Principles and Practice of Teaching Drama

Course Code and Title

Course Description
This course is designed to develop basic research and writing skills of students in their specific discipline.
The principles of effective paragraph construction are reviewed before the students are exposed to research
paper making and required reports by discipline. (1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1)

Course learning outcomes

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

A. Acquaint themselves with the characteristics of communicatively effective compositions (1.1.1);

B. Utilize library resources in reading for information, enrichment, pleasure, appreciation and to
improve one’s command of the English Language (1.1.1/1.6.1);

C. Prepare outlines, summaries, and paraphrases of reading selections for effective synthesizing of
pieces of textual information (1.1.1/1.6.1);

D. Write varied types of paragraphs observing the qualities of an effective paragraph to address
different purposes academically and professionally (1.1.1/1.6.1);

E. Write a research paper in respect to their specialization following the prescribed format and
applying rules and principles learned using both creative and critical thinking (1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1);
and

F. Present and defend the final library research paper output in front of an audience and panel
(1.6.1/1.7.1).

Beginning Teacher Indicators

1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1/3.1.1/3.2.1

Course Alignment
Course Description 1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1

Course Outcomes 1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1

Course Content 1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1/3.1.1/3.2.1

Course Assessment 1.1.1/1.2.1/1.5.1/1.6.1/1.7.1/3.1.1/3.2.1

Course Structure and Content

Duration Topic BTIs Depth

CLOs

Composition Basics
1. Distinguish effective and lousy compositions A
(1.1.1)
Week 1
I, P
and 2 2. Criticize and improve ineffective compositions published in A
local and international materials; and (1.1.1/ 1.5.1/
1.6.1)

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3. Identify the steps in writing a composition A
(1.1.1)

Composition Building (Types, Parts, and Techniques)

1. Write varied types of composition; D
(1.1.1/ 1.4.1)

2. Prepare an outline of a given reading material lifted from B, C

materials the local or international arena; (1.1.1/ 1.4.1/
1.5.1/ 1.6.1)

3. Make a summary of long articles regarding gender, culture, B, C

socio-economic, and religious issues; (1.1.1/ 3.1.1/
Week 3 3.2.1)
I, D, P
to 6
4. Transfer information from non-prose texts; C
(1.1.1/ 1.4.1/
1.6.1)

5. Identify topic sentences from paragraphs; and C

(1.1.1/ 1.4.1)

6. Write unified, coherent, and emphatic paragraphs employing D

varied methods of development and revision. (1.1.1/ 1.4.1/
1.5.1/ 1.6.1)

Business Correspondence
1. Familiarize themselves with the language of business A
correspondence in the country and abroad; and (1.1.1/ 1.4.1)
Week 7
I, D, P
to 8
2. Write various types of business letters observing the correct D
parts, format, gender sensitivity, and courtesy according to (1.1.1/ 1.4.1/
context 1.5.1/ 1.6.1/
3.1.1/ 3.2.1)

Week 9 Midterm Examination

Library Research (Parts, Process, and Presentation)

1. Identify the steps in writing a research paper A
(1.1.1)

2. Work on an approved topic in line with their specialization E

(1.1.1/ 1.2.1/
1.5.1)

3. Be guided accordingly by principles throughout the process of E

Week 10 carrying out research writing (1.1.1/ 1.2.1/
I, D, P
to 17 1.5.1)

4. Utilize research tools (the library, the interview, the survey) B, E

appropriately in conducting successful data gathering (1.1.1/ 1.2.1/
1.5.1)

5. Organize the preliminaries and references of research papers E

to avoid plagiarism (1.1.1/ 1.2.1/
1.4.1)

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6. Submit and defend a comprehensive research paper to a large E
audience (1.1.1/ 1.2.1/
1.6.1/ 1.7.1)

Week 18 Final Examination

Assessment Type: BTIs/ CLOs

1. Paper and Typical summative tests and other paper-pencil based A

Pencil Test assessments to evaluate understanding of concepts. (1.1.1)

2. Recitation/ Oral formative assessments to check if students have done

A
Sharing their task dutifully and explore concurrent level of
(1.1.1)
comprehension.

3. Composition Formative and/or summative written outputs in line with

[A/B/C/D]
Drills and topics at hand to practice the concept and skill, applying
(1.1.1/1.6.1/1.7.1/3.1.1/
Writing gender sensitivity or power relations courtesy when deemed
3.2.1)
necessary.

4. Library Final output integrating types, techniques, and parts in

Research library research making. This lets the students exercise
E
Paper and critical and creative thinking, experience the process of
(1.1.1/1.2.1/1.6.1/1.7.1)
Presentation research basics, and present a product aligned with their
specialization as written in the English language.

A. Required Reading Textbook

N/A

B. Suggested Readings/References:

Alcantara, R. D. & Cabanilla, J. Q. (1988). Effective writing. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House,
Inc.

Bailey, S. (2011). Academic writing: A handbook for international students (3rd Eds.). New York, NY:
Routledge.

Bascara, L. R. et. al. (1999). Communication skills for college and beyond series two. Manila: REX Book
Store.

Dunbar, C., et. al. (1994). Assignments in exposition. U.S.A: Harper Collins College Publishers.

Fulwiler, T. (2002). College writing: A personal approach to academic writing (3rd Eds.). Portsmouth,
NH: Boynton/Cook Publishers, Inc. ISBN 0-86709-523-7.

Manlapaz, E. Z., et. al. (1995). The ANVIL guide to research paper writing. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing,
Inc.

Navarro, H. E., et. al. (1996). An integrated approach to writing. Quezon City: Katha Publishing Co.,
Inc.

Ramage, J. D., Bean, J. C., & Johnson, J. (2003). The Allyn & Bacon guide to writing: Concise edition.
New York, NY: Barron’s.

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Walliman, N. (2011). Research methods: The basics. Madison Avenue, New York: Routledge Taylor &
Francis Group. ISBN13: 978-293-83607-1.

Whitaker, A. (2009). Academic writing guide 2010: A step-by-step guide to writing academic papers.
Bratislava, Slovakia: City University of Seattle.

C. Course Requirements
Class Standing………………………25%
Project……………………………….35%
Examination…………………………40%
Total 100%

D. Grading Systems
1. Long Test, scores drawn from the student’s performances, written outputs, project and
attendance
2. Midterm Grade 40% Final Grade 60%

E.Policies
1. Students must adhere on the policies stipulated from DMMMSU’s Student Handbook.
2. Active participation of students to classrooms activities is recommended.
3. Students must observe punctuality in attending classes.
4. Class attendance of students is checked and part of the class standing.
5. Excuse letter, medical certificate and other official documents are required as bases for excuse.

F. Consultation Hours

Prepared by:

JOSHUA JUSTIN LEE C. BAUTISTA

Instructor

Reviewed by:

ABELYNN T. LLARENAS
Program Coordinator, English

Approved by:

EMMANUEL J. SONGCUAN
Dean, College of Education

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