ILOCOS SUR POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE

South Cluster Campus

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
Tel. No. (077)-748-7177

Course Syllabus

I. Course Code: Eng 152/CCE101

Course Title: Structure of English Language
Number of units: 3 units
Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
Prerequisite: none

II. Course Description:

This three-unit course focuses on some grammatical features of contemporary English. It provides practice and training on the
phonology of English. It is also through the study that the students become proficient in the English language through aids or tools
applied to the process of communication which include spelling, accuracy, mastery of the patterns of usage on grammatical structure
and critical thinking.
III. Course Objective:
At the end of the semester, the students enrolled in this subject will be able to have achieved the target objectives.
A. General
1. To know by heart the college mission, vision goals, and objectives
2. To communicate well with others in English and thus functioning effectively in the modern world.
 3. To acquire skills and knowledge to help them understand themselves and others in performing their development task in
ensuring more satisfying lives as human beings.
4. To use the library and books effectively in widening their knowledge and skills in relating themselves to the changing world.
B. Specific
1. To recite by heart the College Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives.
2. To answer sensibly questions that may arise regarding the College Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives.
3. To pursue, to store and to analyze information for speaking and writing through the use of library and books
4. To explain the broad functions of language communication
5. To identify the type and goals of communication
6. To construct sentences according to patterns
7. To construct sentences effectively through the use of word order inflection and structure words or the grammatical devises.
8. To compose sentences using the agreement of subjects and verb rule
9. To make comparisons through the use of adverbs and objectives
10.To relate words to one another through the use of structure words.
C. Values Integration
1. To realize that communication as an integral part of human living together with others
2. To deepen perception and standards through the simple process of reading.
3. To appreciate English as a language for advancing technology and better relationships with the changing world.
4. To speak the English language effectively in an intellectual, personal and social growth and therefore uplifting in its sense.

IV. Course Requirements:

1. Regular class attendance
2. Active participation in class activities
3. Quizzes and examinations
4. Projects/outputs

Grading System: Breakdown of Class Standing:

Class Standing 60% Quizzes 30%

Term Exams 40% Recitations/Practical Test 30%
Total 100% Projects/assignments/Researches 30%
Attendance 10%
Total 100%
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Prepared by:
MAUREEN T. STA.ANA