Republic of the Philippines

DR. EMILIO B. ESPINOSA, SR. MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE

OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Masbate State College)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
www.debesmscat.edu.ph
Mandaon, Masbate

COURSE SYLLABUS

FL-FOREIGN LANGUAGE (2.0 UNITS)

SUMMER 2021

VISION: The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology as catalyst of transformation of the lives of
ASEAN Nationals.
MISSION: The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology shall develop the optimum of diverse human
potentials, enhance the quality of life of communities through a knowledge-based, responsive and efficient system of academic
processes and management.
QUALITY POLICY: The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology as an educational institution is committed to
sustain excellent academic service delivery for clientele satisfaction by adhering to quality standards, compliance to legal
requirements, and continual improvement thereby producing transformed ASEAN communities.
GRADUATE SCHOOL GOALS: The DEBESMSCAT Graduate School as an avenue for the advancement of intellectual and moral capabilities, technical
and scientific excellence, and leadership skills of the ASEAN nationals to become catalysts for genuine and sustainable
development.
Instructor’s Information
Name: ARLENE B. CARMEN Contact No.: 09286742941
Email Address: [email protected] Consultation
Hours:
Class Schedule: MAED-ENG ED
Course Information
Course Name: FL-FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Japanese Language)
Course Credits: 2
Course Description: This mandatory subject is required in the curriculum to help graduate students acquire foundational and communicative learning of
any foreign language. This 2-unit course is believed to be useful in the lives of the students who are competitively in the global
 workplace.
Contact Hours/Week: 2:00-4:00 Saturday/Sunday
Prerequisite: None
Course Outcomes:
 Explore Hiragana/Katakana Chart
 Identify the Composition of Hiragana/Katakana Alphabet
 Describe various Japanese terms and what its equivalent in Romaji and its meaning
 Understand how Japanese Writing System works
 Understand the basic Hiragana syllables
 Explore how Japanese terms are pronounced;
 Distinguish the vowels to be dropped;
 Describe the accent in the Japanese Language
 Learn new vocabulary
 Learn new greetings to initiate conversation;
 Discuss how to introduce new friends;
 Identify things in Japanese when doing shopping;
 Learn to count in Japanese;
 Identify the time in Japanese
 Participate in a Dialogue

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Course Content/Subject Matter

Week 1 Lesson 1 Vision, Policy, Goal, and Objectives of Graduate School

Week 2-3 Module 1
Introduction
Self-Introduction (written and oral)
Introduction of the Subject
Week 4-8 Module 2
Hiragana/Katakana Chart
Week 9-10 Module 3
 Classroom Japanese
Katakana/Kanji
Japanese Writing System
Basic Hiragana Syllables
Hiragana with Diacritical Marks
Midterm Examination
Week 11-15 Transcribing Contracted Sounds
Transcribing Double Consonants
Module 4
Pronunciation
Vowels to be dropped
Accent in the Japanese Language
Week 16-17 Greetings
New Friends
Shopping
Numbers
Time
Dialogue
Week 18 Final Examination
One week (or an equivalent of
three hours)

LEARNING PLAN/INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO) Course Content/Subject Textbooks/References Teaching - Learning Activities Assessment of Resource T
Matter (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials T

Distributions of Learning We
Materials

Orientation (VMQP, grading  Provides a link for the copy of

system, methodology, distance course syllabus
learning policy, requirement)
 Virtual Orientation
 Introduction (provides a brief We
discussion of the course syllabus  Introduction of Self (written 3
and introduction to the module and oral in Japanese
and instructions for use.) Language)

 Explore Hiragana/Katakana Chart Module 2:  Analyze the Chart  Activity output Module
 Identify the Composition of  Read the content of the chart  Homework Android phone We
Hiragana/Katakana Alphabet Hiragana/Katakana  Perform activities output 8
Chart  Do the homework  Self-Check Test
 Answer the self-check

 Describe various Japanese Module 3:  Learn terms in Japanese,  Activity output Module We
terms and what its equivalent Romaji, and its meaning  Homework Android phone 10
in Romaji and its meaning Classroom Japanese  Perform activities output
 Understand how Japanese Katakana/Kanji  Self-Check Test
Writing System works Japanese Writing System  Follow the stroke order for
 Understand the basic Hiragana Basic Hiragana Syllables each syllable
syllables Hiragana with Diacritical Marks
 Learn how to transcribe
Transcribing Contracted Sounds Japanese words We
Transcribing Double  Do the homework 11-
Consonants  Answer the self-check

 Explore how Japanese terms Module 4:  Practice pronunciation of  Activity output Module We
are pronounced; Japanese terms  Homework Android phone 11-
 Distinguish the vowels to be Pronunciation  Perform activities on vowel output
dropped; Vowels to be dropped dropping and accent in the  Post-test
 Describe the accent in the Accent in the Japanese Japanese language  Additional
Japanese Language Language  Use new vocabulary words in requirement (if
 Learn new vocabulary Vocabulary situations there is)
 Do the homework
 Answer the self-check
  Learn new greetings to initiate Module 5:  Practice new greetings in the  Activity output Module We
conversation; class  Homework Android phone 16-
 Discuss how to introduce new Greetings  Initiate a dialogue in output
friends; New Friends introducing friends  Post-test
 Identify things in Japanese Shopping  Simulate scenario in  Additional
when doing shopping; Numbers Shopping centers requirement (if
 Learn to count in Japanese; Time  Practice counting, identifying there is)
 Identify the time in Japanese Dialogue time
 Use the dialogue pattern
 Participate in a Dialogue
 Perform activities
 Do the homework
 Answer the self-check
Submission of other We
requirements for completion 16-

FINAL EXAMINATION W

Suggested Readings and References

Course Requirements
Each student is required to.
1. Accomplish the Attendance Log
2. Participate in the tasks/activities like simulation, role play, virtual interview, etc.
3. Do the homework
4. Answer the post-test
5. Submit midterm and final projects
6. Pass the two (2) major exams

Grading System
The following shall be used as the basis for giving of grades:
Midterm Grade 40% 20% 40%
 Midterm Midterm Project Activity output,
Exam Homework, Post-test,
Attendance
Final Term 40% 20% 40%
Grade Final term Final Project Activity output,
Exam Homework, Post-test,
Attendance
FINAL 50% of Midterm Grade and 50% of Final Term Grade
RATING
Classroom Policies
The following policies are to be observed and implemented both the instructor and students
1. Attendance and commitment to finish the course within the duration.
2. Politeness in dealing with fellow learners and the instructor.
3. Submit the required outputs on the deadline set by the instructor.
4. Contact the instructor whenever there is ambiguity in the lesson presented.
5. Accomplish the attendance log honestly.
6. Accomplish student information completely.
7. Keep the module safe at all times.
8. Keep in touch with your instructor whenever necessary.

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

ARLENE B. CARMEN, EdDEL ROCEL A. TURCO MILAGROS A. CELEDONIO, PhD

Asso. Professor V Program Chair, MAED Dean, Graduate School