Mindanao Medical Foundation College

P. Villanueva St., Agdao, Davao City

Tel No: (082) 221-62-25

Course Syllabus
I. Institutional
Vision
Mindanao Medical Foundation College, a private non-sectarian institution of higher learning, that envisions to promote quality education accessible to all and
develop holistic individuals, who are globally competent and with Godly values in service and leadership.
Mission
Mindanao Medical Foundation College fully commits to produce competent graduates who will be professional leaders in their chosen field, by providing
quality instruction, effective student services and state of the art facilities working towards the total development of the communities they serve.
Goals Outcomes
1. To formulate policies in line with the Vision, Mission and Goal to ensure 1. Demonstrate competence and excellence in the service of society and
its implementation monitoring and evaluation. in the practice of the profession worldwide.
2. To develop highly skilled and competent faculty through continuing 2. Perform scientific clinical investigation in the aid of diagnosis,
professional education. treatment, management and monitoring of diseases.
3. To provide better and advance teaching strategies leading to the 3. Actively participating globally in research and in community health
professional and social maturation of the students. programs required in the health care delivery.
4. To provide an avenue for the students to have an actual experience in 4. Perform clinical practice in a manner appropriate to the dignity of the
the application of technical principles in various courses. profession.
5. To provide quality services for the students to function effectively and
establish harmonious relationship.
6. To upgrade the laboratory equipment/facilities to meet the prescribed
standards.
7. To provide state of the art facilities and create a conducive learning
environment that will enhance the students’ holistic capabilities.
8. To promote the research culture of the institution.
9. To extend health services and contribute to the development of the
community.

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 10.To organize the alumni as a potential partner in the development of
MMFC.
Graduate Attributes
1. Theoretically knowledgeable and technically skilful.
2. Humane in attributes imbued with strong moral and ethical values.
3. Participative in research and community-related activities.
4. Exhibit collaborative and leadership qualities
5. Actively engage in activities related to promoting the profession in the service of the society.

II. Program Outcomes

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the scientific field of practice.
2. Effectively communicate orally in writing using both English and Filipino.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
4. Act in recognition of professional, society, and ethical responsibility.
5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722).

III. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number Stem
Course Title English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Course Description The development of communication skills in English for academic and professional purposes.
Course Credit
Pre-requisites

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, the students shall be able to:
Reading

 Use skimming and scanning techniques to get the gist of a text and find specific information

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  Guess the meaning of new vocabulary from context
 Identify structural features of a written text, for example topic sentences, points in arguments etc
 Identify different genres of text and identify their purpose
 Identify an author’s point of view, bias and tone
 Read academic texts, make notes from them and write a summary of the text

Writing

 Keep a personal journal to improve fluency and reflect on learning

 Write grammatically in English, with an ability to write simple sentences and with reasonable control of complex sentence structures
 Write well-structured and formatted paragraphs of various types
 Express ideas in a logical order
 Make and take notes and write a summary of a text
 Write short explanation and opinion essays

Listening

 Listen for a range of purposes, e.g. to predict, identify stages, answer short-answer questions etc
 Listen to and follow instructions
 Listen to differentiate between opinion and fact, solutions, explanations
 Listen to a short talk or video and retell or write a short piece based on the listening
 Listen to a short lecture and take notes, then complete a writing task based on the notes.

Speaking

 Communicate effectively in the classroom with other students and the teacher
 Speak fluently about familiar topics
 Use stress, tone and intonation to convey meaning clearly
 Participate in an academic debate
 Give a presentation using visual aids e.g. Powerpoint, Presi or Flash etc.

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COURSE OUTLINE/ LEARNING PLAN

Content Objectives Time Activities Remarks

(Lesson) Frame
Week
Reading 1-3 Discussion/Lecture Accomplished
Academic The learner Board work/Group
Activity
Texts 1. determines the structure of a specific academic text

2. differentiates language used in academic texts from various

disciplines

3. explains the specific ideas contained in various academic texts

4. uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she

needs

5. uses various techniques in summarizing a variety of academic texts

6. states the thesis statement of an academic text

7. paraphrases/ explains a text using one’s own words

8. outlines reading texts in various disciplines

9. summarizes the content of an academic text

10. writes a précis/abstract/summary of texts in the various disciplines

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 Writing the Week
Reaction The learner 4-6 Discussion/Lecture Accomplished
Paper/Review/ 1. forms opinions based on facts Board
work/Activity/Group
Critique Activity

2. cites specific sources to support claims

3. presents ideas convincingly

4. uses the appropriate language for a specific discipline

5. raises legitimate, contrary viewsin an appropriate manner

6. uses appropriate critical approaches* in writing a critique such as formalism,

feminism, etc.

7. applies the principles of writing effective reviews and critiques

8. writes an objective/balanced review or critique of a work of art, an event

or a program

The learner…
Writing Concept 1. defines what a concept paper is Week Discussion/Lecture Accomplished
Paper 6-8 Board work

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 2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition,
explication and clarification

3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be effectively used to

improve our society

4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers

5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as:

a. Art
b. Business
c. Law
d. Philosophy
e. Politics
f. Religion
g. Science
h. Sports
i. TechVoc

Home Economics
Agri. fishery
I.A
ICT

6. presents a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/ graphic aids

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 Writing the The learner…
Position Paper 1. defines what a position paper is Week Discussion/Lecture Accomplished
8-11 Board work/Pair
Discussion/Group
Activity
2. identifies situations in which a position paper may be effectively used in our
present society

3. gathers manifestoes and analyzes the arguments used by the writer/s

4. defends a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable arguments

supported by properly-cited factual evidences

5. writes various kinds of position papers

Writing the The learner… Week Discussion/Lecture Accomplished

Report Survey 1. determines the objectives and structures of various kinds of reports 11-13 Board work

2. designs, tests and revises survey questionnaires*

Field Report Week

Laboratory/ 3. conducts surveys, experiments or observations* 13-15

4. gathers information from surveys, experiments, or observations*

Scientific Week
Technical 5. disseminates written forms of information from surveys, experiments or 15-18 Discussion Accomplished
Report* observations* Board work

Group

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 6. summarizes findings and executes the report through narrative and Discussion/Game
visual/graphic forms

V. Textbook : English For Academic And Professional Purposes (Grace M. Saqueton and Marikit Tara A. Uychoco)
VI. Course Requirements : : Examinations, Projects, Chapter exercises
VII. Classroom Policies : Cellphone (Silent mode), Proper School Uniform with I.D., and No Cheating.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending approval: Approved by:

NIKKO N. GORNE MARIA THERESA LOU GONZALES, LPT EVANGELINE CALIAO, MAEd AMIE THERESA ALTERADO-BAUTISTA
Instructor SHS Head SHS PRINCIPAL President

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