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COURSE CODE: OA 122

COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED SHORTHAND
SEMESTER : Second Semester, SY 2019-2020
CREDIT : Three (3) Units
TIME DURATION: Three (3) Hours/week (54 Hours, 18 weeks)
PRE-REQUISITE: OA 111
UPDATED: January 13, 2020

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
It focuses on the basic principle and application on combination of shorthand strokes of English alphabets. One (1) hour lecture and two
(2) hours drills per week.

II. UNIVERSITY VISION AND MISSION

VISION: A Knowledge and Technology Hub in Asia-Pacific Region.

MISSION: Kalinga State University shall primarily provide higher and advanced education, professional instruction and training in the arts,
agriculture, forestry, social and natural sciences and technology, and other relevant fields of study. It shall also promote and undertake
research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

III. KSU QUALITY POLICY:

Kalinga State University is committed to provide quality education and engage in relevant researches, effective extension services, and
viable income generating projects that satisfy the needs of its stakeholders and other interested parties towards sustainable development
through good governance;

Steadfast to develop the Human resource of Kalinga, the Philippines and the Asia Pacific; and,

United to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and to continuously implement a monitoring and evaluation system to
improve the effectiveness of its Quality Management System.
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IV. PROGRAM GOALS (Program Goals are the expected outcomes for the BS Office Administration graduates within two to five years)

1. Quality for a career in office administration specifically in various general and specialized administrative support, supervisory, and
managerial positions.

2. Acquire the competencies, skills, knowledge, and work values necessary for self-employment.

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the semester, the students should:

Knowledge:
1. Understand the concept of Advanced Shorthand
2. Know the various letter strokes in transcribing shorthand
3. Differentiate word endings and word beginnings
4. Learn different sounds and its respective strokes
5. Differentiate brief forms, brief form derivatives and brief form phrases

Skills:
1. Acquire skills in encoding, taking down dictation, and transcribing legal papers or documents/materials containing medical terms in
proper format
2. Transcribe and encode office documents under the stress of dictation
3. Construct a legible shorthand outline for words in English language
4. Develop students’ ability to construct shorthand outlines of words, brief forms, phrases through stress dictations
5. Take dictation at the rate of 50 words per minute.
6. Transcribe a three-minute dictation with 10% error.

Attitudes & Values:

1. Recognize the role of shorthand writing in the success of legal entities
2. Develop positive attitude in transcribing shorthand strokes
3. Develop speed and accuracy in taking shorthand dictations
4. Acquire mastery of shorthand theories of words and vocabularies that are used in different documents.
5. Possess adequate skills in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary usage.
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IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Compilation of Quizzes, seat works and class activities
2. Compilation of transcribed outputs
3. Periodical examination
4. Encoded letter outputs
5. Transcribed letters following appropriate professional format
6. Exposure of students to outside activities (interschool competition, convention)

V. EVALUATION AND GRADING SYSTEM

(STUDENT HANDBOOK BOR 1418 S. 2017)
A. EVALUATION:
A.1. Pencil and Paper Test
i. Quizzes
ii. Examinations
iii. Activities/Seatwork
iv. Portfolio
v. Transcription of documents
vi. Compiled encoded letters
vii. Compiled transcribed letters
A.2. Library Researches
i. Topics assigned
B. GRADING SYSTEM
1. Midterm Grade = 60% Classroom Activities + 40% Midterm Test
2. Final Grade = 40% Classroom Activities + 60% Final test
= 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 Final Grade

 Class Standing = Attendance 5% + Quiz 40% + Recitation 15% + Assignments/Projects 40% = 100%

VI. TEACHING APPROACH/METHODS/STRATEGIES

1. Direct instruction
2. Interschool competition
3. Interactive learning
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4. Group dynamics
5. Demonstration
6. Individual activity
7. Group activity
8. Board drills
9. Transcription of letters through printed materials
10. Transcription through dictation method

VII. COURSE OUTLINE

Specified Objectives Intended Learning Subject Matter Teaching Assessment Time in
Outcomes (ILO) /Learning Activities Procedures Block
Well-informed Vision and Mission of Read KSU Handbook Essay Writing- 1 hour
Internalized the VMGO students KSU before Class Meeting Reflection on KSU
and KSU Quality Policy KSU Quality Policy VMGO
Discussion on the VMGO
Overview of the Course
Recitation of the
VMGO and policies
Conduct Orientation and standards
Disseminate with
emphasis standing Responsible Academic Policies
policies of the school students

Unit 1- Introduction of the course and review of past lessons ( Steno 1- Fundamentals of Shorthand)
Specified Objectives Intended Learning Subject Matter Teaching Assessment Time in
Outcomes (ILO) /Learning Activities Procedures Block
1. 1. Understand the Students can 1. Review of previous Direct Instruction Quiz 12 hours
concept of advanced demonstrate lessons
shorthand mastery of the Lecture Seatwork
lesson at levels of 2. First set of brief forms
2. Know the various 70% or higher. Exercises Assignment
letter strokes and 3. Special Phrases
sounds in transcribing Students can Board Drills Graded Recitation
shorthand recognize word 4. Word endings –ure, -
beginnings and ual Demonstration Transcription output
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3. Determine word endings to speed up (encoded or
omission in business writing. 5. Sounds of Nd, Nt Interactive Learning shorthand written)
and legal letters
Students can use 6. Omission of Short U Brainstorming
4. Learn common shorthand to record
sounds, similar words verbal 7. Minor Vowel Omitted Individual/Group Activities
and strokes communication.
8.Similar Words Personal,
5. Know words Students can Personnel
beginnings and distinguish similar
endings words through using 9. Second Set of Brief
the appropriate word forms
6. Study new brief form in the sentence.
words 10. Word ending –ble
Students can take
7. Appreciate the dictation at the rate 11. Word ending –ment
importance of of 50 words per
shorthand to daily life minute. 12. Number as first word
of sentence
8. Recognize the role Students can
of shorthand writing in transcribe a three-
the success of legal minute dictation with
entities 100% accuracy.

9. Develop positive
attitude in transcribing
shorthand strokes

10. Write shorthand

letter strokes on the
board.
Transcribe legal letters
through dictation.
Unit 2- Advanced Shorthand
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Specified Objectives Intended Learning Subject Matter Teaching Assessment Time in
Outcomes (ILO) /Learning Activities Procedures Block

1. Learn how to write Students can 1. Phrases Direct Instruction Quiz 20 hours
strokes of phrases demonstrate
mastery of the 2. Sounds of Rd, Ld Lecture Seatwork
2. Know the various lesson at levels of
word endings and 70% or higher. 3. Sound of Sez Exercises Assignment
beginnings
Students can 4. Third set of brief forms Board Drills Graded Recitation
3. Study new brief form recognize word
words beginnings and 5. Sounds of Dev, Div, Demonstration Transcription output
endings to speed up Def, Dif (encoded or
4. Recognize similar writing. Interactive Learning shorthand written)
words and their 6. Sound of U
respective strokes Students can Brainstorming
distinguish similar 7. Sounds of Ten, Den,
5. Appreciate the words through using Tain Individual/Group Activities
importance of the appropriate word
shorthand to daily life in the sentence. 8. Word ending –ical

6. Recognize the role Students can use 9. Special phrase To

of shorthand writing in shorthand to record Know
the success of legal verbal
entities communication. 10. Fourth set of brief
forms
7. Develop positive Students can take
attitude in transcribing dictation at the rate 11. Word ending –tial
shorthand strokes of 50 words per
minute. 12. Sound of Oi
8. Take dictation on
shorthand through Students can 13. Measures of Time,
written activity transcribe a three- Percent, Feet, and
minute dictation with Pounds
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9. Transcribe 100% accuracy.
memorandum of 14. Men blend
agreement, resolutions
and other business and 15. Word ending –ward
legal letters into
shorthand. 16. Numbers: Time and
Amounts

Unit 3- Advanced Shorthand

Specified Objectives Intended Learning Subject Matter Teaching Assessment Time in

Outcomes (ILO) /Learning Activities Procedures Block
1. Learn common Students can 1. Fifth set of brief forms Direct Instruction Quiz 21 hours
sounds, words and demonstrate
strokes mastery of the 2. Word ending –ings Lecture Seatwork
lesson at levels of
2. Know the various 70% or higher. 3. Word endings –rity, - Exercises Assignment
word endings and lity, -lty
beginnings Students can use Board Drills Dictation activities
shorthand to record 4. Sound of Ort
3. Study new brief form verbal Demonstration Transcription output
words communication. 5. Sound of Ea (encoded or
Interactive Learning shorthand written)
4. Recognize similar Students can 6. Days and Months
words and their distinguish similar Brainstorming
respective strokes words through using 7. Sixth set of brief forms
the appropriate word Individual/Group Activities
5. Recognize the role in the sentence. 8. Word beginnings En-,
of shorthand writing in Un-
the success of legal Students can take
entities dictation at the rate 9. Sounds of Ya, Ye
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of 50 words per
6. Develop positive minute. 10. Word ending –ification
attitude in transcribing Students can
shorthand strokes transcribe a three- 11. Word beginning Mis-
minute dictation with
7. Take dictation on 100% accuracy. 12. W Dash
shorthand
13. Seventh set of brief
8. Write shorthand forms
strokes on the board
14. Thank phrases
9. Transcribe
memorandum of 15. Word beginning Ex-
agreement, resolutions
and other business and 16. Salutations and
legal letters into Complimentary Closings
shorthand.
17. Similar words
Correspondence
,Correspondents and
Accept, Except
Note: Topics may change, add, or modify as deemed necessary to address to the current demands and developments in the industry as well
as to the specific needs of the field of specialization.

IX. REFERENCES/ BIBLIOGRAPHY

A. Books

1. Charles E. Zoubek and Gregg A. Condon, Gregg Shorthand, College Book 1 and 2, Centennial Edition, Printed by the National Book Store,
Inc. by special Agreement with McGraw Hill Book Company
2. Leslie, Zoubek, Boer, Gregg Shorthand I, Diamond Jubilee Edition I International Commercial Series.
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B. Online Sources
1. https://gregg.angelfishy.net/gsd.pdf
2. http://nssbooks.com/learn-shorthand/
3. https://www.universalclass.com/i/course/shorthand/syllabus.htm
4. https://gregg.angelfishy.net/gsd1916.pdf

X. ACCOMODATION FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

Students needing special attention
1. Tutoring during consultation hours
2. Specialized instructions for activities (small group, peer tutoring and other specialized accommodations as needed)

XI. COURSE POLICIES

A. Course Policy:
1. New and regular students should follow the sequence of subjects in the syllabus
2. Transferees and shifters will be dependent on the evaluation of the program chairman

B. Classroom Policies
In addition to the policies governing students stipulated on the students manual, the following policies be followed:
1. Students are encouraged to have regular attendance.
2. Students while inside the classrooms should observe wearing proper and complete uniform otherwise will be considered absent. He/she
will however, be allowed to stay inside the classroom.
3. Students can use any piece and size of clean paper during quizzes or assignments unless specific instructions were given by the
instructor.
4. Chewing of moma will not be tolerated during class hours.
5. Sharing of inputs/ideas and asking of relevant questions is equivalent to extra points to be added on the total classroom standing.
6. Submission of requirements/researches/portfolio/reports beyond the specified deadline will result to a zero score.
7. Mobile phones and other gadgets must be turned off or on its silent mode during class hours.
8. No unnecessary use of personal computers and other gadgets while class is on-going except for notes taking and search of documents
to support on-going class discussion.
9. Making of researches, assignments and other activities that distract the class are strictly prohibited.
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XII. CONSULTATION HOURS

MWF: 4:00pm-5:00 pm TTh: 1:00pm-5:00 pm

Contact Number: 09104484873

Email Address: sponge.eillon@gmail.com

Prepared and Checked by: Approved by:

NOLLIE BOY D. JERSON, LPT, MBA RUTH ANN MARIE A. AQUINO, LPT, MPA
Instructor/ BSOA Program Chairman College Dean
Date:______________________ Date:______________________

cc: Dean’s Copy

Program Chairman’s Copy
Personal Copy