SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

MAJOR, CORE CURRICULUM and ELECTIVES

A. COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NUMBER ENE13.05i NO. OF 3

UNITS

COURSE TITLE Story and Narrative in Science and Engineering

PREREQUISITE/S ENGL 11 (Purposive Communication)

ENLIT 12 (Global Voices and Encounters)

DEPARTMENT/ Department of English SCHOOL SOH

PROGRAM

SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 SEMESTER first

INSTRUCTOR/S Dr. Priscilla Angela T. Cruz

VENUE/PLATFORM Section C: CTC SECTION C SCHEDULE C: MTH 11.00-

107 J 12.30
Section J: CTC
107 J: TF: 8.00-9.30
Canvas/Zoom

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an interdisciplinary course that develops the students’ awareness and understanding of the
many forms, contexts, perspectives, and rhetorical power of narrative. Through the critical reading of
particular texts that address or cut across the interests of several disciplines, students will be able to
integrate and synthesize different perspectives in the accomplishment of critical and interactive
projects which are based on real-world issues and geared towards rhetorical competence and service
for others.

This course studies the narratives involved in the rapid changes and developments in the history of
science. It also considers the problems, issues, and challenges that beset us in the 21st century, with a
view toward studying the interface of science, society, and culture in the service of the nation and
global community. This course joins in the dialogues of innovation and interdisciplinarity, inquiry and
creativity, in its investigation of texts related to science and the various positions and perspectives
expressed in these texts.

WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED

 WITHIN THE FORMATION STAGES
IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE LOYOLA SCHOOLS CURRICULA

FOUNDATIONS: Exploring and Equipping the Self

ROOTEDNESS: Investigating and Knowing the World

X DEEPENING: Defining the Self in the World

LEADERSHIP: Engaging and Transforming the World

C. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES

CLO1: To critically assess how narratives Assess the narrative structure, contexts,
and society mutually shape each other. language, discourse, and ideology in any
given text.

Critique several texts according to their

discourse and use of language.

CLO2: To evaluate local and global
narratives of particular disciplines in an
interdisciplinary manner
Appraise texts through the lens of personal
and disciplinary vantage points.
Articulate opposing narratives and different
perspectives on the same phenomenon.

React or respond to particular local and

global experiences and realities in relation to
the different texts.

Challenge or defend one’s own reactions to

these realities.

CLO3: To produce--using narrative as a Demonstrate one’s personal and disciplinary

basis--a collaborative and contexts in relation to a complex issue or
interdisciplinary project that contributes to real-world problem.
a just, inclusive, and equitable society
React or respond to particular local and
global experiences and realities in relation to
the different texts.

Challenge or defend one’s own reactions to

these realities.

Formulate a course of moral and

responsible action.

D. COURSE OUTLINE, SCHEDULES, DEADLINES, LEARNING HOURS

 ***We meet as scheduled in the classroom, Mondays and Thursdays. Any changes to this schedule
will be announced. Most modules will be released on Canvas AFTER we have covered the material
in the classroom. There is one exception to this rule. Read on to find out!

Course Outline Module Dates CLOs Estimated

Contact
or Learning
Hours

Module 0: Course overview and Week of Aug 9 CLO 1, 2

introductions

Module 1: Story and narrative Aug 10-Sept 1 CLO 1, 2 20

Module release: Week of Aug
28

Module 2: Time Sept 4 to Sept 14 CLO 1, 2 20

Module release: Week of Sept
14

Module 3: Perspective Sept 25 to Oct 19 all 30

Module release: Week of Sept
Submission of Major Task 1 25
Oct 4

Module 4: Ideology Oct 23-Nov 3 all 30

Module release: Week of Nov
Submission of Major Task 2: Nov 3
10

Module 5: Synthesis Nov 3-Nov 27 all 10

Module release: Week of Nov
Submission of synthesis paper: 27
Dec 4
**INCs can only be given if you miss Major Task 2; all other assessments have to be submitted during the
semester. Arrangements for an INC have to be discussed with me before an INC can be given.

***I will be away from Sept 23 to Oct 5 to deliver a plenary talk at the 14th Free Linguistics Conference in
Istanbul. During this time, you will be working on Major Task 1 and activities for module 3 on Canvas.

****The schedule can be changed, depending on circumstances.

E. ASSESSMENTS AND RUBRICS

Assessment Assessment CLOs

Tasks Weight

Minor assessments, activities, process tasks 40% all

MAJOR TASK 1: Multimodal critique of a text (Collaborative) 20%

In Major Task 1, you will discuss how one science and engineering text or
a body of texts on the same issue, aligns people to its position using what
you learned in Modules 1 and 2
MAJOR TASK 2: Communicating knowledge (Collaborative) 20%

In major task 2, you will design a project that communicates science truth
to a target community. To do this task well, you need to build on
community relations and use everything you learned in this course to
communicate knowledge locally. Part of the project will also involve
considering the process of sharing information with people. This task will
have the following components: the project design, an actual
communicative sample (posters, brochures, etc), and an annotation to the
communicative sample, explaining the decisions you made to come to its
multimodal design

Synthesis Paper (Individual) 10% CLO 2

The paper (1,000 words) explores one’s personal and disciplinary
contexts. This paper will be a reflection on a personal experience and will
involve a personal stance on language and/or ideology and draw on what
was learned from the course.

Class Participation 10%

RUBRICS: All FEATURES of a grade must be met to achieve that grade

Rubric for major task 1

Criteria Description Points
Content and This criterion refers to what extent all requirements of the 35
Task Fulfillment task are addressed. The features of this criterion include
the following:
• an accurate and appropriate response to the task
instructions
• a clear, well-articulated argument on the text/s is
presented
• all technical vocabulary from the course is
deployed accurately and appropriately to support a
clear main idea
• the critique of the text/s is thorough, exploring all
aspects of the text/s’s rhetoric
• citations are accurate
Organization This criterion refers to what extent all aspects of the 30
submission are arranged logically and connected
appropriately. The features of the criterion are:
• the structure supports a unified and logical flow of
ideas
• multimodal elements serve to connect all aspects
of the submission
• the logical and clear arrangement of all ideas
• the use of appropriate and accurate connections
between ideas
• the submission flows very well and is immediately
clear
Expression This criterion refers to the use of all communicative 30
strategies. The features of this criterion include
• the effective use multimodal techniques
• language choices articulate ideas in new and
effective ways
• the appropriate use of tone
• the accurate use of language conventions
(grammar, word choices, sentences that are clearly
 worded, proper punctuation)
• appropriate multimodal elements
Mechanics This criterion refers to what extent all mechanical aspects 5
are followed. The features of this criterion are:
• accurate spelling, capitalization
• accurate spacing between words, sentences,
paragraphs
• adherence to word count limits
• clear layout (margins, font sizes, and other related
elements)
Total 100 points
*a grade of 0 will be given for non-submission
*a grade of 0 will be given for plagiarized work

Rubric for Major Task 2

Criteria Description Points
Content and This criterion refers to what extent all requirements of the 35
Task Fulfillment task are addressed. The features of this criterion include
the following:
• a project that fulfills all task requirements
• a multimodal project design that thoroughly
considers the relationship between content and
audience
• the excellent execution of the project, with all
necessary components and an appealing,
convincing, and substantial content
• all learnings from the course are applied excellently
• an annotation that explains the presentation
content and design thoroughly, deploying what was
learned from the course
• citations are accurate
Organization This criterion refers to what extent all aspects of the 30
submission are arranged logically and connected
appropriately. The features of the criterion are:
• a unified and logical flow of ideas
• multimodal elements that serve to connect all
aspects of the submission
• the logical and clear arrangement of all ideas
• the use of appropriate and accurate connections
between ideas
• the submission flows very well and is immediately
clear
Expression This criterion refers to the use of all communicative 30
strategies. The features of this criterion include
• the effective use multimodal techniques
• language choices articulate ideas in new and
effective ways
• the appropriate use of tone
• the accurate use of language conventions
(grammar, word choices, sentences that are clearly
worded, proper punctuation)
• appropriate multimodal elements
Mechanics This criterion refers to what extent all mechanical aspects 5
are followed. The features of this criterion are:
• accurate spelling, capitalization
• accurate spacing between words, sentences,
paragraphs
• adherence to word count limits
 • clear layout (margins, font sizes, and other related
elements)
Total 100 points
*a grade of 0 will be given for non-submission
*a grade of 0 will be given for plagiarized work

Rubric for the Synthesis Paper

Criteria Description Points
Content and This criterion refers to what extent all requirements of the 55
Task Fulfillment task are addressed. The features of this criterion include
the following:
• an accurate and appropriate response to the task
instructions
• a clearly articulated main idea
• the use of sufficient and relevant illustrative details
and/or supporting ideas which are provided to
substantiate the main idea
• the proper citation of sources, if needed
• a clear reflection on the power of rhetoric
• a reflection that invites the audience to reflect as
well
Organization This criterion refers to what extent all aspects of the essay 20
are arranged properly and connected appropriately. The
features of the criterion are:
• clearly unified elements (title, introduction, body,
conclusion) that support a key main idea
• the logical and clear arrangement of all ideas
• the use of appropriate and accurate connections
between ideas
• writing is readable and can be followed easily and
pleasurably
Rhetorical This criterion refers to the use of writing styles and 20
quality conventions. The features of this criterion are:
• the effective use of narrative and descriptive
techniques to express main and supporting ideas
• the effective use of other writing techniques such
as exposition, explanation, illustration, comparison
to support narrative/descriptive elements
• language choices articulate ideas in new and
effective ways
• the appropriate use of tone
• the accurate use of language conventions
(grammar, word choices, sentences that are clearly
worded, proper punctuation)
Mechanics This criterion refers to what extent all mechanical aspects 5
are followed. The features of this criterion are:
• accurate spelling, capitalization
• accurate spacing between words, sentences,
paragraphs
• adherence to word count limits
• clear layout (margins, font sizes, and other related
elements)
Total 100 points
*a grade of 0 will be given for non-submission
*a grade of 0 will be given for plagiarized work

Rubric for short activities/assessments

Points can be adjusted but the criteria and their percentages remain the same.
Criteria Points
Task response 6
All requirements of the task are met
The prompt is fully explored and appropriated
addressed
Ideas are well-developed, explained, defended
Organization 2
Ideas are organized with a clear, logical, easy-to-follow
flow.
Language and mechanics 2
Language is accurate.
Mechanics are handled accurately.
Total 10
F. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS

TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS and ACTIVITIES CLOs

Discussions and lectures CLO1, CLO2

Readings and reading-related activities CLO1, CLO2

Other forms of input such as videos and related activities CLO1, CLO2

Various group and individual activities CLOs 1, 2, 3

Presentations and paper CLO1, CLO2, CLO 3

G. REQUIRED MATERIALS

Module Materials
Module 1 Thomas, Bronwen, Narrative: The basics, pp. 1-30
Linarez and Abalos, Propp’s narrative theory (video)
The Media Insider, Todorov’s narrative theory explained (video
Will Shoder, Every story is the same (video)
Ueber-Brands, The hero’s journey (video)
Module 2 Thomas, Bronwen, Narrative: The basics, ch 2, pp. 34 onwards
Daniel Wilson, The blue afternoon that lasted forever
Melodysheep, Timelapse of the future (video)
Module 3 Thomas, Bronwen, Narrative: The basics, ch3
TedEd, What’s the best point of view? (video)
Isabel Yap, Sink
Charles Forceville, The art of storytelling (video)
Discovery Chanel, Chernobyl: Life in the deadzone (video)
Module 4 Ted Chiang, The story of your life
Thomas McLaughlin, Figurative language
Knowledge Feed, 10 abandoned places overrun by nature (video)
Module 5 Ken Liu, Mono no aware
Module 6 Cruz, Priscilla, Reflections on a water crisis; Reflections on covid 19, a death
in the family and language policy
Lea Guerrero, Interview with Greenpeace Country Director
*Instructions for accessing materials will be on the course’s Canvas page. Learning materials may be
changed during the semester. You will be informed of these changes and all materials provided to you.

H. GRADING SYSTEM
92-100 A
87-91 B+
83-86 B
 79-82 C+
74-70 C
74-70 D
69 and below F

I. CLASS POLICIES
1. We follow all LS/University policies.
2. The class will happen onsite, in the classroom, and online via Canvas. See above for provisions
regarding any changes to the schedule.
3. Be sure to configure your notifications so any announcement on Canvas will automatically go into
your email inbox. I only post announcements via Canvas.
4. Attendance policies will be followed. You have a total of 6 allowable absences. If you are not in
within 15 minutes from the bell, you will be marked absent, even if you do eventually show up for
that class day. Following university guidelines, no distinction will be made between excused and
unexcused absences. If you were absent for a reason deemed valid by our policies (illness and/or
emergency in the family requiring your presence; representing the school), please present some
evidence of the validity of your absence. With a valid reason, you can be given some
accommodation regarding the work that you missed.
5. If something comes up and I am late without prior notice, please wait patiently for me for 15
minutes.
6. All submissions that are required to be passed on Canvas must be done so using the submission
page on Canvas. Be sure to click the ‘submit’ button on the assignment page. I will only accept
these assignments via the submission page, after you click the ‘submit’ button. If you submitted via
an email or message to me via Canvas or by attaching the assignment to a comment on Canvas, it
will not be accepted. If you did not submit properly and hence was considered tardy, penalties will
apply.
7. Although deadlines are specified, there is a submission period of about a week after the deadline.
The submission page will close after this submission period. Late submissions get a deduction of
one letter grade per day. Once an assignment is closed, you will not be allowed to submit.
8. For major task 1 and 2, revisions are allowed so long as you submit on time. If you submit earlier
than the deadline or exactly on the deadline, you may revise your work. If you submit after the
deadline, no more revisions are possible.
9. Canvas activities have deadlines as well. Once these assignments are closed, you cannot submit.
10. Collaboration, discussion, and sharing ideas are the bedrock of this class. Everyone is expected to
read, weigh in, and do the work. I’m looking forward to lively discussions, whether onsite or online.
You also have the right to drop an unhelpful or uncooperative group member. Please let me know if
you have any problems with your groups/classmates.
11. Openness, kindness, and patience are essential so we can all go through this return to onsite
classes with joy. Keep in mind to only treat others the way you would want to be treated. Be careful
and kind with the way you talk, respond, or email. Treat everyone in the class with the highest
respect.
12. If you have a problem that you think might affect your performance in class, inform me right away. If
you need help, especially with deadlines, let me know right away too. I cannot help you if I do not
know what the problem is.
13. I generally respond to all emails within 24 hours. If you’ve been waiting longer than that, please
send me a follow-up. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you get replies to your messages. I
do try to keep weekends and holidays sacred so I may not reply on those days.
14. Feedback for submissions will be given within 3 – 10 days after the deadline. If I’ll be late, I will let
you know.
15. You may contact me through my email or the messenger app of Canvas. I will not respond through
any other ways of contacting me. Only communication through official Ateneo email accounts will be
accepted.
16. The grades reflected on Canvas do not necessarily reflect your actual grade. For questions
regarding computations, just ask me.
17. A beadle will be assigned to help coordinate communications between the class and me and to
ensure that we follow all LS policies. The beadle can also inform me if there are concerns that are
affecting the entire class. The beadle is not responsible for reminding everyone of what they need to
do or submit.
18. Consultations whether online or onsite must include a 2rd person (a classmate). Onsite consultations
will be at the English Department, de la Costa Hall. If you can’t find anyone to accompany you to an
onsite consultation, we will have an online consultation instead, with the consultation recorded.
19. Our class is a safe space for everyone, including myself. This means (1) keeping things private
unless told otherwise (and that includes the course materials), (2) being patient and respectful, (3)
keeping lines of communication open, especially if something uncomfortable happens, (4) using fair,
reasonable, and respectful means of settling disputes and problems and not ranting on any sort of
platform, especially social media, (5) being understanding and compassionate to everyone, and (6)
making kind, fair, and just choices in all the forms of language that we use.

School Policies
1. Only officially enrolled students will be allowed to participate in all ways in the course.
2. Please read the LS Undergraduate Student Handbook carefully. You can access the handbook by
clicking this link.
Rules and regulations stipulated in the handbook will be adhered to strictly. This is especially true for
plagiarism and acts of dishonesty. You can view the PDF copy of the 2018 LS Code of Academic
Integrity here.
3. The university designed a one-stop shop student services hub called LS-One. LS-One may be
accessed using your @obf.ateneo.edu email accounts. Once logged on, you can more thoroughly
navigate the site and use its features. Click on this link to access it. If you need them, you may use
this hub to request portable learning packets in case you have connectivity problems. You can
also contact LS-One if you have problems regarding Canvas.
4. This class will adhere to all LS policies on safe spaces and gender. Please see the Loyola Schools’
Gender Policy and our Code of Decorum.
5. The Schools of Humanities, which houses the English Department, has its own policies regarding
online learning. Please click this link for a copy of these policies. We are all expected to follow these
policies.

Policy on AI use

As AI is a very useful tool for learning, I will not prevent you from using any AI app that you feel will help
you learn. However, AI cannot replace you. This means that you cannot hand in any work that was
wholly done or mostly done by AI. I need to see you and your work in everything that you do for this
class. But you may use AI as a tool to help you do well in this class. As such, this is the policy:

Each time you use AI to help you with any work done for this class, you are to submit documentation for
all the work that AI did. This means that you need to show me your own process of using AI and submit,
with the assignment concerned, all the work that AI did and all the work that you did related to the
assignment. The most important thing here is that I see your own ideas and how you are using AI to
communicate your own ideas.

AI documentation may come in the form of screenshots of any work done via AI apps, as well as any
and all drafts of your work, whether original or altered by AI. All this documentation must be submitted
along with the assessment concerned. As I need to see your own ideas, you have to show me proof
that your ideas are your own.

If you use AI but do not submit documentation, and I somehow flag your work as using AI, that is when
you could get into trouble.

With AI use, transparency and honesty are the values we will live by.

H. CONSULTATION HOURS
 NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY/S TIME
Dr. Priscilla Angela T.
Cruz ptan@ateneo.edu *weekdays 1pm to 5pm
*It is essential that you set an appointment with me for consultations. Email me if you would like to set an
appointment. When you email me, give me at least 3 options for a schedule for the consultations and I will
choose which one works.

I. ADDITIONAL NOTES

Wise words to remember as we begin the semester:

Be slow to speak, and only after having first

listened quietly, so that you may understand
the meanings, the leanings and wishes of
those who speak. Thus, you will better know
when to speak and when to be silent.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola