp. publishing corp.
Mandaluyong City
Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
Kinds of speeches Identify the different kind of speeches RECITATION communication in context.
Discussion and answer Books atbp. publishing
13 – 15 3 HRS AND
Principles of Speech delivery State the principles of speech writing activities for each topic
ACTIVITIES corp.
Mandaluyong City
95% of the
students can
Answer the given examination independently pass the
16 Pre – Final Examination Pen and Paper examination Test paper
and honestly preliminary
examination
given.
17 Role play: Different Make a video (live or recorded) presenting Create a dialogue and 3 HRS ROLE PLAY Menoy, J. (2016). Oral

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conversational scenarios in
the community
Debate, TV talk show, and
18 – 19
Actual job interview
20 Final Examination
communication in context.
various conversational scenarios in the present an actual role play of Books atbp. publishing
community scenarios in the community corp.
Mandaluyong City
Make a video (live or recorded) presenting a
debate Menoy, J. (2016). Oral
communication in context.
Make a video (live or recorded) presenting a Create a dialogue and ACTUAL
3 HRS Books atbp. publishing
TV talk show present an actual debate DEBATE
corp.
Make a video (live or recorded) presenting Mandaluyong City
an actual job interview
95% of the
students can
Answer the given examination independently pass the
Pen and Paper examination Test paper
and honestly preliminary
examination
given.

Introduction to
G.E. Learning Outcomes
Philippine Literature
A. INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge)
1. Analyze texts (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically L
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking and use of new technologies) P
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge L
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking P
B. PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Values)
1. Examine the contemporary world from both Phil. and global perspective L
2. Takes responsibility for knowing and being Filipino L

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3. Reflect critically on shared concern P
4. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country 's development O
C. PRACTICAL SKILLS (Skills)
1. Work effectively in a group P
2. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research P
3. Manage one's knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living O
4. Organize oneself for lifelong learning O
LEGEND: L = Learned P = Practiced O = Opportunity to Learn

PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

CHELLO ANN P. ASUNCION JOAN P. PASOQUIN

August 30, 2022 Vice President for Academic and Students Development and Services

CSB –AA Form 01-01-2018