Republic of the Philippines
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher Education Regional Office VI (HERO VI)
City Government of Bago
BAGO CITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE DESIGN/SYLLABUS
IN GEC 105 – PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
I. Course Code: GEC 105
II. Course Title: Purposive Communication
III. Unit Credit: 3 units
IV. Time Allotment: 3 lecture hours per week for 16 weeks (48 hours)
V. Pre-requisites: none
VI. Calendar Year / Semester Offered: 2ND SEM., AY 2022-2023
VII. 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
competencies 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 web-based output for various purposes.
VIII. Course Objectives:
The general objectives of the course, as encapsulated are the following:
1. Develop students’ communicative competence;
2. Enhance the cultural and intercultural awareness of the students; and
3. Equip students with the tools for critical evaluation.
IX. Course Outline (Lecture Topics) / Specific Objectives:
UNIT I (Prelim Term)
Specific Course Objectives
Chapter I - Communication in the Twenty-First Century After completing this chapter, the
students must
1.1 Communication Models have:
1.2 Communication Ethics
1. performed communication models,
elements and process through role
1.3 Communication and Globalization
play;
• World Englishes 2. explained the importance of ethics in
communication and its impact in
society and the world through class
discussion/lecture;
3. distinguished the difference between
• Culturally Sensitive and Bias-Free Language
(Mid-Term) Specific Course Objectives
After completing this chapter, the
Chapter II - Multimodal Texts students must have:
1. evaluated multimodal text critically
• Authentic Text
to enhance receptive (listening,
reading, writing) skills through
• Semi-Authentic Text and Created Text
exercises;
Critical Reading and Listening 2. adopted awareness of audience and
context in presenting ideas through
group work;
Communication Aids and Strategies using tools of Technology
3. delivered/performed speech in
• Preparing Audio-Visual and Web based presentation public in an organized and
competent manner;
• Communication for Work Purposes 4. distinguished types of speech
through class discussion or lecture;
• Public Speaking 5. explained ideas through oral, audio,
visual or web-based presentation
• Types of Speeches for different types of audience in
local and global settings through
• TED TALKS
(Finals) Specific Course Objectives
After completing this chapter,
Chapter III - Communication for Work Purposes the students must have:
1. created clear, coherent and
Effective Communication and Oral Presentations in the Workplaceeffective communication
materials through writing
Analysis of Different Communication Materials exercises;
2. presented ideas persuasively
Communication Materials for the Workplace using appropriate language
registers, tone, facial
(Minutes, memo, requests, business/ Technical/incidents reports,expressions
letter) and gestures
through reporting;
Communication for Academic Purposes 3. written or presented academic
papers using appropriate tone,
• Independent Research style, emotions, reference
styles;
• Academic Writings 4. adopted awareness of
audience and contest in
• Documented Essays presenting ideas through class
discussion; and
5. practiced of high-level writing
as a process of thinking,
X Outcome – Based Teaching and Learning (Strategies and Learning Experiences)
• Lecture / Discussion
• Reporting
• Individual / Group work
• Writing Exercises
• Research
XI Assessment / Evaluation Procedures:
1. Assignment / Written Outputs
2. Paper and pencil tests
2.1 Quizzes
2.2 Term examinations (prelim, mid-term, final)
3. Oral participation
4. Reaction paper
5. Oral, audio-visual/web-based presentations
XII Course Policies / Requirements:
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance is expected. Attendance and preparation are
absolute requirements for your success in this course. Absences and tardiness are the student’s
responsibility. Students, therefore, are expected to attend every class and to arrive at each class
on time and remain on class for the entire class period. Tardiness or leaving class early is NOT
appreciated. It disrupts those students trying to learn. If you are going to stop attending class,
notify the instructor of your intentions and be sure to attend to details and drop the course
properly.
N.B. Three consecutive absences with no valid reasons – DROPPED! (Instructor’s DISCRETION.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE - 100
1 Absence with NO valid reason (s) - 95
2 Absences with NO valid reason (s) - 90
3 Absences with NO valid reason (s) - 85
4 – 5 Absences with NO valid reason (s) - 80
6 – up - WARNING!
Please refer to your HANDBOOK for more POLICIES in ATTENDANCE.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students are expected to work with the required assignments. All
assignments are to be completed by the following class meeting and it should be submitted
personally. Assignments will be collected, examined, checked and recorded at any time. They
should be viewed as a “suggested practice”. Working on assignments inside the class is HIGHLY
DISCOURAGED.
HONESTY POLICY: Honesty is expected on all requirements. Dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism,
sharing information.) is highly discouraged.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to complete all academic requirements.
SPECIAL QUIZZES / EXAMINATIONS are given only to those students who failed to take the
scheduled quizzes / examinations for VALID reasons only. Student will be given for only three
(3) school days to comply in a scheduled basis. Prepare immediately the supporting documents
(excuse letter, medical certificate). After the allotted days, student will no
longer be entertained.
NOTE: Students are highly encouraged to complete the periodical examinations to
ensure a greater probability of passing the course. Although, there is an equivalent grade of 50
for not taking the examination but should limit only one (1) periodical examination.
OTHER(S)
• Mutual respect is very important for learning. You will be verbally warned once for
disrupting classes. If you continue disrupting classes, you will be asked to leave permanently.
• CELLULAR PHONES should be OFF or must be set in a silent mode, NO CHARGING OF
CELLULAR PHONES, and NO TEXTING during class hour(s).
• Students are expected to participate actively during class hour.
• Completion of required periodical examinations, quizzes and do library / internet research.
XIII Grading System:
In every grading period:
PERIODICAL EXAMINATIONS/ QUIZZES - 40%
CLASS STANDING/RECITATION - 20%
WRITTEN OUTPUTS/ACTIVITIES - 30%
ATTENDANCE - 10%
100%
Formula for Converting Raw Score to Grade
(Raw Score ÷ Total Raw Score) X 50 + 50
e.g. 65 (RS) ÷ 90 (TRS) X 50 + 50 = 86.11
Note: Student’s grade depends entirely on their test/periodical examination performance.
Students, therefore, are expected to do their best in every evaluation.
XIV References:
1. Chavez, Joy D., et.al. (c2012). Creative Oral Communication for Filipino Students: A Practical
Application, Great Books Publishing, 7-B Cavite St. Brgy. Paltok West Ave. Quezon City, ISBN 978-
971-0391-80-6
2. Santos, Maria Lorena and Uychoco, Marikit Tara A. (c 2018). Communication for Society
Purposive Communication: Rex Book Store, Inc.,856 Nicanor Reyes Sr. St. Sampaloc, Manila,
ISBN 978-971-23-8668-8
3. Diaz, Rafaela H., (c2005). Speech and Oral Communication for College Students, Cacho
Hermanos, Inc. Pines cor. Union St. Mandaluyong City, ISBN 971-08-6565
Electronic References:
https://creatingmultimodaltexts.com
https://oupeltglobalblog.com/tag/authentic-text/
https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/TED-talk
http://www.vtkwglobal.com/sites/default/files/fck/file/GPW/General_Presentation_Info2016.pdf
http://mindspaceintuition.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/crosscultural.jpg
http://creatingmultimodaltexts.com/
Prepared by:
Ms. LIEZL L. MEDADO, LPT.
Instructor
