GE6 Course Orientation in college levels

Purposive Communication

1. Purposive Communication Orientation RIVERSIDE COLLEGE INC. Robert T. Salvador, LPT, MAEd

2. Welcome to the world of communication! JOIN ME IN LEARNING ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF COMMUNICATION.

3. Course Description Purposive Communication is a three-unit course that develops students’ communicative competence and enhances their cultural and intercultural awareness through multimodal tasks that provide them opportunities for communicating effectively and appropriately to multicultural audience in a local or global context.

4. Objectives of the Curriculum TO ENHANCE THEIR CULTURAL AND INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH TOOLS FOR CRITICAL EVALUATION

5. Purposive Communication Class Seventeen Weeks: January 16 to May 26 LESSON 1: COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES, AND ETHICS LESSON 2: COMMUNICATION AND GLOBALIZATION LESSON 3: COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL CONTEXTS LESSON 6: COMMUNICATION AIDS AND STRATEGIES IN USING TOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY LESSON 5: EVALUATION OF TEXTS AND IMAGES IN MULTICULTURAL CONTEXTS LESSON 4: LANGUAGE VARIETIES AND REGISTERS

6. Purposive Communication Class Seventeen Weeks: January 16 to May 26 LESSON 7: PRINCIPLES AND TYPES OF SPEECHES LESSON 8: NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION LESSON 9: CONNECTING WITH THE AUDIENCE LESSON 12: MINUTES OF THE MEETING LESSON 11: LETTERS, MEMOS, AND E-MAILS LESSON 10: ORAL PRESENTATION IN THE WORKPLACE

7. Purposive Communication Class Seventeen Weeks: January 16 to May 26 LESSON 13: INFORMAL REPORTS LESSON 14: PROPOSAL END END-TERM EXAM: MAY 23 -26 MIDTERM EXAM: MARCH 29 – APRIL 1 PRELIM EXAM: FEBRUARY 20 - 23

8. Arrive on time. Avoid using your phones if not necessary. Raise your hands if you have questions or if you want to participate during discussions. Provide a formal excuse letter or medical certificate for your absences. Be responsible for your missed requirements. Classroom Rules

9. Blended Learning THIS CLASS WILL USE A COMBINATION OF FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE SESSIONS TO ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

10. Face-to-face Sessions Week 1, 3 Monday 11:30 – 2:30, A304 OLC Sessions Week 2, 4 Friday 1:30 – 3:00, Teams

11. QUIZZES Expected Output INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT GROUP OUTPUT

12. Group Output Collaborative learning & group assessment

13. Individual Assessment WRITTEN QUIZZES Our school grading system applies. Passing rate is 60. Periodic quizzes will assess the mastery of each topic. FINAL EXAM Our school grading system applies. Passing rate is 60. This end-of-module exam will test the mastery of all topics covered. ORAL RECITATION A weekly oral test will check both your understanding and ability to communicate.

14. Class Requirements LEARNING PACKS Access INK and PPT presentations via Teams. SCHOOL EMAIL The use of personal email addresses will not be allowed. LEARNING DEVICE A computer, laptop or tablet may be used, but ensure a working web camera and good audio output. INTERNET ACCESS A stable Internet connection is essential for online sessions. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Access our Virtual Classroom platform via Teams. COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS The prescribed learning platforms must be downloaded for group activities.

15. Grading System All grades are final. Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 5.00 Equivalent 97-100 92-96 87-91 82-86 77-81 72-76 68-71 64-67 60-63 59 & below Remarks Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Passed Failed

16. Grading System All grades are final. Components Activities Quizzes Exam Equivalent 30% 30% 40% Final Grade PG+MG+EG = FG 3

17. Jan. 20 – Feast of San Sebastian Jan. 22 – Chinese New Year Feb. 25 – Edsa Revolution Day Apr. 6 – 8 – Holy Week Apr. 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan Apr. 22 – Eidul Fitr May 1 – Labor Day Holidays

18. LOOKING FORWARD TO TURNING THE PAGES WITH YOU. WELCOME TO PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION! Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela

19. Talk to me! Feel free to reach out to Sir Robert. Email Address rsalvador@ riverside.edu.ph Teams Robert Salvador Consultation Hours Week 1, 3 – 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM Week 2, 4 – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM