Course Information Booklet
Course Information Booklet
GENERAL EDUCATION
Contents
Facilitator............................................................................................................................ 3
Course Information ............................................................................................................ 3
Course Status ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Course Purposes and Goals .................................................................................................................... 3
Course Expected Learning Outcomes (CELO) ................................................................... 3
FEU’s Core Competencies (FCC)......................................................................................... 4
The FEU Student-Centered Teaching and Learning Culture ........................................... 5
The FEU General Education Curriculum Principle .......................................................... 5
Delivery Methods ............................................................................................................... 6
The DLECCT Framework.......................................................................................................................... 6
Outcomes-based Learning ....................................................................................................................... 6
Project and Problem-based Learning ...................................................................................................... 6
Authentic Assessment and Learning........................................................................................................ 6
Blended Learning ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Independent Study ................................................................................................................................... 7
The Online Learning Environment ................................................................................... 7
Assessment Methods .......................................................................................................... 8
FEU Policy on Academic Integrity ................................................................................... 12
Policy on Late Submission...................................................................................................................... 13
Learning Content and Activities ...................................................................................... 14
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Facilitator
Course Information
Course Status
➢ Credits : 3 units
➢ Total Learning Time : 54 hours (18 weeks)
➢ Course Status : General Education Course
➢ Pre-requisite : None
Through active engagement in simulation activities conducted in both online and offline
learning environments such as independent reading exercises, live stream interactive
discussions, listening to recorded presentations, critical thinking tasks, among others, the
course will train you to become a purposive, audience-centered, empathic, critical,
assertive, and ethical communicator, who is future-ready and equipped to meet the
challenges and demands of both local and global encounters.
1. Explain the role of purposive communication, both as a part and shaper of the 21st-
century skills and competencies, in the global workplace;
2. Exhibit the 5 Cs of the 21st-century leader—communication, collaboration, creativity
and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, and cultural adaptation—in
both personal and professional endeavors;
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In addition to the Course Learning Outcomes, students are also expected to demonstrate
and develop the following skills:
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FEU practices, advances, and advocates for a learning culture that is student-centered. FEU
affirms the ability of students to produce valuable reactions to, reflections and questions on,
and understandings and appreciations of topics and issues in classroom. As such, the FEU
classroom is set-up in a manner that will best solicit student input and the FEU teacher’s
responsibility is to ensure that the students participate in the generation of ideas rather than
be passive recipients of ideas. FEU and FEU teachers firmly believe that the atmosphere in
which learning and development happen best is an atmosphere where students are co-
authors of ideas. The FEU teachers’ role, therefore in the classroom is to coach and facilitate
creation.
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The FEU General Education Curriculum, besides being interdisciplinary and outcomes-
based, is grounded on Student-Centered Teaching and Learning grounded on a number of
principles directed towards increasing students’ achievement of key learning outcomes by
giving them opportunities to take an active role in the construction of knowledge. Such will
be achieved by allowing them to actively participate in discussion-based sessions
undertaken in technology-enabled learning environment, intended to develop their ability
to appreciate, reflect on and react to issues at hand. The goal is to empower them to develop
attitudes and habits that will bring them academic and life success.
Delivery Methods
In reference to the FEU’s Teaching and Learning Philosophy, the following are the acceptable
instructional methods which can be adapted for this course:
Outcomes-based Learning
This allows the students to be owners and constructors of their own learning by creating
artifacts that solve pressing problems in their respective communities and disciplines.
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Blended Learning
This allows every class to utilize traditional and non-traditional learning spaces including
classroom, on-line, communities, and industries.
Independent Study
This allows the students the needed time and space to read, write, and complete major tasks.
The online learning environment is different from a traditional classroom. Unlike physical
classrooms, an online class requires the use of the internet and conferencing tools for
learning interaction to occur. It fosters self-paced learning and an asynchronous mode of
communication. It also requires additional roles and responsibilities for both teachers and
students:
For teachers
• Give comprehensive and clear instructions for the course activities, assignments and
assessments. Provide reasonable and flexible deadlines for each learning tasks. Set
simple and concrete guidelines on to how to communicate within the online
classroom. Such learning materials will be made available by the teacher in the
CANVAS Modules and Files.
• Facilitate conferences and discussion forums.
• Constantly give immediate and individualized feedback about student’s academic
performances through emails and chats.
For Students
• Acquire course materials. Save back-up copies of the course materials. This involves
downloading and storing learning materials such as the syllabus, reading list, video
and audio files in their desktop computer/laptop/tablet/mobile devices.
• Organize and manage schedule. Organize deadlines for their course assignments,
quizzes and projects.
• Learn the course modules. Independently cover each learning modules in the course
(e.g. reading and annotating course modules).
• Attend class. Online attendance pertains to logging in CANVAS and actively
participate in the course activities required by the teacher.
• Troubleshoot technical issues. Learn how to solve technical issues that would arise in
their learning set-up.
• Complete required assessments. Submit attached files, text entries and URL links as
online assignments. Accomplish online quizzes and participate in graded discussion
forums.
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• Collaborate with peers. Work together with their fellow classmates by using
collaborative tools such as CANVAS Collaborations/Google Docs and Pages.
• Communicate online. Utilize all the various means of communication to keep in touch
with their teacher and fellow students.
• Fulfil learning tasks with academic integrity. Observe professionalism and honesty in
carrying out their academic projects and assignments
FEU Ederp
Assessment Methods
Classroom assessment in FEU is a joint process that involves both teachers and learners. It
is an integral part of teaching and learning which holistically measures learners’ current and
developing abilities. FEU encourages authentic assessment which promotes real-life
learning. Adhering to this paradigm, below are the guidelines in classroom assessment in the
university.
1. Grading periods will be limited into two: Preliminary and Final periods. The 18
weeks will be divided equally. Each of the grading periods will be nine (9) weeks
each.
2. Assessments in the university are classified into Formative and Summative. Below
are the samples of each type.
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3. Each grading period, the minimum requirement for faculty to accomplish are the
following:
a. Formative Assessment (FA) – 70 %
b. Summative Assessment (SA) – 30 %
4. The calculation for the grades will be based on the formula below:
Quality Numerical
Written Grade Description
Point Equivalent
Grade
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Anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness, Far Eastern
University (FEU) believes that its students, administration, faculty and staff should
demonstrate academic integrity at all times. Academic integrity means that the members of
the entire academic community adhere to the fundamental values of honesty, hard work,
originality, respect and responsibility. FEU students are expected to always adhere to the
highest standards of academic excellence.
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FEU students are expected to demonstrate beliefs, attitudes and behaviors associated with
academic honesty. Thus, all acts of academic dishonesty in FEU are not tolerated. Academic
dishonesty comes largely in two forms: cheating and plagiarism.
Plagiarism is another form of academic dishonesty. All FEU students are expected to turn in
work that is a product of their own efforts, study and research. Thus, copying work of
others (in whole or in part) and claiming it as one’s own is considered an act of plagiarism.
A work is also plagiarized if the student did not properly cite or acknowledge the sources
or references for his/her work. One must remember that plagiarism is identified not
through intent but through the act itself. The following are considered acts of plagiarism:
• Repeating someone else’s words verbatim without acknowledgement;
• Presenting someone else’s ideas without acknowledgement;
• Paraphrasing, translating, or summarizing someone else’s ideas without
acknowledgement;
• Improperly acknowledging of sources, as with incomplete/imprecise
documentation;
• Having one’s work done by someone else or having one’s work substantially revised
by someone else.
Submitted one (1) day after deadline - deduct 5% from marks awarded
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Submitted two (2) days after deadline - deduct 10% from marks awarded
Submitted three (3) days after deadline- deduct 15% from marks awarded
Submitted four (4) days after deadline - deduct 20% from marks awarded
Submitted five (5) days after deadline – ZERO (0) marks for the assignment.
For the purpose of assignment submission, Saturday and Sunday are also counted as working
days.
List of references:
Alexander, E., Mader, D., & Mader, F. (2017). Using social media during the hiring process: A
comparison between recruiters and job seekers. Journal of Global Scholars of
Marketing Science, 29(1), 236-243. 10.1080/21639159.2018.1552530
Bell, J. D., (2018, August 24). Firing for online behavior. SHRM. https://www.shrm.org/hr-
today/news/hr-magazine/0918/pages/firing-for-online-behavior-.aspx
CBC News: The National. (2013, September 18). Firefighters lose jobs over social media posts
[Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/OHehFQhQasI
Communication Coach Alex Lyon. (2018, March 4). Politeness theory [Video]. Youtube.
https://youtu.be/Oc9t48GI0JA
CTV News. (2016, May 4). Job search: Many employers view social media before hiring
[Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/1xtXBqiop2Y
Frey, C. (2013, May 30). The 7 all-time greatest ideation techniques. Innovation
management. https://innovationmanagement.se/2013/05/30/the-7-all-time-
greatest-ideation-techniques/
Frost, J. (2013, April 2). Business English writing: The golden standard. Grammarcheck.
https://www.grammarcheck.net/business-english-writing-the-golden-standard/
Gallo, C. (2020, January 6). What it takes to give a great presentation. Harvard business
review. https://hbr.org/2020/01/what-it-takes-to-give-a-great-presentation
Gray, A. (2016, January 19). The 10 skills you need to thrive in the fourth industrial
revolution. World economic forum. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-
10-skills-you-need-to-thrive-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/
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Gregg Learning. (2019, January 27). Types of business presentations [Video]. Youtube.
https://youtu.be/_BnfbXFbNQU
O’Hara, C. (2014, November 20). How to improve your business English writing. Harvard
business review. https://hbr.org/2014/11/how-to-improve-your-business-writing
Positive Revolution. (2017, September 10). How to make your next team meeting productive
and interesting [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/_g_sE4AQ8DQ
Swain, G. (2018, August 8). 11 best practices for effective email subject lines. Agile CRM.
https://www.agilecrm.com/blog/best-practices-for-effective-email-subject-
lines/#comments
TED. (2012, May 16). How to build your creative confidence – David Kelley [Video]. Youtube.
https://youtu.be/16p9YRF0l-g
Tripp and Tyler. (2014, November 15). Every meeting ever [Video]. Yotube.
https://youtu.be/K7agjXFFQJU
Venter, E. (2017). Bridging the communication gap between Generation Y and the Baby
Boomer generation. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 22(4), 497-507.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2016.1267022
Williams, M. (2016, August 5). How to avoid spam filters when sending emails. Yesware.
https://www.yesware.com/blog/email-spam/
Course Outline
2 Jan 25 – 30 Read
The 10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (Alex Gray)
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Activity (non-graded)
Skills Inventory Activity
Due Jan 30
Context of Communication
Read
Bridging the Communication Gap Between
Generation Y and the Baby Boomer Generation (Elza
3 Feb 1 – 6 Venter)
Formative Assessment 1
Bridging the Communication Gap Between
Generations
Due Feb 6
Idea Generation as a Communication Process
Watch
How to Build Your Creative Confidence (David Kelley)
https://youtu.be/16p9YRF0l-g
Formative Assessment 2
Possible Work-Related Problems & Solutions
Due Feb 20
Interpersonal Communication and Group
Communication
Watch
Politeness Theory by Alex Lyon
6 Feb 22 – 27
https://youtu.be/Oc9t48GI0JA
Formative Assessment 3
Politeness Theory in Action
Due Feb 27
Interpersonal and Group Communication
7 Mar 1 – 6 Watch
1) Meeting from hell! Running a meeting or drowning
in chaos?: https://youtu.be/xQW1fEwYZVA
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Formative Assessment 4
Facilitating Meetings
Due Mar 6
MIDTERM SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
8-9 Mar 8 – 20 Preparation and Submission
Due Mar 15
10 Mar 22 – Mar 27 Grade Consultation Week
Interpersonal and Group Communication
Read
1) 11 Best Practices for Effective Email Subject Lines
2) How To Avoid Spam Filters When Sending Emails
11 Mar 29 – 31
Practice Exercise
Email Subject Line
Formative Assessment 5
Email Subject Line
Interpersonal Communication and Group
Communication
Read
1) Business English: The Golden Standard
2) How To Improve Your Business Writing
12 Apr 5 – 10
Practice Exercise
Business Writing
Formative Assessment 6
Business Writing
Communication in Social Media
Read
Using Social Media During the Hiring Process: A
Comparison Between Recruiters and Job Seekers’
13 Apr 12 – 17
Activities
Watch
Job search: Many employers view social media before
hiring: https://youtu.be/1xtXBqiop2Y
14 Apr 19 – 24 Communication in Social Media
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Read
Firing for Online Behavior by J.D. Bell
Watch
Firefighters lose jobs over social media posts
https://youtu.be/OHehFQhQasI
Formative Assessment 7
Six Thinking Hats Analysis
Business Presentations
Read
What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
15 Apr 26 – 30 Watch
Types of Business Presentations
https://youtu.be/_BnfbXFbNQU
Formative Assessment 8
Past Presentation
FINAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
16-17 May 3 – 15 Preparation and Submission
Due May 10
18 May 17 – 22 Grade Consultations
Student Support
Guidance Office
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