Comart 2 Syllabus 2nd Sem SY 2010 - 2011

Course Syllabus
Comart 2 – Communication Arts 2

Course Description – Basic Composition (Paragraph and Essay Writing / Research Writing)
Term / Credit – 2nd Semester SY 2010 – 2011, 3 units (3 hrs/week)
Instructor: Thelma V. Villaflores

Course Goals

1. Write, read and think from an informed and critical perspective
2. Conduct research, evaluate sources, and write a well-developed paper

Course Requirements and Grading

Attendance 10%
Quizzes 20%
Activities
Project
Assignment 45%
Exam 25%
TOTAL 100%

Prelims 25%
Midterms 25%
Prefinals 25%
Finals 25%
Total 100%

1. At least eight composition
2. Projects
3. Power Point presentation or flash video
4. Individual Research Paper
5. Portfolio
Color – IT -orange
ACT -black
DCET -dark blue
HRS -light pink

Topics

1. Review on Basic Grammar
2. Essentials of Good Writing
3. Paragraph and Essay Writing
4. Interview and Survey Questions
5. Research Writing




References:

Burke, Jim. (2003). Writing reminders: tools, tips, and techniques. USA: Heinemann

Conlin, Mary Lou. (1995). Patterns plus: a short prose reader with argumentation, 5th ed. NJ: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Carroll, Joyce A., et al. (2004). Prentice Hall writing and grammar: communication in action, Bronze Level. Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia, Pte., Ltd.

Jaleco, Reynaldo Jr. J., et al. (1999). Process approach to expository writing. Manila, Philippines: UST Publishing House.

Navarro, Hortencia E., et al. (1996). An integrated approach to writing, Revised edition. Quezon City, Philippines: Katha Publishing Co., Inc.

Ramos, Carmen M. and Sanchez, Amelia C. (1986). Developing skills in grammar and composition 1. Navotas, Philippines: National Bookstore, Inc.

Reid, Joy M. (1988). The process of composition, 2nd ed. NJ: Prentice Hall.

Tiempo, Edilberto K. and Tiempo, Edith L. (1999). College writing and reading. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Publishing Company, Inc.

Vinuya, Remedios V. and Buri, Santa C. (2001). College English composition: Textbook with workbook. Makati City, Philippines: Grandwater Publications and Research Corp.

http://awritersrefuge.blogspot.com/

http://esl.about.com/od/writingintermediate/a/paragraphs.htm

http://writersagenda.blogspot.com/

http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/writerscomplex.nsf/0/ddbc866bc537f67e85256a460066ab2d?opendocument

http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/tools/report/reportform.html