Allyssa Mae H.

Briones, LPT
allyssabriones.wis01@gmail.com
09275025016
Consultation Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM
to 5:00PM

Westmead International School

College of Arts and Sciences
Second Semester S.Y. 2020-2021
Course Title and Code: Humanities in the 21st Century BRSS1
Number of units: 3 units
Time allocation: 3 hours

PROFILE
Full time College Instructor
Educational background
Batangas State University Main I
Masters of Arts in Education Major in Social Studies Teaching
2018-Present

Batangas State University Main I

Professional Education
2017

Batangas State University Main I

BS Psychology
2013-2017

Subjects Taught:
Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino
Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik
World Literature with Philippine Literature
Purposive Communication
Readings in Philippine History
Understanding the Self
Human and Physical Geography
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I. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

This is collaboration of specialized subjects under Academic career track and

Humanities Learning strand to bridge student to Social Science course. The first is intended to
develop students reading and writing skills. The Creative Non- Fiction: Literary Essay is focused
on formal elements and techniques to refine students’ skills in writing essay. This course is also
aims to deepen the understanding of essay by producing own literary piece. It focuses on
constructive in-class analysis of personal essays written by students. Students will write and
critically examine essays such as the memoir, autobiography, reflective, and philosophical those
have a literary, stylistic component. The second part is some disciplines and ideas in the social
science. This course aims to introduce you to various thinking, and intellectuals traditions. The
third part is the Introduction to World Religious and Belief System which is designed to discover
the depths and nuances of religions around the world and how it affects everyday life. And
lastly, the Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture which introduces
learners of 21st century to the 21st world. It provides opportunities for students to discover
patterns and extract meanings from emerging trends to develop their critical and creative
thinking skills for decision making and develop concern for others and to nature.

II. AIMS OF THE COURSE

A. Cognitive
 Differentiate creative non writing from academic writing.
 Compose own literary works observing its essential elements.
 Compose non-fiction essay that revolves around the concepts of religion,
beliefs, trends and fads.
 Compile the literary works and non- fiction essays for creating own journal.
 Recognize the differences of religions across the world.

B. Affective
 Appreciate the benefits of religion to one’s life and its effect to everyday life
decision making.
 Manage the use of technology and social connection through censorship.
 Display concern for nature especially in the concern of climate change.
 Express thoughts and feelings how to make an impact or difference in the
society.

C. Psychomotor
 Apply and hone new skills and learning for better writing of literary works.
 Perform self directed drama that caters youth’s important role in biodiversity
and in the society.
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 Handle and analyze one’s belief and religion.

 Create an output that raises the awareness on how fads, trends and
technology enable emancipating and slaving dimension to youth.
III. A COURSE SCHEDULE WITH DATES OF EVENTS/EXAMS

Week – Topic Learning Outcomes Activities

1 Introduction of the course  Get to know what the course
is all about. Google meet
 Be familiar about the
mechanics of the course
2-4 UNIT 1  Discuss differences between
Creative Non- Fiction: forms of non-fiction writings Google meet
The Literary Essay such as memoir and consultation
biography, food and travel
PART 1 writing, personal essays, Assignment:
o Creative Non- literary journalism. “Our House
fiction and its My Home
 Appreciate essay as a form of
Forms art.
o Literary Device in
Creative Non  Demonstrate critical thinking
Fiction and in depth interpretation of
o Anatomy of literary piece
Essay
o Types and Forms  Create a clear and cohesive
of Essay argument through evidences.
o Elements of an
Essay
Literary Essay Writing
o Introduction
o Thesis
o Body
o Conclusion

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION – ONLINE EXAMINATION

Week 5-7 UNIT 2  Define Social Science as the
Disciplines and Ideas study of society in the mold of
scientific tradition Google meet
in the Social Science consultation
 Modernity  Explain what consists of Social
Science, their differences and Activity: Do Some
 Role in the collective objectives ethnography
Development of  Introduce Social Science
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Social Science methods as key to the study of

 Science and the this discipline
social
 Our very
interactions shape
us

Week 8-9 UNIT 3  Discuss the ways of defining

Introduction to World religion as a social reality. Google meet
consultation
Religions and Beliefs
System  Appreciate religion as a social
Non Fiction Essay
reality.
 Religion in Different Topic: Religion vs.
Light Spirituality
 Understand the difference of
 Religion vs. being religious and spiritual.
Spirituality
Week 10-11  Identify the origin of religions of Google meet
Religion Around the different countries and its consultation
World beliefs.
Quiz Assignment
 Judaism
 Evaluate the importance of
religion in a community.
Indigenous Religion in
the Philippines
 Compare and contrast the
 Interfaith Dialogue: beliefs of each religion.
From Tolerance to
Understanding  Respect one’s belief
Religion

Week 12-13 UNIT 3  Explain the how trends differ

Trends, Networks and from fads. Google meet
Critical Thinking consultation
 Dramatize how trends and fads
Trends Vs Fads affect everyday life: from Analysis of online
waking up until sleeping. downloaded articles
 The Emergence of
Trends and Fads
 Examine mass media content
 Definition of Trends,
through censorship.
Fads
 Mass Media and
Trends
 Concept of Mass
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Media
Censorship
Week 14  Understand actors, links and Google meet
Networks flows as elements of network. consultation
 Understanding
Networks  Describe networks related to Essay:“Where am I in
personal and social aspect. the World and What I
o Strategic Analysis can Offer?”
o Intuitive Analysis
 Explain how networks affect
 Elements of Network one’s life.
O Actors
O Links  Demonstrate how thinking
O Flows process are shaped by social
relationship.
 Neural and Social
Networks  Explain how ICT facilitate
 Information social relationships and
Communication political movements
Technology
O Family  Demonstrate personal
responsibility towards
O Community networks.
O Country

FINALS EXAMINATION

MATERIALS :
Aguila, A., etal., (2017). Wording the World: The Art of Creative Writing for Senior High
School. Quezon City: C&E Publishing Inc.
Cornelio, J.etal., (2016). Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems. Manila:
Rex Bookstore
Tatel Jr, C., (2016). Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences. Manila: Rex
Bookstore
Donovan, M. (2015, February 24). Exploring Nonfiction Genres for Creative Writing
Retrieved August 8, 2018, from https://www.writingforward.com/creative-
writing/nonfiction-genres.
Nikki, D. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/popular/creative-nonfiction-
writing-exercises.html
Time4Writing. (n.d.). Understanding the Types of Essays. Retrieved August 13, 2018,
from https://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/types-of-essays/.
Hanna, D., & Hanna, M. D. (2017, July 27). Literary Devices in Creative Nonfiction – Ms
Davis Hanna – Medium. Retrieved August 13, 2018, from
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https://medium.com/@msdavisreadstcc/literary-devices-in-creative-nonfiction-
ddd208f9ea52

IV. DETAILS OF SUPPORT SYSTEM

You can contact me, the instructor, through e-mail

allyssabriones.wis01@gmail.com for some inquiry and phone number 09275025016 if
you don’t have internet access within the consultation hours. You should submit the
activities and other requirements before you get a major exam. I will upload voice
recorded lectures so you won’’t spend much data to attend google meet, but I’m always
available on our time, just join on the link provided in the google classroom if you have
any questions about the lesson or activities.
V. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND SYSTEM OF SUBMISSION

The other requirements such as the activities and quiz assignment are within the
notes and classwork and will be submitted to google classroom. Grading system:
Final Grade = (Average of 4 Major Exams * 60%) + (Class Standing * 40%)

VI. STUDY SKILLS

The following study skills are essential in studying this course:

 Start early and use your time wisely, so that you won’t be
procrastinating. Learn to schedule everything and strictly follow it.
 Be realistic. Ask yourself: How will a small bit of procrastination affect your
stress levels, anxiety, health, and overall success?
 Think about the present moment. Avoid getting too caught up in thinking of
the past or the future nothing will happen if you continue to overthink
 Disconnect from your tech. Social media and other video games always
take up your time. Every scroll, videos, or games are likely to appear to be
a more interesting way to spend your time than reading the notes,
watching the video lecture, or answering the activities you’re trying to
finish. Limit yourself to using only the technology you need to complete
your task
 Ask for help. Asking for help when you need it is important and useful when
trying to solve problems. Ask me if there is something that you want to ask about
a particular topic not answers from your classmates.

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ALLYSSA MAE H. BRIONES, LPT DR. MARITES D. MANLONGAT

Instructor VPAA