Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

COURSE SYLLABUS

Approval Sheet

Course Title:
Course Code/ Number:
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00 5 August 2019 Compliance with OBE and QMS Requirements
01 1 September 2020 Compliance with CMO No.____, s._________

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BABY JANE S. ESPEJON _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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COURSE SYLLABUS IN GE-PC PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

PSU Vision An internationally recognized university that provides relevant and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and sustainable
development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade people’s quality of life by providing education opportunities through excellent
instruction, research and innovation, extension, production services and transnational collaborations.
PSU Shared Values E – Excellence L – Leadership A – Advocacy for Sustainable Development S – Social Responsibility T – Teamwork
I – Integrity C – Commitment
Institutional Outcomes The Palawan State University is committed to produce graduates who are agents of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective
communicators, research-oriented learners and value laden individuals.
College Goals and A. To meet demands for competent professional teachers for basic education programs in the Philippines and in other countries.
Program Objectives B. To develop teachers who have the skills and competencies to teach, undertake research and provide community services across
the different learning areas in basic education.
Course Title Purposive Communication
Course Code/ Number GE-PC
Course Description Purposive Communication is about writing, speaking, and presenting to different audiences and for various purposes. (CMO 20 s 2013)
Purposive Communication is a three-unit course that develops students’ communicative competence and enhances their cultural and
intercultural awareness through multimodal tasks that provide them opportunities for communicating effectively and appropriately to a
multicultural audience in a local or global context. It equips students with tools for critical evaluation of a variety of texts and focuses on the
power of language and the impact of images to emphasize the importance of conveying messages responsibly. The knowledge, skills, and
insights that students gain in this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers
as compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual and/or web-based output for various purposes.
Credit Units 3 units
Course Prerequisites None
Link to Program
Outcomes Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
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1.
2.
3.
Legend ( for program outcomes):
I- Introduced concepts/ principle P- Practiced with supervision D- Demonstrated across different settings with minimal supervision

Program Outcomes:
1. Describe the nature, elements, and functions of verbal and non-verbal communication in various and multicultural contexts
2. Explain how cultural and global issues affect communication
3. Determine culturally appropriate terms, expressions, and images
4. Evaluate multimodal texts critically to enhance receptive (listening, reading, viewing) skills;
5. Summarize the principles of academic text structure
6. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or web-based presentations for different target audiences in local and global settings
using appropriate registers
7. Create clear, coherent, and effective communication materials
8. Present ideas persuasively using appropriate language registers, tone, facial expressions, and gestures
9. Write and present academic papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions, and reference styles
10. Adopt cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity in communication of ideas
11. Appreciate the differences of the varieties of spoken and written language
12. Adopt awareness of audience and context in presenting ideas
13. Appreciate the impact of communication on society and the world

Course Outcomes At the end of the semester, the students should:

1. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies)
2. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking
3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research
Course Format The course will use different teaching-learning activities such as: lecture, group work, individual learning, research projects and report

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presentation.

LEARNING PLAN
Intended
Time Course Learning Course Content/ Subject Teaching and Learning Resource
Assessment Tasks Textbooks/ References
Frame Outcomes Outcomes Matter/ Topic Activities Materials

1. Be familiar I. Orientation Lecture - Discussion Presentation  Copies of University Handbook

Week 1 with and explain A. Palawan State  The teacher will After the activity, PSU
(1.5 the University’s University Mission and present the the students will Mission,
hours) Mission and Vision university’s mission present their Vision,
Vision B. CTE Goals and and vision statements, output. An CTE Goals
statements as Objectives CTE goals and evaluation will be and
well as its goals C. Introduction of the objectives done after the Objectives
and objectives course including  The teacher will presentations to  Copy of
2. Contribute in course references and present the course have a common the
the attainment of requirements syllabus which also understanding of syllabus
the college’s D. Classroom rules and includes the classroom the university’s  Copies of
goals and policies rules and policies. mission and vision course
objectives and of statements outline 
the university’s Think-pair-share Reflection PowerPoin
vision and  The students will pair  The students will t
mission up and discuss with be asked to write Presentati
3. Follow the each other the a reflection at the on (PPT)
flow of meaning of the PSU end of the of the topic
discussions Mission and Vision and semester about  Scoring
based on the the college’s goals and how they have rubric for
course syllabus objectives. contributed to presentatio
presented university’s n

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4. Follow  Each student will think mission and  LCD

classroom rules about ways on how vision and the Projector
and policies they can contribute in colleges goals  Laptop
the attainment of the

Weeks II. Communication Presentation of the  Pencil-and-  Laptop  Madrunio, M., &
1-2 (3 1.1 Describe processes, principles, Lesson paper test  Lecture Martin, I. (2018)
hours) what and ethics  An image or video clip  Group slides Purposive
communicati 1. The communication that exemplifies presentatio  Handouts Communication –
on is and process and the communication will be n /Modules Using English in
how it occurs elements of presented  Educational Multilingual
communication game Contexts. C & E
1.2 Enumerate  Lecture - Discussion (charade) Publishing, Inc.,
the elements 2. Types, forms, and The teacher will discuss Quezon City
of models of the elements and types of  Manalo, P.,
communicati communication communication Fermin, V. (2012)
on and Fundamental
define Group Task Speech
element and  Group work on Communication
its function in identifying elements for Filipinos.
the process of communication in National
various texts Bookstore,
2.1 Compare  Students examine Mandaluyong City
and contrast various situation  Gutierrez-Ang, J
verbal and (2008) Speech
non-verbal Com 101. Katha
communicati Publishing Co.,
on Inc., Quezon City
2.2 Identify non-  SyGaco, S. (2018)

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verbal cues
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2.3 Identify
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Specify the textbook. List suggested readings and references of recent edition by authors. You may also include where these materials are
available. Include web- based sources. The prescribed textbooks and other references must be of recent edition ( published within the last
10 years) and reflect recent trends, issues, and content related to the subject/ course.
Course References
Please follow the APA format for references.

Additional Materials Indicate whether students need laboratory supplies, art supplies, calculators, computers, etc.
Course Requirements State the nature of the requirements. Be very clear with what you expect the students to pass, perform, or submit to pass the course.
 What are your expectations for written work and other outputs? Suggest the expected length and format for term/ research
papers.
 Give the deadline for submission of written outputs and examination dates. Try to keep the work load balanced throughout
the term.

Include the weight of each of the requirements in the computation of the grade for the course, such as mid-term and final examinations,
projects, quizzes, assignments, oral presentations, written outputs, class participation, etc.

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Course Policies Agree on policies regarding class attendance, turning in late assignment, making up for missed exams, how to get extra credits, cheating
and plagiarism, last day students can withdraw from the course without penalty, etc.

Supplementary Material/s Include supplementary material to help students succeed in the course.
Examples: References on specific topics for more in-depth exploration.
A list of University resources for academic support including computer laboratories, special library collections, etc.

Consultation Period Provide a definite time and room number where you can be reached by the students for consultation during the semester.

Document Setup/ Format:

1. Font: Arial
2. Font size: 11 pts
3. Document size: legal (8.5 x 13 inches)
4. Margins: 1’’ top, 1” bottom, 1” right, and1” left
5. Orientation: landscape

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