JOSE MARIA COLLEGE

Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway, Sasa, Davao City

COLLEGE of TEACHER EDUCATION

SYLLABUS in

ESP

Course Title English for Specific Purposes

Course Description This is a 3-unit course designed to fully achieve a much greater degree of
understanding in the specific purpose of the English language. The explicit
plan for development of much finer points in the different knowledge of
interests and skills in academic, occupational, or vocational purposes
including the art of listening, speaking, reading, and writing which are
academically needed in the direct practice of the essential structures of
English.

Course Credits 3 units

Contact Hours/week 3 hours a week

Prerequisite none

Program Outcomes a.) Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural,

historical, psychological, and political contexts;

b.) Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/ discipline;

c.) Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and

delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environment;

d.) Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches,

and resources for diverse learners;

e.) Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote

quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices;

f.) Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring,

assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes;

g.) Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local,
national, and global realities;

h.) Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through
varied experiential and field-based opportunities; and

i.) Model desirable values and attitudes, disciplined professionals with

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 integrity and passion to engage in life-long learning undertakings.

Course Objectives a. to acquire the best knowledge and competence in English communication
(Learning Outcomes) b. to explain and discuss the nature of speaking, reading, and writing in
English

c. to appreciate and apply the theories, techniques in English for Specific

Purposes

d. to demonstrate communicative competence in various authentic

conversations

e. to provide understanding on the nature of language acquisition

Course Outline

Week Topic

1 Class orientation, course description overview

1 Introduction to Language and its Nature

2 Effective Listening Skills

2 Listening to Oral Interpretation of Literature

2 Field Trips to Various Educational Institutions, Establishments

3 Effective Speaking Skills

3 Methods of Classifying Sounds, Vowels, Diphthongs

4 Techniques in Reading

4 Oral Reading Exercises

5 Written Practicum

5 Vocabulary Word Exercises

5 Effective Writing Skills

5 Secondary Functions of a Paragraph

5 Quality of Effective Paragraphs

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 6 Writing a Term Paper

7 English for Academic Purposes

8 English for Vocational Purposes

Lec./Lab/Equipment Computer, LCD/Overhead projector, LED TV

Learning Resources Belcher, D. (2009). English for Specific Purposes in Theory and Practice.
(e.g. Textbooks and University of Michigan Press
References)

Basturkmen, H. (2010). Developing Courses in English for Specific

Purposes.Palgrave Macmillan

Edom, F. (2010). THE PRACTICE AND PERCEPTION OF ENGLISH FOR

SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP). VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Suggested Readings
and References

Bakhtiarvand, M. (2012). Developing English for Specific Purposes Materials

.Lambert Academic Publishing

Course Requirements Minimum of one (1) Powerpoint Topic Presentation

Handwritten study guide per grading period

Project: Video-recording-Interview a Legitimate Foreigner

Grading System 5% Assignments

10 % Performance

15 % Quizzes

70 % Periodic Exams

100% Total

Classroom Policies Students are expected to:

 observe house rules during class.

 provide for himself the book or photocopy of the reference.
 come to class prepared for discussion or quiz.
 monitor his/her own academic standing.
 consistently attend classes ready with all the required materials
for reading, viewing, listening and for other activities.
 communicate with the teacher for any relevant matter.

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Consultation Hours Friday, 9:00 – 11:00am

Prepared/Submitted by:

Allan A. Magsipoc, LPT

Instructor

Checked by:

Joan Mae S. Espinosa, MAEd

BEEd/ BSEd Program Head

Approved by:

Catherine G. Suazo, Ed.D.

Dean, College of Teacher Education

Date: November, 2017

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