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GEC4: Purposive Communication (BSN)

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 from this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers as they compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and/or web-based output for various purposes

Business Communication for Entrepreneurships

This course focuses on developing effective communication skills essential for success in the business world. Students will learn to communicate clearly and professionally in various contexts, including written, oral, and digital communication. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in written business communication, including emails, memos, reports, and proposals.
  2. Deliver effective oral presentations and participate in group discussions.
  3. Adapt communication styles to diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
  4. Utilize technology to enhance business communication.
  5. Apply ethical principles and critical thinking to communication in business settings.

Technical Writing and Reporting 24-25 (DVM)

This course teaches the basics of writing skills with special emphasis on creating technical documents being used in business and academic settings - particularly in the field of Agriculture.  It will train students on how to write different business letters, proposals, reports, technical descriptions/instructions, graphic aids, and other types of documents circulating inside and outside of the business organization. 

GEC4: Purposive Communication 24-25 (BSCrim)

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 from this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers as they compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and/or web-based output for various purposes

GEC4: Purposive Communication 24 (BSABE & Forestry)

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 from this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers as they compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and/or web-based output for various purposes

GEC4: Purposive Communication 24 (BSBA-MM & LEA)

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 from this course may be used in their other academic endeavors, their chosen disciplines, and their future careers as they compose and produce relevant oral, written, audio-visual, and/or web-based output for various purposes

ELS3131: Language of Non-Literary Text

This course delves into the linguistic features, structures, and functions of non-literary texts. Students will analyze various forms of non-literary communication, including journalistic writing, advertising, legal documents, and technical manuals, to understand how language is used to convey information, persuade, and achieve specific purposes.

ELSED413 - English Language Testing and Assessment

This course delves into the principles, practices, and techniques involved in English language testing and assessment. Students will explore various assessment types, their design, implementation, and analysis. It will equip them with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate existing assessments and develop their own effective assessment tools.

ELS213: Introduction to English Pragmatics

This course provides an in-depth exploration of English pragmatics, the study of how meaning is conveyed and interpreted in real-world contexts. Students will learn to analyze language use beyond its literal meaning, focusing on the role of context, shared knowledge, and social conventions in communication. Through a range of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, this course will equip students with the tools to navigate the complexities of pragmatic meaning and its impact on effective communication.

ELS 412: Philippine English

ELS111: History of the English Language (2024)

This course surveys the 1500 years history of the English language, from its origins as a dialect to the present day as an international language. It also focuses on larger social concerns about language use, variety, and change; the relationship between spelling and pronunciation; the notion of dialect and variation across geographical and class boundaries; the arguments concerning English as an official language and the status of standard English; the role of the dictionary in describing and prescribing usage; and the ways in which words change meaning, as well as the manner in which English speakers have coined and borrowed


ENG 203 : History of the English Language

This course surveys the 1500 years history of the English language, from its origins as a dialect to the present day as an international language. It also focuses on larger social concerns about language use, variety, and change; the relationship between spelling and pronunciation; the notion of dialect and variation across geographical and class boundaries; the arguments concerning English as an official language and the status of standard English; the role of the dictionary in describing and prescribing usage; and the ways in which words change meaning, as well as the manner in which English speakers have coined and borrowed