MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences

VISION
Mapua shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION

a) The Institute shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the
attributes that will make them globally competitive.
b) The Institute shall engage in economically viable research, development and innovation.
c) The Institute shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

Within the five years after graduation, the graduates of Information System
a b C
program shall have:
1. Undertaken projects that show ability to solve complex technical
problems and to work in teams on problems whose solutions lead to   
significant societal benefits.
2. Demonstrated professional computing success via promotions and/or
  
positions of increasing responsibility.
3. Demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an
advanced degree, professional development or computing related   
training courses and certification/s
4. Undertaken projects that take into consideration safety, health,
environmental concerns and the public welfare, through adherence to   
required codes and laws.
5. Exhibited high standards of professional behaviour and attitude.
  
6. Applied personal standards to achieve excellence.
  

COURSE SYLLABUS

1 Course Code : ENG13

2 Course Title : ENGLISH FOR THE WORKPLACE 2

3 Pre-requisite : None

4 Co-requisite : None

5 Credit/ Class schedule : 3 units; 4.5 hours lecture per week

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6 Course Description
The course completes the process of providing the students with a strong
:
grounding on the English communication skills demands of the workplace, a
process began in ENG 12. ENG 13 promotes further development of
communication skills – speaking, listening, writing, and reading – through an
integration of learning tasks with real-world tasks. It covers such areas as basic
business and technical writing, report writing and presentation, cross-cultural
workplace issues, and the job application process. Credit Unit(s): 3 Unit(s). Pre-
requisite: ENG12.

7. Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
Student Outcomes
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the
discipline
(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements
appropriate to its solution
(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process,
component, or program to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal / / / / / /
(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues / / / / / /
(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences / / / / / /
(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals,
organizations, and society
(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional / / / / / /
development
(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing
practice.
(j) An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of
information systems within a specific application environment

8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Description abcde f gh i j

Apply research techniques to recognize the problems with existing products

1 IDI D
and services, and propose viable solutions.

Present and critique ideas and concepts, with the intent of analyzing and
2 I DR D
improving them.

3 Exhibit the values of creativity, industry and cooperation. RDD D

Demonstrate confidence and mastery of the technical concepts at play in

4 RRR R
their innovation project.

*Level: I – Introduced, R – Reinforced, D - Demonstrated

9. Course Coverage
Week
CO# Topic TLA AT
Range

1 CO1 Introduction to Technical Discussion((Values Seatwork

Writing Accuracy, Objectivity,
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Concept: It is not enough for
one to possess technical
knowledge if he were to
succeed in the workplace. One
should know how to impart it.
This lesson aims to help
students:
1. distinguish technical writing
from academic writing from
creative writing;
2. define technical writing;
3. determine the purpose of
technical writing;
4. identify the main features
and aims of technical writing
and;
5. recognize a technical
document.
The Process of Writing
Technical Documnets
This lesson aims to develop in Product Brochure
the students:
1. critical thinking skills
relevant to the writing process words, graphics and design.)
and the skills to work with
information.
CO1,
2
CO2
3 CO1, Analyzing your Audience
CO2, and Purpose
CO3
This lesson aims to bring
students to:
1. understand the key concepts
of audience and purpose
2. consider the technical
background of the target
audience
3. identify the needs and goals
of the target audience; and
4. exemplify the ABCs of
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Precision)
General Topic
Introduction to EWP2
Technical Writing
Introduction to EWP2
(Technical Writing)
Group work activity to facilitate
student learning
Each group will set a wiki to
collaborate online as their
project progresses.
Face to Face Meetings per
group)
Collaborative Learning(Groups Exercise
will be provided with an Group
Interactive Document Interaction
This is to show how Technical
Communication combines
Discussion(The teacher will
discuss the unique aspects of
the writing process)
Reading and Collaborative
Discussion(The instructor
provides articles for group
brainstorming activity. The
objective is to develop critical
thinking.)
Small group
projects/assignments(Face to
Face Meeting per group.
In Class Activity
Paired work Exercises
Document Analysis)
Brainstorming(Groups will Assignment
discuss their product innovation One-on-One
project.) Interview
Discussion(Discuss the Project
techniques on analyzing the Proposal
target audience. Provide
discussion how to communicate
across cultures; understanding
cultural variables.)
Small group
projects/assignments(Study
Snack Packets and identify the
audience and purpose. Share
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 Technical Writing.
4 CO1, Researching Your Subject
CO2,
CO3 This lesson aims to train
students to:
1. identify relevant and
irrelevant information;
2. understand the existing
information about a subject
and; design a product
innovation project.
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findings with the class.)
Technology Integration(Using
BLACKBOARD/ INTERNET
EXERCISE
the group will study two
Websites that advertise
competing products. Members
will compare and contrast the
sites according to theses criteria
a. the kind of information they
provide
b. the use of multimedia
techniques such as animation,
sound or video; and
c. the amount of interactivity
they invite, that is, the extent to
which you can participate in
activities while visiting the site.
Topics will be posted in your
group discussion board and
create a thread. In the thread,
discuss which aspects of the
sites caused the most
difference.
Then in a brief memo to your
instructor, describe and analyze
how the two sites were
perceived by members by the
group.)
Discussion(( The teacher will Design
discuss the research process for Project
the group's product innovation Guided
process) Learning
1. Analyze the product to be Output
innovated/ services that need to
be improved.
2. Visualize the deliverable.
3. Determine what information
will need to be a part of that
deliverable.
4. Determine what information
the group needs to acquire.
5. Create questions the group
needs answer in their
deliverable.
6. Conduct the product
innovation research.)
Group discussion(Face to Face
Meetings per group.)
Library Research(Conduct
research on Product Innovation
Project.
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Specific Documents and
Applications
This lesson aims to:
1. develop understanding of
the writing situation to
determine the kind of
definition and description
CO1,
needed;
CO2,
5 2. to provide appropriate and
CO3,
clear detailed descriptions
CO4
Communicating
Persuasively
Concept: One f the goals of
Technical Communication is Guided Learning
to design a document to
improve communication and projects/assignments(Values
usability.
This lesson aims to provide an Critical Thinking
in-depth discussion on:
1. visual communication;
CO1, 2. basic principles of
CO2, document design; and
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CO3, 3. practical techniques to
CO4 increase the visual literacy of
technical and professional
communicators.
This activity aims to:
1. help the students decide on
which information should be
included;
2. apply the rudiments of
technical writing;
3. apply the techniques and
principles of document design.
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*First of the three out-of-class
activity.)
Technology Integration(Peer
Review on BLACKBOARD
On Product Innovation Idea
USABILITY TESTING of
Product Innovation Proposal
(Inter-class))
Case Study(Analyze Case Case Study
Studies Report
Product Descriptions and check TOEIC
information for clarity and
balance.)
Discussion(The teacher will
cover the following
Kinds of Definitions and
Descriptions and the Role of
Definitions and Descriptions in
various technical
communication.)
Technology
Integration(Blackboard
Write a 500 - 1000 word
description of a piece of
equipment used in your field.
Include graphics and specify
your audience.)
Brainstorming(Brochure Design Group
/ Poster Design Presentation
Produce a layout of product
brochure)
Small group
Perseverance, Creativity and
Second of the three out-of-class
activity)
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 Art of Oral Presentations Discussion(The instructor will Oral
give a brief lecture on oral Presentation
This lesson aims to: presentations.)
1. identify the target audience; Guided Discovery
CO2,
2. plan one's presentation; and (Collaborative Approach)(The
7 CO3,
3. deliver one's presentation instructor presents samples of
CO4
videos from TED Talk, and asks
the students to observe how
each speaker delivers their
presentations.)

Connecting with the Public Critique(The instructor presents Group

samples of podcasts on a topic Presentation
This lesson aims to: and students will listen to what 2
1. discuss strategies for they think is the best Reading Test
communicating with the information provided.)
CO2, public or, to be precise, public; Discussion(The teacher will
8 CO3, investors, prospective market, give a lecture on understanding
CO4 state and local officials, the role of connecting with the
community. public and how to present the
2. present new philosophy of information to the public.)
communication: Bottom Up; Group Presentation(Values
that is engaging the public. Presentation of Technical
Product Innovation)

Product Pitch Collaborative Learning Group

Group Presentation(This will Presentation
This lesson aims to provide enable the students to present 3
guidelines on: their innovation by creating and
1. how to craft an effective elevator pitch.
CO3,
9 product pitch using the FAB
CO4
(Features, Advantages and Third of the three out-of-class
Benefits) method; activity)
2. how to work cooperatively
to develop an oral and visual
presentation

CO1, Final Examination Group Final Exam

CO2, Presentation(Presentation of Speaking
CO3, Final Speaking Assessment Product Pitch) Test 3
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CO4 Final Writing Assessment Poster presentation(Poster or
Final Reading Assessment Brochure Presentation)
Final Listening Assessment

Departmental Examination
11 CO4
This week is alloted for
Departmental Examination

10. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

Description

Presentation of a project proposal.

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 This course aims to provide real-life experiences which professionals especially engineers,
architects, and computer scientists would likely encounter in practicing their chosen careers.
Therefore, it is expected that after finishing this course, they will be more confident and
enthusiastic in sharing whatever knowledge they gained for the benefit of mankind.

11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Weight
Description
(%)

Professional Topics 30

General education component 70

12. Textbook :
Description

None

13. Other References

Type Description

Dobrin, S.I., Keller, C.J., and Weisser, C.R. ( 2010). Technical communication in
Books
the twenty-first century. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.

Perelman, L.C., Paradis, J., and Barrett, E. (1998). The Mayfield handbook of
Books
technical & scientific writing. California: Mayfield Publishing Company

Roebuck, D.B. (2006). Improving business communication skills. NJ: Pearson

Books
Education, Inc.

14. Course Materials Made Available

Description

Audio Files

Final Examination for Listening, and Reading

MELT Descriptors for Speaking and Writing

15. Course Evaluation:

Course Weight Min. Ave
AT AT Description Remarks
Outcome (%) (%)

CO 1 A Assignment Document Analysis Exercise 0 0.00

Case Study
CO 1 CSR Reading Seatwork 2.5 2.50
Report

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 CO 1 DP Design Project Product Proposal 3.5 3.50

CO 1 Exr Exercise Exercises 0 0.00

CO 1 FE Final Exam Reading Finals 10 10.00

CO 1 GI Group Interaction Exercises 0 0.00

Group
CO 1 GP Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Guided Learning
CO 1 GLO Exercises 0 0.00
Output

One-on-One
CO 1 OIPP Interview Project Listening Seatwork 2.5 2.50
Proposal

CO 1 SW Seatwork Exercises 0 0.00

CO 1 SPTST 3 Speaking Test Exercises 0 0.00

CO 1 TOIEC TOEIC Reading Toeic 5 5.00

CO 2 A Assignment Exercises 0 0.00

Case Study
CO 2 CSR Exercises 0 0.00
Report

CO 2 DP Design Project Exercises 0 0.00

CO 2 Exr Exercise Exercises 0 0.00

CO 2 FE Final Exam Writing Finals 15 15.00

CO 2 GI Group Interaction Exercises 0 0.00

Group
CO 2 GP Speaking Seatwork 2 3.5 3.50
Presentation

Group
CO 2 GP 2 Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Guided Learning
CO 2 GLO Exercises 0 0.00
Output

One-on-One
CO 2 OIPP Interview Project Exercises 0 0.00
Proposal

CO 2 OP Oral Presentation Exercises 0 0.00

CO 2 RTST Reading Test Reading Quiz 2.5 2.50

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 CO 2 SPTST 3 Speaking Test Exercises 0 0.00

CO 2 TOIEC TOEIC Writing Toeic 8 8.00

CO 3 A Assignment Listening Seatwork 2.5 2.50

Case Study
CO 3 CSR Writing Seatwork 3.5 3.50
Report

CO 3 DP Design Project Exercises 0 0.00

CO 3 FE Final Exam Listening Finals 10 10.00

Group
CO 3 GP Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Group
CO 3 GP 2 Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Group
CO 3 GP 3 Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Guided Learning
CO 3 GLO Exercises 0 0.00
Output

One-on-One
CO 3 OIPP Interview Project Exercises 0 0.00
Proposal

CO 3 OP Oral Presentation Exercises 0 0.00

CO 3 RTST Reading Test Exercises 0 0.00

CO 3 SPTST 3 Speaking Test Exercises 0 0.00

CO 3 TOIEC TOEIC Listening Toeic 5 5.00

Case Study
CO 4 CSR Exercises 0 0.00
Report

CO 4 FE Final Exam Finals Speaking 15 15.00

Group
CO 4 GP Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Group
CO 4 GP 2 Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

Group
CO 4 GP 3 Exercises 0 0.00
Presentation

CO 4 OP Oral Presentation Exercises 0 0.00

CO 4 RTST Reading Test Exercises 0 0.00

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 CO 4 SPTST 3 Speaking Test Speaking Seatwork 3.5 3.50

CO 4 TOIEC TOEIC Speaking Toeic 8 8.00

16. Grading System

Min Grade Max Grade Grade

0.00 69.99 5.00

70.00 72.99 3.00

73.00 75.99 2.75

76.00 78.99 2.50

79.00 81.99 2.25

82.00 84.99 2.00

85.00 88.99 1.75

89.00 92.99 1.50

93.00 96.99 1.25

97.00 100.00 1.00

Aside from academic deficiency, absences of more than 20% of the total number of meetings during the quarter
will result to a failing grade.

17. Other Course Policies

Title Description

The MELT minimum requirement for a passing grade is 3.5

MELT Score computed from the following: Listening 20% Reading 20%
Speaking 30% Writing 30% Total: 100%

The four macro skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading,

Assessment
are assessed individually.

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

TOEIC results are used as examination for Listening, Reading, Speaking
and Writing.

Cheating during examinations Absences of more than 20% of the

Grounds for a failing
total meetings in a quater or 7 absences. Failure to take the final
grade
examination with no valid excuse.

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 18. Committee Members:
Members

ALABASTRO, SUSANA (T)

ALFARO, AIDA (MALONZO)

BRAZALOTE, TUMOROH (CARIN)

CLEMENTE, JANET (ESPINA)

CORTEZ, EDNA (PEREZ)

DE UNGRIA, KATHLEEN JEAN (PERALTA)

FALCULAN, MAILAN ANN YANCY (TEMPLANZA)

HERNANDEZ, ANGELINA (REYES)

MANGALUS, JANE (CARLOS)

MARTINEZ, JUAN EDMUND (FERNANDEZ)

MORADA, MA. CASELYN (BORROMEO)

QUINTO, EDWARD JAY (MANSARATE)

RONQUILLO, CLINTON (CASTILLO)

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