Syllabus Template
Syllabus Template
Syllabus Template
Province of Cebu
City of Talisay
TALISAY CITY COLLEGE
Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu
1st Semester, Academic Year 2024-2025
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A. Knowledge Level
B. Skill Level
C. Attitude Level
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succeeding the entrepreneurial landscapes.
D. COURSE OUTLINE
E. ASSIGNED READINGS
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Topic/Agenda Readings
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6 PRELIM EXAMINATION
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9
10
11
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13
14
15
16
17
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
E. RECOMMENDED READINGS
1) Class Participation. Each student must always come to class prepared for the
assigned readings and discussions on the issues of the day. This course heavily
draws on reading materials. The readings are the primary source of students to
fully grasp the basic understanding of the topic to be discussed in class. Lectures
and lecture notes are secondary only. Students are discouraged to rely on these
secondary sources (listening in class and using lecture notes) to pass the course.
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Aside from the assigned readings for the week, students must also keep
themselves abreast of the current political developments. Each student is
required to read the daily newspapers and watch the televised news reports.
Current events will be useful in furthering students’ understanding of the topics
through the familiarization and application (through an engaged discussion with
other people) of those ideas, claims and arguments discussed in class. They are
also helpful in answering bonus questions and writing papers.
2) Quizzes. At the end of each topic, there will be a 50-point (25 items-two points
each or 3 items – 1-ten points) Quiz to test the level of understanding of each
student on the assigned readings and current events (the quiz may also be taken
as a take -home exam type). In addition to lecture notes, mistakes in the quizzes
are also considered as secondary sources of knowledge in this course. Students
are therefore encouraged to take note of and to learn from their mistakes in the
quiz.
7) Literature Review. This encourages students to read and reflect on articles in the
professional journals in order to become familiar with the current research.
8) Case Study /Discussion Method. This allows the students to read an open ended
story or case study which provides a vehicle for analysis, criticism, and reaching
conclusions.
10) Class Project. Based on project-based instruction, this will give students the
opportunity to develop necessary competencies through engaging field-based
projects which are set around challenges and problems in the real world. The
criteria for grading the class project are as follows:
a. Punctuality 10% (submitting on time)
b. Planning Stage 15% (conceptualizing the issue or
controversy; formulating goals or
objective in addressing the
problem; identifying the scope
and limitations; and, presenting
the general plan of action)
c. Pre-execution Stage 15% (detailed account of the plan of action)
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d. Implementation 45% (realization of the plan of action
Stage
or ability to present a strong
argument)
e. Assessment 15% (ability to send the message to
and receive feedback from the
audience)
100%
11) And Other Learning Tasks in line with Learner-Centered Approach such as
Active learning methods/ cooperative learning
Hands-on/ participant observation and discovery
Theory-driven inquiry
Community-based action research and problem solving
Service learning
Simulations and models
Role playing
Case studies
Project-based learning
Problem-based learning
Empirical Research
Seminar/Symposium
Educational Panel Discussions
Video conferencing
H. GRADING SYSTEM
A 92-100
B+ 87-91
B 83-86
C+ 79-82
C 75-78
D 70-74
F 69-
BELOW
I. CLASSROOM POLICIES
General Policies:
At the start of the semester, each Student has the right to be oriented about the course
syllabus. Students are free to give suggestions about the items in the syllabus. Once
approved by the class, all that is written in the syllabus must be strictly observed.
Any questions about the course should be directed first to the syllabus. Lastly, if it
does not go against the policies of the college, the syllabus should always be in favor
of the students.
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announcement regarding schedules; class standing updates, etc.) shall be made
through our Facebook group account. It must serve primarily as the official
communication channel of the class.
3) Class attendance will be checked at the start of the class. Students who arrive
beyond 15 minutes are considered late. Upon entering the classroom, the late
student should make sure that the professor is informed about his/her tardiness
(to be marked as ’late', instead of ’absent’, in the class attendance). The professor
will always rely on his class record when it comes to class attendance. Three (3)
tardies will be recorded as one absent. A student who incurs more than six (6)
absences will automatically get a DR grade {or be considered as dropped).
4) Any student who fails to attend the class should see the professor with a Medical
Certificate and/or a Letter from a Guardian. Failure to bring any of these will
automatically extinguish the appeal to be excused from class.
5) An excused cut only entitles a student to request a make-up exam or brief lecture
from the professor. An excused cut is still a cut.
6) Each student is encouraged to participate in every meeting. Everyone is invited
to air his or her views or understanding about the subject matter discussed in
class.
7) Students are expected to bring the class syllabus and assigned readings to every
meeting. Students not having any of these materials in class will be marked
absent.
8) Students are expected to be attentive always in class. A student who is caught
doing something (i.e., reading books or journal articles from other subjects,
browsing the net, making unnecessary noise in class, etc.) that is NOT related to
the course will be marked absent.
9) During the quiz and final examination, all things should be in front of the
classroom.
10) Each student should refrain from using his or her cellphone or other
entertainment communication devices while in class. Laptops or any electronic
devices used for taking down notes are allowed inside the classroom.
11) Students should always treat their professor and classmates with courtesy and
respect.
12) Each student should avoid going out of the room during class hours.
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8) The professors should inform each student about his or her class standing (upon
request). Any student who starts to exhibit poor performance in class (quizzes,
etc.) will be informed immediately.
9) The professors are discouraged from going out of the room during class hours.
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L. CLASS DEPORTMENT
Everyone must always observe professional behavior and shall maintain civil
discourse throughout class time. Leaving the class other than attending to
emergencies and personal necessities is discouraged. Furthermore, cellphones,
mp3, Ipod and other gadgets must be in silent mode discouraging their use
during class hours.
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