DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Course Number ENGLISH 1
Course Title Basic College English
Course Description Development of basic grammar, usage, and composition skills
COURSE Outline
1.0 Varieties of English Language Use (2 weeks)
1.1 Standard Levels
1.2 Substandard Level and Varieties
2.0 Correct and Effective Diction (2 weeks)
2.1 Common Troublesome Expressions
2.2 Correct, Effective Word Choice and Use
2.3 Idioms
2.4 Figurative Language
3.0 Correct, Clear, and Effective Sentences (3 weeks)
3.1 Grammatical Sentences
3.2 Rhetorical Sentences
4.0 Well-written Paragraphs (3 weeks)
4.1 Paragraph Organization
4.2 Paragraph Patterns
5.0 Well-constructed Themes (4 weeks)
5.1 Pre-writing Strategies
5.2 Traditional Forms of Discourse
5.2.1 Narration
5.2.2 Description
5.2.3 Exposition
5.2.4 Argumentation
5.3 Non-traditional Forms of Discourse (2 weeks)
5.3.1 Autobiography/Biography
5.3.2 Character Sketch/Profile
5.4. Revision Strategies
Requirements
As minimum requirements, students must:
1.0 write at least 2 non-traditional forms of discourses;
write at least 2 traditional forms of discourses;
write paragraphs exemplifying all the different paragraph patterns;
2.0 pass a final examination that tests mastery of the different skills in the course.
Readings
(Suggested only; more to be added)
References:
Textbooks in Freshman English such as:
1. Textbook in Freshman English by Eugenio et. al.
2. A Complete Course in Freshman English by Shaw (7th Ed.)
3. Reading Into Writing I by Dadufalza
4. Communication Skills I by Lucero and Torrecampo
Supplementary Readings:
1. Elements of Style by Strunk and White
2. Various texts across the curriculum from available sources (compiled
by the teacher)
3. Moorings by Realubit, et. al.