Effective Writing

Syllabus

Wesleyan University-Philippines                                                                                 English 311- Effective Writing
College of Arts and Sciences                                                                                                           Credit: 3 units
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 A course on the basic principles of effective writing in English.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

 Cognitive
acquire knowledge of the principles of effective writing and the writing process.

 Affective
understand that the main goal of writing is to communicate one’s ideas.

 Psychomotor
apply the knowledge gained from the course in writing compositions.
 

METHODOLOGY

 Lectures
 Written exercises
Critiquing sessions
 

COURSE OUTLINE
 

  Topic                                                                                                Timeline

CONSULTATION HOURS

           Monday to Friday      2:00 – 3:00 PM
 

GRADING SYSTEM

           Periodical Examinations--------------- 40%
           Academic Exercises: 
           Quizzes/Homework/Reports--------- 40%
           Class Participation---------------------- 10%
           Attendance--------------------------------- 10%

REFERENCES

Guzman, Arcines and Penaflorida. (1985) Guided Expository Writing, Quezon City. Katha Publishing Co.

Lanon, John M. (1988) The Writing Process., 3rd edition. Southern Massachusetts    University.

Towery, Allen and Jeenet J. Daigle. (1989) Brief Workbook for Writers, 2nd edition. New Jersey. Prentice Hall.

Tiempo,  Edilberto and Edith Tiempo. (1980) College Writing and Reading. Manila, Rex Bookstore.
 
 

Online Reference Materials