Introduction to Principles of Written Communication 2 - first class meeting, Entrepreneurs School of Asia (formerly Thames International Business School)

1. ENG007
Principles of
Written Communication 2
Cindy Cruz-Cabrera
English, Women and Development, and Media Studies
about.me/cindycruzcabrera en.gravatar.com/cindycatz
prof.cindycatz@gmail.com
Facebook Group: Principles of Written Communication 2 ENG007 T215

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION

3. A study of the principles and strategies for
effective written communication in personal
and academic settings, working towards
professional contexts.

4. • In this class, we will examine the uses of the
sentence, the paragraph and the whole
composition in effective communication
within different contexts.
• GOAL: to gain exposure and mastery of skills
and strategies required to become effective
communicators in the academic and business
settings.
• This course requires substantial out-of-class
reading and writing.

5. COURSE OBJECTIVES

6. • Discuss the structure and function of a
sentence, paragraph and whole composition;
• Display an understanding and appreciation of
the principles and strategies for effective
communication as embedded in the sentence,
paragraph, and whole composition;
• Explain the components of personal, academic
and professional correspondence;

7. • Critically evaluate and create responses for
sample personal, academic and business
communication samples ; and
• Demonstrate a mastery of the skills and
strategies for effective personal, academic and
business communication in written
correspondence.

8. COURSE CONTENT

9. • Introduction to Written Communication
• Understanding the Rhetorical Situation
• The written message
• Plagiarism
• The Sentence as a Speech Act
• The Paragraph as Structure
• Assertions
• The Thesis Statement
• The Writing Process
• Writing a Whole Composition
• Assumptions and Implications
• Logical Fallacies
• Types of Correspondence

10. TEXTBOOK
Reading into Writing 2
by Concepcion Dadufalza
I will assume at all times that
assigned readings have been read.

11. Impact of this course on your
OTHER COURSES/ PROFESSION

12. • Critical reading and analysis is necessary in
composition, whether academic, professional, or
for personal enjoyment.
• Proficiency gained in this class will enable you to
– Enable you to tackle higher literature classes
– develop your mental dexterity for
ANALYZING and EVALUATING any kind of text
from different academic disciplines,
professional readings, and readings done for
pleasure as well.

13. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
and GRADING

14. • 20% Class Participation
• 20% Midterms
• 20% Short papers
• 40% Final Examinations
• Sixty percent (60%) is required as a passing
mark for each requirement and for the
course.

15. CLASS MEETINGS

16. • Discussions
–lectures, discussions, reports, activities,
and presentations.
• Work Sessions
–composition, research, consultation,
assessment and evaluation
(teacher/group/peer).
• Film Viewing

17. ATTENDANCE and
CLASS WORK

18. • Attendance is mandatory.
• You are allowed a maximum of three (6)
absences from class.
• The Office of Academics shall automatically
drop you from the roll on your absence
beyond 6 meetings.
• 3 counts of tardiness = 1 absence.
• Arriving 15 minutes late = absent.

19. • Any class work done on the day of one’s
absence is automatically forfeited, regardless
of whether the absence is excused or not.
• Any questions you may have for me regarding
attendance will be about your requirements
only.
• All other concerns (submission of
certificates/letters/etc.) should be
accompanied by a cover letter addressed to
me, Mr. Berbano and Mr. Silva.

20. CLASS PARTICIPATION

21. • You are expected to participate consistently in
class discussions.
• The success of discussions depends to some
extent on the work you do before stepping in
the classroom. Make sure you come to class
prepared.
• Read the required texts carefully. Put a lot of
thought and effort into your assigned work.
• We do not need mere talk in class. What we
need is talk that is interesting and insightful.

22. DEADLINES

23. • Work should be turned in on time. Failure to
comply will affect your grade.
• All assignments in hardcopy are due at the
beginning of class.
• All assignments in softcopy shall be submitted
via email:
prof.cindycatz@gmail.com
• Closing dates and times shall be strictly
observed.
• Any requirements not submitted when due
need not be turned in.
• Deadlines are non-negotiable.

24. COURSEWORK FORMAT
Soft Copy / Printout
APA

25. Handwritten
• Intermediate Pad OR College Ruled Pad –
white or yellow only
• NO SCENT
• One-inch borders
• LEGIBLE script / print
• Black or blue ink only

26. A NOTE ON PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is cheating and is punishable
by:
• failure in a requirement
• failure in a course
• suspension
and
• expulsion.

27. CONSULTATION

28. • CONSULTATION takes place during Workshop
Sessions. These will be announced.
• Sign up for consultation on Facebook.
• Please be ready to consult and deliver during
your designated time.
• You may consult briefly via email. Be sure to
indicate the course title.
• I do not refuse ambush consultations, but, to
ensure having your pertinent documents,
grades etc. on hand, sign up for consultation.

29. Students with Disabilities
• If you have (or suspect you have) a disability
for which you are or may be requesting
accommodation, you are encouraged to
speak to me privately as early as possible in
the term.
• We will properly verify your disability and
determine reasonable accommodations for
this course.