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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course aims to help the students understand the way they communicate and increase their knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiation,
therefore, enforcing their probability for success with others.
Whether they are strengthening their personal relationships or simply seeking to increase their comfort in reaching out to others as a whole, effective
communication is their bridge from potentially hazardous misunderstandings to personal – and professional – success.

PRE-REQUISITE – English Communication 1 and English Communication 2

VALUES TO BE DEVELOPED CREDIT: 3 Units

1. Trustworthiness
2. Compassion TIME ALLOTMENT: 3 hours lecture every week
3. Resilience
4. Respect
5. Industry
6. Self Confidence

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, students shall be able to:

1. COGNITIVE:
a) Demonstrate the ability to develop content in which the central idea/purpose is clearly stated, the content is accurate
and relevant, and credible support is provided;
b) Communicate effectively both in verbal and non-verbal settings to a variety of audiences and for a variety
of purposes;
c) Exhibit skills in style and fluency, including voice and vocabulary appropriate to audience, discipline and task;
d) Exhibit ability to access, evaluate, and utilize information from a variety of sources and media;

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2. AFFECTIVE:
a) Respond appropriately to diverse day-to-day situations;
b) Exhibit confidence in effective communication and cognitive abilities needed to relate in the disciplines.
c) Sensitize and develop students in expressing a positive communicative behavior.

3. PSYCHOMOTOR:
a) Exhibit ability to synthesize verbal and non-verbal communications appropriate to the discipline.
b) Write multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text in the relevant discipline and produce proper presentation
materials as needed.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Regular class attendance, reading of assigned text and other materials.

2. Punctual performance of assigned tasks.
3. Prompt submission of written outputs.
4. Regular checking of journals
5. Active participation in oral activities, discussions, and group dynamics.
6. Quizzes and 2 major exams (prelims, midterm).

COURSE EVALUATION
Class Standing Requirement - 60%
- Quizzes – 20%
- Class participation (recitation, attendance, group interaction) – 20%
- Written outputs (assignments, reports, projects) - 20%

Periodic/Major Exam
- Prelim/Midterm/Final Research Paper - 40%

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Final Grade
Prelim 30%
Midterm 30%
Final 40%

COURSE CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION
WEEK SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TOPICS ACTIVITIES MATERIALS INSTRUMENTS
Course orientation Overview of the course Discussion Copy of the course Assessment of
 Basic orientation: Knowing one Game syllabus Learned
another Classroom rules Competencies
 Discussion of course syllables and regulations
1  Laying down of house rules and
regulations
 Diagnostic test: Grammar
At the end of the week, students Recognizing and Understanding Lecture Textbook Recitation
2 should be able to: Communication Styles Group work Ppt presentation Group participation
1. be familiar with the different Hand out Quiz
communication styles 1. What is Communication? Homework
2. practice various tasks 2. Passive Communication Seatwork
associated with the 3. Aggressive Communication
communication styles 4. Passive-Aggressive
Communication
5. Assertive Communication
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At the end of the two-week period, Verbal Communication Lecture Textbook Recitation
3-4 students should be able to: 1. What Makes Up Verbal Group Work Ppt presentation Group participation
1. differentiate between Communication? Hand out Quiz
plagiarizing and paraphrasing and 2. How to Use Verbal Homework
explore the differences; Communication Effectively Seatwork
2. summarize an article using 3. Verbal Communication: Case
paraphrasing techniques Study
At the end of the two-week period, Nonverbal Communication Lecture Textbook Recitation
students should be able to: 1. Defining Nonverbal Group Work Ppt presentation Group participation
5-6 1. identify different acceptable Communication Nonverbal Hand out Quiz
nonverbal symbols and signals; 2. Why is Nonverbal Situational Homework
2. realize the appropriate Communication Effective? Excerpts Seatwork
situations where nonverbal means 3. Reading Nonverbal Cues
of communication are acceptable; 4. Nonverbal Communication: Case
3. produce a short situational Study
activity where only nonverbal
communication are used.

7 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

At the end of this week, the Communicating in Writing Lecture Textbook Recitation
students should have: 1. Using Written Communication Group Work Ppt presentation Group participation
1. knowledge in the basics of 2. Pros and Cons of Written Journal Writing Hand out Quiz
8-9 written communication; Communication Homework
2. identify the advantages and 3. Tips for Avoiding Seatwork
disadvantages of written Misunderstandings in Written
communication; Communication
3. be able to write entries in a
journal

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At the end of the week, the Communications Technology Lecture Textbook Recitation
11 students should be able to: 1. Modern Technologies Group Work Ppt presentation Group participation
1. maximize the use of technology 2. Benefits of Communications Journal Writing Hand out Quiz
in good and proper Technology Homework
communication; 3. Drawbacks of Communications Seatwork
2. identify the features, benefits Technology
and advantages of using
technology in communicating
effectively

12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

At the end of the week, students Group Communication Guided instruction Textbook Recitation
should be able to: Class interaction Ppt presentation Group participation
13-14 1. participate effectively in group 1. The Basics of Group Dynamics Group dynamics Hand out Quiz
communication activities; 2. Group Interaction and Homework
2. identify the proper time and Communication Seatwork
place to apply effective 3. How to Be Effective in Groups
communication to groups 4. Miscommunication
3. avoid conflicts in
communicating with a group
At the end of the end of the three- Barriers to Communication Guided instruction Textbook Recitation
15-17 week period, students should be 1. Physical Impairments to Class interaction Ppt presentation Group participation
able to: Communication Group dynamics Hand out Quiz
1. recognize the different barriers 2. Outside Impediments Affecting Homework
that hinder effective Communication Seatwork
communication; 3. Personality Conflicts and
2. understand the common Communication
impediments to effective 4. The Downside of Technology

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communication; 5. Putting It into Action

3. exhibit a degree of confidence
in communicating effectively, not
only with peers but also with a
hierarchical level in the industry

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

REFERENCES:

1. Improving Grammar Skills and More. Robles and Estioco (2009). Rex Bookstore,Inc.
2. Fundamentals of speech communication. Abulencia, E.F. (2010) REX Bookstore. Manila
3. Writing for the corporate world. Bascara, L.,et.al. (2010) REX Bookstore. Manila

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Other references and reading materials will be provided by the instructor.
*Consultations must be done at the Faculty Room beyond class hours.

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PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

Ma. Susana Isla-Arcan DR. ROEL U. HERNANDEZ DR. ROWENA R. DE GUZMAN

Faculty Cluster Director - HuComm DEAN

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