GE 2 Final Syllabus - SY 2023-24 2
GE 2 Final Syllabus - SY 2023-24 2
GE 2 – Course Syllabus
COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 2
2. Course Name : Purposive Communication with Interactive Learning
3. Course Description : This course is about writing, speaking, and presenting to different
audiences for various purposes. The six-unit course develops
students' communicative competence. It enhances cultural and
intercultural awareness through multimodal tasks that allow them to
communicate effectively and appropriately to a multicultural
audience locally or globally. It equips students with tools for the
critical evaluation of various texts. It focuses on the power of
language and the impact of images to emphasize the importance of
conveying messages responsibly. The knowledge, skills, and insights
the students gain from this course may be used in their other
academic endeavors, chosen disciplines, and future careers as they
compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and web-
based output for various purposes.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 6.0 units
7. Class Schedule : 6 hours per week
8. General Education Outcomes:
At the end of the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:
SO R exhibit the ability to personally and meaningfully contribute to the country's development
SO S demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a group
SO T utilize computing and information technology to assist and facilitate research
SO U demonstrate the ability to navigate the world of technology responsibly
SO V demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to address real-world problems
Vision: The University of Mindanao Proficient and effective 1. Explain the nature,
envisions to be a leading globally communication (writing, elements, and functions of
engaged university creating a verbal and non-verbal
speaking, and use of new
sustainable impact in society.
technologies); communication in various and
Mission: The University of Mindanao Critical, analytical, and creative multicultural contexts;
seeks to provide a dynamic learning thinking; Self-assuredness in
environment through the highest knowing and being a Filipino; 2. Discuss how cultural and
standard of instruction, research, Ability to contribute personally global issues affect
extension, and production in a private, and meaningfully to the communication for various
non-sectarian institution committed to
country’s development; purposes in society;
democratizing access to education.
Ability to appreciate and
Core Competency: Excellence, Honesty, contribute to artistic beauty; 3. Evaluate multimodal texts
Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork Ability to reflect on moral critically to enhance
norms/imperatives as they (listening, reading, speaking)
Core Competencies: Quality,
affect individuals and society; skills; and
affordable, open education.
and
Educational Philosophy: Transformative Capacity to personally interpret
4. Present academic papers
education through polishing diamonds in the human experience.
using appropriate tone, style,
the rough.
conventions, and reference
styles to produce scholarly
works.
First Exam Communication Written Exam •This task aims to strengthen your
processes, (50%) knowledge of the communication process,
principles, and its elements, steps, and characteristics.
ethics; •As a student, you should also be aware of
Communication the ethics and principles and be able to
and globalization apply them in your daily conversation.
•You should also be better aware of the
different cultures to understand the
concept of globalization and cultural
appreciation.
Third Exam Evaluating Written Exam ● Through this task, you can utilize your
messages or (100%) understanding of the elements present
images; in multimodal messages.
Communication ● As a student, you are expected to gain
aids and knowledge about different uses of
strategies using technology and media as
tools of communication aids in disseminating
technology. information regarding a specific topic.
Fifth Exam Communication Written Exam ● As a student of this subject, you are
for work (100%) expected to understand the role of
purposes communication in the workplace and
write your technical papers.
● You should display awareness and
expertise in writing technical papers
such as application letters, resumes,
meeting minutes, etc.
Sixth Exam Communication Written Exam ● As a student, you are expected to
for academic (50%) display knowledge of writing
purposes (e.g., mechanics and the different writing
analysis paper, contexts.
research-based
journal or
magazine article,
etc.)
Eighth Exam Review of Written Exam ● This will allow you to revisit learning
Purposive (100%) sessions, acquire knowledge, achieve
Communication competencies, and create a mini-
Concepts documentary. The output shall
comprise your insights and other
significant learning experiences
throughout the course.
● You are expected to work individually
on this task. You are also expected to
exhibit a depth of understanding of
certain concepts in the course.
First Exam Communication Portfolio Making Goal: This task aims to strengthen your
processes, (50%) cultural awareness and better understand
principles, and the concept of cultural appreciation by
ethics; comparing and contrasting the culture of
Communication assigned countries.
and globalization
Role: As a student, you will exhibit cultural
awareness and appreciation.
Fourth Exam Communication Speech Writing and Goal: This task is intended to allow you to
for various Speech Delivery apply the things you learned from the
purposes discussion on speechwriting. Further, this
shall expose you to a firsthand experience
of delivering a brief prepared speech.
within 2 minutes.
Speech Writing:
● Content (10 points)
● Coherence (5 points)
● Writing Mechanics (10 points)
Speech Delivery:
● Voice Projection and Clarity (5
points)
● Body Language and Non-verbal
Communication (5 points)
● Tone and Expressiveness (5
points)
● Pace and Rhythm (5 points)
● Confidence and Engagement (5
points)
Sixth Exam Communication Paper Proposal Goal: This stage of your research writing is
for academic (50%) devoted to applying the basic research
purposes (e.g., writing skills and knowledge of the
analysis paper, essential research parts. Through a title
research-based proposal, you will identify vital aspects or
journal or topics that may be best explained through
magazine article, research.
etc.) Role: As a student of this subject, you are
expected to work closely with your group
and discuss research topics that are
feasible to conduct.
Seventh Communication Position Paper Goal: This task is intended to provide you
Exam for academic with a writing opportunity to craft a
purposes research proposal by applying learned
concepts and acquired writing skills.
Education.
Week 4 Local and Global Lecture and class discussion Castigador, A. (2018). Speak
Communication in on using culturally appropriate and write for a purpose.
Multicultural Settings terms, expressions, and Philippines: ACC Book
images; varieties and registers Publishing, pp 11-13.
of language
Jobs eSolutions Lesson
Class discussion of cultural Learning Outline: Vol 1, Days
appropriateness in 5-6
communication
See TED Talks "Pop culture in
Discussion via Blackboard
Week 5 the Arab World"
Learn
https://www.ted.com/talks/sh
ereen_el_feki_pop_culture_in
Varieties and Registers of Invitation for people to cause- _the_arab_world
Spoken and Written oriented events using various
Language media such as email, social
media, print and/or electronic Jobs eSolutions Lesson
advertisements, websites, etc. Learning Outline: Vol 1, Day 7
See:
•http://
www.kwintessential.co.uk/
culturalservices/articles/
cultural-sensitivity.html
•https://
mindspaceinstitution.files.wor
dpress.com/2015/01/
crosscultural.jpg
•http://i.telegraph.co.uk/
multimedia/archive/01440/
burger_1440211c.jpg
•http://
atlantablackstar.com/
2013/11/19/9-racist-ads-
commercials-that-promote-
negative-images-of-black-
people/3/
Weeks Evaluating messages and Lecture and class discussion Castigador, A. (2018). Speak
6-7 images (e.g., pictures, on preparing audio-visual and and write for a purpose.
illustrations) of different web-based presentations Philippines: ACC Book
Publishing, pp 29-34.
texts reflecting different
Group work and class
cultures (regional, Asian, discussion on identifying Jobs eSolutions Lesson
Western, etc.) problems with the research Learning Outline: Vol. 1, Days
presented in the video 9-13; 15 & Vol. 2, Day 16
See
Two-minute public service http://creatingmultimodaltext
Communication aids and announcement (PSA)
s.com/
strategies using tools of
technology
"The world's worst research
presentation"
https://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=nSGqp4-bZQY
THIRD EXAMINATION
TOPICS FOR THE FOURTH EXAM
Weeks Communication for Lecture and class discussion Castigador, A. (2018). Speak
8-9 various purposes: to on informative, persuasive, and write for a purpose.
obtain, provide, and and argumentative Philippines: ACC Book
disseminate information communication Publishing. [Chapters 2-11]
and to persuade and
argue Lecture and discussion of the Jobs eSolutions Lesson
types of speeches and public Learning Outline: Vol 2, Days
speaking (read, memorized, 17-20.
impromptu/extemporaneous)
See:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca
Writeshop on writing /english/rural/facts/03-
speeches 033.htm
http://
www.capmembers.com/
media/cms/
l2l_mod2_ch8_effective_com
munication_63afca8970d43.p
df
http://hplengr.engr.wisc.edu?
Prof_Comm.pdf
http://
www.pearsonhighered.com/
samplechapter/
0205524214.pdf
Polack, L. (2020).
Communicating effectively in
the workplace. Durham, NC:
Association of International
Certified Professional
Accountants
Weeks Communication for work Lecture and class discussion Castigador, A. (2018). Speak
10-11 purposes (e.g., on effective communication and write for a purpose.
healthcare, education, and oral presentations in the Philippines: ACC Book
business and trade, law, workplace
Publishing (Chapter 14, pp.
media, science, and
technology) Analysis of different
http://www.monash.edu.au/
lls/lionline/writing/medicine/
reflective/5.x.ml
http://tawanmandi.org.af/
knowledge-portal/Media/
Workplace_communication_c
hapter_in_communications.pd
f
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
topics/youth/softskills/
Communication.pdf
FIFTH EXAMINATION
Weeks Communication for Lecture and class discussion Castigador, A. (2018). Speak
12-13 academic purposes (e.g., on communication for and write for a purpose.
research-based journal or academic purposes Philippines: ACC Book
magazine article, etc.)
Publishing (Chapter 12, 13 &
Group research (topic
15, pp. 211-215; 238-283).
proposal, literature review,
methodology)
Jobs eSolutions Lesson
Learning Outline: Vol 3, Days
Analysis Papers (e.g., literary 40-45; Vol 4, Days 46-53.
analysis, political science
analysis paper) or technical Gray, D. (2022). Doing
documents (for a journal research in the real world. Los
article or magazine article) on Angeles: SAGE Publications.
political, social, cultural,
economic or health, and
environmental issues Hyland, K. (2022). Teaching
and research writing. New
York: Routledge. (4th ed.).
See: http://english28-
payte.weebly.com/uploads/3/
8/2/9/38294063/nortonfieldg
uide2.pdf
http://www4.stat.ncsu.edu/
~reich/st810A/oral.pdf
10. Textbook: Castigador, A. (2018). Speak and write for a purpose. Philippines: ACC Book Publishing.
11. References:
Andrews, D. & Tham, J. (2022). Designing technical and professional communication: strategies for a
global community. New York, NY: Routledge
Balzotti, J. (2022). Technical communication: a design-centric approach. New York: NY: Routledge.
Bull, G. & Anstey, M. (2019). Elaborating multiliteracies through multimodal texts: changing
classroom practices and developing teacher pedagogies. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Routledge
Group.
Gray, D. (2022). Doing research in the real world. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Hyland, K. (2022). Teaching and research writing. New York: Routledge. (4th ed.).
Kress, G. & Leeuwen, v. L. (2021). Reading images: the grammar of visual designs.
Lipschultz, J. H. (2021). Social media communication: concepts, practices, data, law, and ethics. New
York: Routledge, Taylor & Routledge Group, 2021
Liu, S., Zala, V. & Gallois, C. (2019). Introducing intercultural communication: global cultures and
contexts. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Martin, J. & Nakayama, T. (2022). Intercultural communication in contexts. New York: McGraw Hill
Education.
Padduyao, F. (2021). Technical report writing and presentation. Manila: Wiseman’s Books Tracing
d. Valid examination permits are necessary for taking the examinations as scheduled.
e. CELLULAR PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS are not allowed during examinations.
f. Once Examination has started, NOBODY is allowed to take their necessities.
g. Base-15 grading system policy should be observed. As cited in the monitoring form,
students who obtained failing scores in major subjects are given appropriate/necessary
interventions. Tutorial classes will be offered upon approval from the administration.
h. One textbook-one student policy
i. Proper decorum must be observed at all times during class hours.
j. Everyone is responsible for picking up the litter and arranging THE CHAIRS before and
after class.
k. Absence during the scheduled presentation is equivalent to zero (0) pt.
l. Points will be deducted for late submission of requirements.
BRIGIDA E. BACANI
Head – LIC