NORTHERN SAMAR COLLEGES

Catarman, Northern Samar

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number:
Title:

English 120
Writing in the Discipline
(Pre-requisite: English 110)

Department/Program:
Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information

Semester & School Year:

2nd Sem., SY 2011-2012

Instructor:

Edelito A. Diaz

Course Description:
This course is designed to develop basic research and writing skills
of students in their specific discipline.
Course Objectives (Desirable Objectives):
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Define and explain the sentence and kinds of sentence
2. Identify and explain a topic sentence
3. Write a good paragraph
4. Write a coherent research paper
5. Utilize the interview/survey as a tool in research
6. Learn and apply the principles of business correspondence
Course Outline and Timeframe:
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Topics and Readings

The Sentence
Meaning of Sentence
Classification of Sentence by
a. Purpose/uses
b. Syntax/structure
c. Form
d. Completeness
The Topic Sentence
Ways of placing the Topic Sentence
The Paragraph
Meaning of Paragraph
Essentials of a Paragraph
a. Unity
b. Coherence
c. Emphasis
Development of the Paragraph
Methods of Developing a Paragraph
a. Development by Definition
b. Development by enumeration of
details
c. Development by illustration

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d. Development by comparison and

contrast
e. Development by cause and effect
f. Development by classification
g. Development by familiar to unfamiliar
The Business Letter
Parts of a Business Letter
Essentials of Good Business Letter
Layout/Forms of Business Letter
Types of Business Letter
a. Letter of Inquiry
b. Letter of Information
c. Letter of Acknowledgement/Order
d. Letter of Remittance
e. Letter of Complaint
f. Letter of Requesting Credit
g. Letter of Purchase
h. Letter of Subscription
Utilizing the Interview or the Survey as a
Tool in Research
Interview Report
Identify and discuss the steps involved in
conducting an interview
Select and identify the purpose of the
interview
Organize and articulate guide questions
Conduct the interview
Incorporate the interview data into the
research paper
Survey Report
Identify the steps involved in conducting
a survey
Identify an object for conducting a survey
Construct a questionnaire based on the
objectives
Conduct a survey
Integrate the results of the survey with
the research paper
Writing Coherent Research Paper
Identify the Steps involved in preparing
the library research paper
Choosing a appropriate subject for the
paper
Preparing bibliography for the paper
Reading purposefully and taking down
notes correctly for the paper
Formulating a thesis statement
Writing an outline
Writing at least two drafts of the paper
based on the outline
Showing intellectual honesty through
paper acknowledgement of source (library
research paper)
Proper presentation of Facts (survey or
interview data)

Required Reading:
Amores, Corazon J. et. al. Handbook of English Grammar.
(Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, Inc.), 2010
Fernando, Jovita N. et. al. Handbook for College Freshman English
New Edition (Caloocan City, Philippines: Philippine Graphic Arts, Inc.) 1973
Flores, Megelende, et. al. Study Skills for a Changing World. (Quezon
City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.), 2001.
Olonan, Zenaida A. et. al. Communication Skills in English I.
(Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, Inc.) 2010
Serano, Josephine B. and Erlinda F. Rustia. Effective English for
College Freshmen Book II. (Quezon City: Publishers Printing Press), 1987
Course Requirements
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Active participation in classroom discussion and group activities

Preparation and submission of paper works
Written examinations
Oral report
Library research paper