University of Nueva Caceres College of Arts and Sciences Communication Skills 1 (Study and Thinking Skills) Course Outline

A. Course Description and General Objective This is a 3 unit course for freshmen who passed the English Placement Test which aims to develop their study and thinking skills through critical reading that will prepare them to be glocally productive citizens. B. Specific Course Objectives The students of this course are expected to: 1. Understand the various study skills and techniques in critical thinking 2. Appreciate the essence of study skills and critical thinking in making themselves productive citizens 3. Develop and practice efficient study skills and critical minds for the improvement of the quality of peoples lives C. Scope and Sequence A. Developing Study Skills 1. Preparing for the University a. Motivation for Learning and Getting Educated in UNC b. Independent Learning and time management c. Managing Anxieties and Peer pressure 2. Study Skills a. Five Study Skills b. Improving Concentration c. Note-taking d. Study Methods and e-learning e. Library Use f. Test-taking

B. Developing Thinking Skills 1. Developing Reading Skills for Critical Thinking a. b. c. d. Identifying the four kinds of statements Using Effective Statements Scanning and Skimming Intensive and Extensive Reading

2. Writing as Evidence of having a Critical Mind a. b. c. d. e. f. Paraphrasing and Summarizing Synthesizing Report Writing Expository Writing Analytic Writing Argumentative Writing

D. Grading System and Requirements

E. F.

Quizzes and Class Participation Projects/Portfolio Notebook and Attendance Major Examinations

20% 20% 20% 40%

Onset Requirements (Acquisition Period; First week) Notebook with detachable leaves Library Card Pocket or Electronic Dictionary Email Address Cellphone Number Study Group References

The ELP Written Communication Strategies, Classics Foundation 3rd edition, 2005 by Jonathan Malicsi The Reading Process Module, The Commonwealth Learning, 2000 by the Southern African Development Community The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave Macmillan , 2nd Edition, 2003 by Stella Cottrell Study Skills Handbook by A. Asad and R. Neymark, 2008

Prepared by: Prof. Romeo M. Sumayo, Jr. Mentor and Critical Friend

romeosumayo@rocketmail.com University of Nueva Caceres College of Arts and Sciences English Plus Course Outline A. Course Description This is a non-credit 3 unit course for freshmen who needs grammar review which aims to develop their basic communication skills that will prepare them for Communication Skills 1. B. Specific Course Objectives The students of this course are expected to: 1. Understand the linguistic requirements used in communication. 2. Appreciate the importance of Grammar in making speaking and writing more effective. 3. Develop and practice basic speaking and writing skills using English as a medium of communication. C. Scope and Sequence 1. Making Sentences Discovering and Telling things about Self 2. Making sentence variety Discovering and Telling things about Family 3. Using Transitions Discovering and Telling things about Friends and Peers 4. Making Sure Subjects and Verbs Agree Discovering and telling things about Present Special Someone 5. Making Sure Nouns and pronouns Agree Discovering and telling things about Past Special Someone 6. Turning passive verbs to Active Discovering and telling things about Technology 7. Using Modifiers Discovering and telling things about Environment 8. Punctuating Sentences Writing statements about ones dreams 9. Shaping Paragraphs Writing Stories

D. Grading System and Requirements

E. F.

Modules and Quizzes Class Participation Notebook and Attendance Major Examinations

30% 20% 20% 30%

Onset Requirements (Acquisition Period; First week) Photocopy of Modules Notebook with detachable leaves Pocket or Electronic Dictionary References

1. The ELP Basic Communication Strategies, Classics Foundation 2.

3rd edition, 2005 by Jonathan Malicsi Basic skills for College. Learning Express. Pan-American by Anne Murray

Prepared by: Prof. Romeo M. Sumayo, Jr. Mentor and Critical Friend romeosumayo@rocketmail.com