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    This document outlines a course on technical, scientific, and business English. The course aims to differentiate various linguistic registers and teach writing styles for each. It will cover research paper writing, citation styles, resumes, business letters, and presentation skills. The course is worth 3 credit units and runs in SY 2007-2008. Student performance will be evaluated through quizzes, class standing, and exams given during prelims, midterms, pre-finals, and finals. The final grade averages scores from these assessments.

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    This document outlines a course on technical, scientific, and business English. The course aims to differentiate various linguistic registers and teach writing styles for each. It will cover research paper writing, citation styles, resumes, business letters, and presentation skills. The course is worth 3 credit units and runs in SY 2007-2008. Student performance will be evaluated through quizzes, class standing, and exams given during prelims, midterms, pre-finals, and finals. The final grade averages scores from these assessments.

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    Sem - Engl0607 - Tech, Scientific, and Buss Engl

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    This document outlines a course on technical, scientific, and business English. The course aims to differentiate various linguistic registers and teach writing styles for each. It will cover research paper writing, citation styles, resumes, business letters, and presentation skills. The course is worth 3 credit units and runs in SY 2007-2008. Student performance will be evaluated through quizzes, class standing, and exams given during prelims, midterms, pre-finals, and finals. The final grade averages scores from these assessments.

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    Course Code:

    ENGL0607
    Prerequisite:
    ENGL0207

    COURSE OUTLINE
    Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 3
    Course Title: TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS ENGLISH Lab Unit(s): 0
    Effectivity:
    SY 2007-2008
    Document Code:
    QR AAD 011
    Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
    Date Issued:
    April 16, 2007

    Prepared by:
    GLENDA A. BENDANILLO
    Reviewed by:
    CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SECTION
    Approved by:
    ALMA V. DELA CRUZ, Ph.D.
    This is a controlled document. Revision of this document should undergo the standard procedure. The original copy of this document is located
    at the office of the Academic Affairs Department (AAD). The user should secure the latest revision of this document from the AAD office.
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    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    The course is a survey of the principal practical approaches to written communication in
    English with specific focus on the technical, scientific and business registers of the language.

    COURSE OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the term, the students are expected to:
    Differentiate the various registers of English by identifying their most salient
    characteristics and the contexts where they are used;
    Apply the rules of style and composition corresponding to each register;
    Apply the different methods of bibliographic citation and in-text referencing;
    Produce satisfactory written outputs in the aforesaid registers.

    COURSE CONTENT
    I. ORIENTATION
    1.1 Setting of house rules.
    1.2 Discussion of the College Mission, Vision and Objectives.
    1.3 Course Requirements
    1.4 Grading System
    II.
    THE CONCEPT OF LINGUISTIC REGISTER
    III. WRITING FOR TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COURSES
    3.1 Similarities and differences of technical and scientific writing
    3.2 Introduction to research culture
    3.2.1 Fundamental definitions of research terms
    3.2.2 The research wheel
    3.3 Research paper preparation
    3.3.1 Topic and theme selection
    3.3.2 Problem formulation
    3.3.3 The research outline
    3.3.4 Basic data gathering methods

    PDF processed with CutePDF evaluation edition www.CutePDF.com
    Course Code:
    ENGL0607
    Prerequisite:
    ENGL0207

    COURSE OUTLINE
    Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 3
    Course Title: TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS ENGLISH Lab Unit(s): 0
    Effectivity:
    SY 2007-2008
    Document Code:
    QR AAD 011
    Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
    Date Issued:
    April 16, 2007

    Prepared by:
    GLENDA A. BENDANILLO
    Reviewed by:
    CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SECTION
    Approved by:
    ALMA V. DELA CRUZ, Ph.D.
    This is a controlled document. Revision of this document should undergo the standard procedure. The original copy of this document is located
    at the office of the Academic Affairs Department (AAD). The user should secure the latest revision of this document from the AAD office.
    2/3

    COURSE CONTENT
    III. WRITING FOR TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COURSES
    3.4 Practical grammar and style for research paper writing
    3.5 Methods of reference citation
    3.5.1 MLA style for the arts and humanities
    3.5.2 APA style for the social sciences
    3.5.3 CSE (formerly CBE) style for the sciences
    3.5.4 Chicago style for general college research writing
    IV. WRITING FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
    4.1 The resume
    4.1.1 Objectives of resume writing
    4.1.2 Parts of an effective resume
    4.2 The business letter
    4.2.1 Objectives of business letter writing
    4.2.2 Parts of an effective business letter
    4.2.3 Types of business letter
    4.3 Presentation skills for business purposes

    RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
    1. De Dios, Emmanuel. Form and Functions: A Guide to Technical Writing in Economics.
    Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, Latest Edition.
    2. Mills, Gordon and John Walter. Technical Writing, Latest Edition. Quezon City: JMC
    Press Incorporated.
    3. Pernia, Elena (2004). Communication Research in the Philippines: Issues and Methods.
    Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
    4. Ventura, Eloisa. On Your Own: Doing Research Without Plagiarizing. Quezon City:
    University of the Philippines Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and
    Development.



    Course Code:
    ENGL0607
    Prerequisite:
    ENGL0207

    COURSE OUTLINE
    Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 3
    Course Title: TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS ENGLISH Lab Unit(s): 0
    Effectivity:
    SY 2007-2008
    Document Code:
    QR AAD 011
    Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
    Date Issued:
    April 16, 2007

    Prepared by:
    GLENDA A. BENDANILLO
    Reviewed by:
    CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SECTION
    Approved by:
    ALMA V. DELA CRUZ, Ph.D.
    This is a controlled document. Revision of this document should undergo the standard procedure. The original copy of this document is located
    at the office of the Academic Affairs Department (AAD). The user should secure the latest revision of this document from the AAD office.
    3/3

    GRADING SYSTEM

    Prelims Midterms Pre-Finals Finals
    Quizzes 40% 40% 40% 40%
    Class Standing 10% 10% 10% 10%
    Major Exam 50% 50% 50% 50%
    TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100%
    Final Grade = 20% Prelims + 20% Midterms + 20% Pre-Finals + 40% Finals

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