University of the Philippines Open University

Faculty of Education
ENG 157-
English for the Professions
3rd Trimester, AY 2022-2023

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to ENG 157!

This course aims to equip you with skills in conceptualizing, writing, and presenting
effective business documents. You will learn about the different kinds of documents
written and circulated in the workplace and the styles and principles used to create
them.

You will not only practice writing but also learn to think critically about the forms of
business communication.

If you are already working, this course can serve to refresh and augment what you
already know. If you are a full-time student, it is hoped that this course will capacitate
you with the relevant knowledge and skills necessary for producing effective outputs
for the workplace.

This course offers six modules containing lessons/discussions that aim to train you (or
enhance what you already know).

Each lesson has a set of readings and other learning materials for you to better
understand the topics. Take note of the (self) study questions per lesson to help you
digest the readings. Some modules will provide learning activities that are not
necessarily graded but are expected to enrich your insights gained and appreciation
of the discussions. You are strongly encouraged to participate and bond intellectually
with your classmates in the Discussion Forum.

Finally, graded Summative Activities (SA) will cap your learning experience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Explain the use of oral and written English in different professions;

2. Apply the principles of style in writing effective business documents (e.g.,
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letters, memos, job application letters, CVs); and
3. Apply the principles of making effective oral presentations and conducting
effective meetings and job interviews (from the point of view of an
interviewee).

COURSE OUTLINE
Module Topic Learning Objectives Suggested Sources
No. (To be updated
further)
1 English in the After working on this 1) Effective
Global Context: module, Communication in
Intercultural you should be able to do the the Workplace
Communication following: Reference Guide
1. Explain the role of both oral by SkillBuilder LMS.
and written communication BaseCorp
in Learning Systems,
the 2019.
work place; 2) The Role of
2. Discuss the issues Language in
surrounding the rise of International
English to the status of Business: English
international lingua franca, as a Lingua Franca
and the language by J.
of international Storozum & Prof. R.
business; Linowes.
3. Discuss the intercultural American University
dimension of business Kogod
communication today; School of Business,
and 2013.
4. Analyze the discursive 3) English as a
context of business Lingua Franca:
communication. Globalization,
Ownership, and
the Diversification of
English
by M. Michaud & B.
Colpitts.
Kwansei Gakuin
University,
2015.
4) Cross Cultural
Business
Communication:
Problems

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 for the Unwary by
Prof. Dr I W.
Bawa & L.E.
Williams.
Department of
Economics and
Marketing
Discussion Paper
No.38.
2 Process and Style After working on this 1) Differences
in Business module, you should be able between Academic
Communication to: and Business
1. Differentiate between Writing by Félix S.
business and technical Vásquez. Global
writing on the one Business
hand, and academic Languages: Vol. 18,
writing on the other; Article 8.
2. Describe the process of 2) Business
business and technical Communication by
writing; and R. Telg. University
3. Apply the principles of of Florida
style in writing effective IFAS Extension.
business and technical 3) What Is Technical
documents. Writing? by ASM
International.
Engineers’ Guide to
Technical Writing
(#06218G). 2001
4) Technical Writing:
A Guide for
Effective
Communication by
C.B.
Solés, M.A. Pérez,
C.B. Fuentes.
Edicions UPC, 2007
3 Letters and After working on this 1) Model Business
Memos module, you should be able Letters,
to: Emails, and Other
1. Differentiate between Business
business letters and Documents (7th
memos; edition),
2. Describe the various by S. Taylor. FT
types of business letters Press, 2012.
and memos;
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 3. Evaluate the 2) Business
effectiveness of sample Communication by
business letters and R. Telg. University
memos; and of Florida
4. Write effective business IFAS Extension.
letters and memos.
4 Job Applications After working on this 1) Résumés,
and Resumes module, you should be able applications,
to: and cover letters by
1. Explain the difference the U.S.
between the job Department of Labor
application letter and & U.S.
the résumé; Bureau of Labor
2. Evaluate samples of Statistics, 1999.
both; and 2) Job-Application
3. Write an effective job Letter by
application letter and Blinn College –
résumé. Bryan Writing
Center, 2018.
3) Resumes and
Cover Letters by
Harvard Extension
School,
Harvard University,
Faculty of
Arts and Sciences.
5 Oral After working on this 1) Oral Presentations
Presentations module, you should be able for
to: Tutorials & Seminars
1. Explain the need for by The
making effective oral Learning Centre,
presentations; The University
2. Discuss the features of of New South Wales,
an effective oral 2010.
presentation; and 2) Oral Presentations
3. Apply the principles of by Writing
making effective oral Studio: Thompson
presentations Writing Program,
Duke University.
6 Meetings and After working on this 1) Conducting
(Job) Interviews module, you should be able Effective
to: Meetings by O.
1. Enumerate the features of Serrat. Regional
an effective meeting; and Sustainable
2. Enumerate the features Development
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 of an effective job interview, Department, Asian
from the point of view of the Development
interviewee; and Bank, 2009.
3. Apply the principles for
conducting effective 2) Basic Guide to
meetings and job Conducting
interviews. Effective Meetings
by C.
McNamara, MBA,
PhD,
Authenticity
Consulting, LLC.
University of South
Carolina.
3) Strategies of
Effective
Interviewing by
Samuel G. Trull.
Harvard Business
Review, 1964.

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STUDY SCHEDULE

This study schedule will help you manage your time in undertaking the modules,
participating in the Discussion Forums (DFs), and submitting your Summative
Activities (SAs). Make sure you always revisit this schedule, while taking note of the
specific instructions for each requirement per module.

WEEK DATE MODULE/TOPIC EXPECTED OUTPUT

*See matrix on
summary of
requirements
1 June 19-25, 2023 Course Overview/ Self- DF: Join the DF.
Introduction Engage with 3 of
your classmates.
English for the Professions and
your Personal Brand
2 June 26- July 2, Module 1: English in the
2023 Global Context: Intercultural
Communication

Module 2: Process and Style

in Business Communication

3 July 3-9, 2023 Module 3: Letters and Deadline of DF

Memos Submissions July 3,
2023
4 July 10, 2023-July Module 4: Job Applications Submit SA 1
16, 2023 and Resumes Deadline:
5 July 17, 2023-July July 28, 2023
23, 2023
6 July 24-30, 2023
7 July 31-August 6, Module 5: Oral Presentations Submit SA 2
2023 Deadline:
8 August 7-13, 2023 August 18, 2023
9 August 14-20, 2023
10 August 21-27, 2023 Module 6: Meetings and
11 August 28-Sept 2, (Job) Interviews
2023
12 Sept 4-10, 2023 Integration/ Final Exam Final Exam Date:
September 4, 2023

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MAIN REFERENCE
Arinto, P. (2009). English for the professions. UP Open University.

SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS
Submit all requirements in the appropriate submissions bin for each activity on
MyPortal. Submissions via email will only be considered if MyPortal becomes
unavailable

GRADING SCHEME
Following are the allotted points for each course requirement. The table shows the
transmutation values for the final course grade.

Course Requirement Points Percentage

Discussion Forum 100 25%
Summative Activity 1 100 25%
(Job applications and resumes- Individual work)
Summative Activity 2 100 25%
(Oral Presentation-Group Work)
Final Exam 100 25%
Total 500 Points 100 %

GRADING SCALE

There are 500 points possible for this course. Each requirement’s percentage value is
listed above. Grades will be assigned as listed below. The passing grade is 3.0.

Final Grade Percentage

1.0 Excellent 98-100 %
1.25 95-97%
1.5 Very Good 92-94 %
1.75 89-91 %
2.0 Good 86-88 %
2.25 83-85 %
2.5 Satisfactory 80-82 %
2.75 77-79%
3.0 Passed 75-76%
4.0 Conditional
5.0 Failed 75%

Note: You will receive

EXT* = if you have a passing class standing but fail to complete the course requirements.

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After applying for completion, send your lacking requirement to
[email protected]

UNAUTHORIZED DROP = if you have;

a. Never or hardly accessed the course site;
b. Not accessed the course site for weeks up to the last day of classes; and/or
c. Not completed any requirements

If you receive the Unauthorized Dropped, you will have to enroll the course again when it
becomes available.

5.0 = if you:
a. Have a failing class standing
b. Lurked in the course site but did not participate or irregularly participated in the
course activities, and /or did not submit any major requirements (accessed only to
view the course site), or
c. Plagiarism

HOUSE RULES

(1) Online discussion forums. Discussion forums are for sharing your ideas and
learning from the class. When posting, remember the following:
 Always post in a respectful manner, whether you are sharing your own
thoughts, or commenting on others’ posts.
 Contrary ideas can enrich the discussion—as long you express them
tactfully and receive them with an open mind to broaden and deepen your
perspective.
 The nuances of what we “say” can be easily lost when they become just
words on the screen. Please review your words and phrasing before posting
to avoid any misunderstanding.
 Be concise. Avoid wordiness.
 Always cite your references.
(2) Citations. Sources should be cited in APA format (7th edition)

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON CHEATING

• “Any form of cheating or dishonesty shall be punishable.” (UP Code on Conduct and
Discipline, Chapter 81, Art. 473)
• For the first offense (one paper), a grade of 5.0 will be given for that paper. For more than
one offense (more than one paper), a grade of 5.0 will be given for the course, not just for
the papers. Thus, ALWAYS acknowledge your sources and FOLLOW the rules of our
preferred documentation system. As has been said, we shall follow the APA Documentation
System for this class.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

The best way to reach me, is through the messaging feature of MyPortal or email me at
[email protected]

Celeste Laurel Tayzon, Ph.D.

Faculty-in-Charge (FIC), LLE 202

See you at [email protected]

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