Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600 , Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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OBE SYLLABUS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

A. VISION: CNSC as a premier higher education institution in the Bicol Region.

B. MISSION: The Camarines Norte State College shall provide higher and advanced studies in the fields of education, arts and
sciences, economics, health, engineering, management, finance, accounting, business and public administration,
fisheries, agriculture, natural resources development and management and ladderized courses. It shall also respond to
research, extension and production services adherent to progressive leadership towards sustainable development.

C. QUALITY POLICY: We, at the Camarines Norte State College, aiming to become a Premier Higher Education Institution in the Bicol Region,
are committed to provide excellent services in instruction, research, extension and production that are responsive to the
satisfaction of our students and other stakeholders.

To achieve these, we shall implement an internationally recognized management system in our operations, processes
and services and shall:
• comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the mandates of the College and relevant needs and
expectations of our students and other stakeholders, and the requisites of our quality management system;
• delight our students and other stakeholders by providing value-adding experiences to become well-rounded and more
competitive future leaders in the midst of global issues;
• provide our employees support to grow and achieve their full potentials in their respective fields, thereby sustaining a
competent, motivated and engaging workforce;
• develop and extend innovative technologies to our stakeholders contributing to the country’s sustainable development;
and
• establish objectives aimed at improving the efficiency of our operations, processes and services for our College growth
and development.

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We shall make this policy an essential part of our instruction, research, extension and production services to ensure that it
continuously provides us strategic directions in improving our overall performance and quality management system.

D. DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: BSBA in Economics

E. COURSE CODE: BCOMM

F. COURSE TITLE: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

G. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the study of written communication in the business setting. It trains the students in writing
business letters, business reports, memoranda, minutes of meetings, and employment communication, among others.

H. CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

I. PREREQUISITE: none

J. NO. OF HOURS: 3 lecture hours per week

K. SCHEDULE: TTh/9:30-11:00, 12:30-2:00, 2:00-3:30

L. CONSULTATION HOURS: F/9:00-10:00, 3:00-4:00

M. INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: CSNC envisions a graduate having the following attributes: professional
competence, critical and creative thinking skills, technical competitive skills, productivity, social and ethical responsibility,
communication skills, interpersonal skills and lifelong learning.

N. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: For Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Economics, the following set
of objectives describes what graduates are expected to attain within few years after graduation:

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1. Produce graduates that will assume professional positions in the government. Bureaus, non-government business
organizations and industries with theoretical and practical learning experiences needed in real work environment;
2. Develop positive attitudes and values necessary in carrying out their social responsibility in the exercise of their
profession;
3. Provide intellectually deserving but financially-handicapped students with access to degree programs in all areas of
administration through an expanded scholarship grants and financial assistance; and
4. Encourage research for the improvement and attunement of the government business curricula to the needs of the
society and to the national growth for socio-economic development.

O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: After completing this course, the students must be able:
1. Analyze written and verbal communications and evaluate their usefulness, relevance, rhetorical components, and
stylistic elements.
2. Compose effective and persuasive written, visual, and oral texts for diverse audiences.
3. Recognize and implement the qualities associated with effective business writing, particularly the hallmarks of
correctness, conciseness, coherence, and clarity.
4. Design visually attractive documents with informative and eye-catching visual elements.
5. Use technology to effectively present your messages.
6. Conduct research using a broad range of sources, synthesizing and judging the quality of collected information.
7. Communicate ethically.
8. Write in a variety of workplace genres including resumes, letters, emails, memos, proposals, and reports.
9. Collaborate effectively with peers.

P. LEARNING PLAN:

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INTENDED LEARNING CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING & ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME

OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES LEARNING TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
Demonstrate awareness on Orientation : Course Online Recitation Camera / Week 1
CNSC VMGO, classroom • CNSC Vision, Syllabus Discussion Phone (3 hours)
policy, course requirements and Mission, unit goals
the grading system. and objectives Online
• Get an overview of Handout
the topics to be
covered in the whole YouTube
semester. Videos
• Have an idea of
what is to be Topic-related
expected during online
lessons and Activities /
discussions; References
• Know certain rules
and policies
governing the whole
class;
• Be aware of the
requirements and
grading system of
the course.

Long Quiz
Online
At the end of the rating period, 1. What is Business & Lecture Week 2-4
Bouing, Ronnie Camera /
students should be able to: Professional Group (9 hours)
A. Effective Phone
Communication Presentation
Business

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INTENDED LEARNING CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING & ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME

OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES LEARNING TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
 Communication Communication Online
 Explain the different Tools , National Book Online Handout
concepts and principles of  Communication Store, 2006 Recitation Group Quiz
business communication. Channels YouTube
 Apply the practices of  Communication Satterwhite, Videos
business communication in Situations Marilyn L.,
various classroom  Dimensions of Olson- Group, with Graded Topic-related
activities both in spoken Communication Sutton.Busines uploaded OBS Recitation online
and written forms. s videos via FB Activities /
 Exemplify excellence 2. Setting the Stage for Communication
Group and References
through observance of Effective Communication at Work,
McGraw-Hill reading Week 5-7
proper grammatical usage  The Effectiveness of
Companies, materials; offline (9 hours)
in writing business Business
communication Inc., 2010 thru printed LMs
Communication
Skills
 Legal and Ethical Lehman, Carol
Rules in Business M., DuFrene.
Communication Business Prelim
Communication Exam
 Subject-Verb
, South- Lecture (online
Agreement
Western, mode thru FB
Thomson Social Learning
Corporation, Group with
2005
End of Prelims uploaded OBS
Taylor, Shirley. Videos via FB
Communication Group and
for Business, reading
Pitman

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INTENDED LEARNING CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING & ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME

OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES LEARNING TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
Publishing materials; offline
London thru printed LMs

Fernando, et al.
New
Perspectives in
English 2, Rex
Book Store,
Inc., 2005

At the end of the rating period, 3. Business Writing in Hartley P., & Film Showing Written Tasks Handout Week 8-9
students should be able to: Action Bruckmann C. (6 hours)
 Principles of Written Business Short/Long Quiz
 Construct communication Communication Communication Online
instruments that meet  Structures of Letters and . Routledge. Lecture YouTube
generally accepted Documents 2002 Videos
standards.  Reports and Media Group Quiz Week 10-12
 Describe the writing Communications Online Graded (9 hours)
No author.
process. o Text, Email and Recitation Recitation
Business
 Evaluate various meanings

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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600 , Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTENDED LEARNING CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING & ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME

OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES LEARNING TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
of words in order to select Netiquette Communication Group, with
appropriate words for o Memorandum for Success uploaded OBS Creative
intended meaning. and Letters videos via FB outputs Topic-related
 Identify incorrect word o Business Bouing, Ronnie online
Group and
usage and select correct Proposals A. Effective Activities /
word usa reading References
o Reports Business Group
materials; offline
o Resumé Communication Presentation
o Sales Message , National Book thru printed LMs
o Meeting Store, 2006 Internet
Lecture (online connection
Communications
Satterwhite, mode thru FB
Marilyn L., Social Learning
Olson- Group with
Sutton.Busines uploaded OBS
s Videos via FB
Communication
at Work, Group and Midterm
End of Midterm
McGraw-Hill reading Exam
Companies, materials; offline
Inc., 2010 thru printed LMs

At the end of the rating period, 4. Employment Online Lecture Oral Camera / Week 13-15
students should be able to: Instruments presentation Phone (9 hours)
RESUME/COVER
 Construct various Group, with Handout
employment instruments LETTERS
 Preparing a uploaded OBS Video
used in seeking for a job. YouTube
 Prepare a personal Curriculum videos via FB Presentation Videos
Vitae/Resume

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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600 , Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTENDED LEARNING CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ TEACHING & ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME

OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES LEARNING TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
ACTIVITIES
(TLAs)
information sheet that will  Preparing a Group and
surely convince the reader. Cover/Application reading Group Quiz Topic-related
 Prepare for an interview Letter Graded online
and Interview effectively materials;
INTERVIEWS Recitation Activities /
for a job offline thru
 How to conduct an References
 printed LMs
FINAL Project: Create a video interview Creative
resume.  How to be Lecture (online outputs Week 16-18
interviewed mode thru FB (9 hours)
Social Learning
Group with
uploaded OBS
Videos via FB
Group and
reading
materials; offline
thru printed LMs

Online One on
one
Presentation of
Conduct Final Exam
End of Finals
Interview

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Q. COURSE POLICIES:

1. Requirements
3 Major Exams - Prelim, Midterm, Finals (written)
1 Project - Group project through Video Presentation (Video Resume)
Active participation in online class
Quizzes for each topic
Good behavior

2. Grading System
As mandated by the Board of Trustees, the Camarines Norte State College must use a cumulative grading system.

The following table and figure show the breakdown of grades:

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Prelim Midterm Final

See Figure Prelim FG x 2 (Midterm TG) Midterm FG x 2 (Final TG)
3 3

Class standing = makes up 50% of the grade per grading period. It includes: Recitation, Assignment, and Quizzes.
FG = refers to the sum of the Class Standing, Periodical Exam and Project during the last grading period; it stands for Final
Grade
TG = refers to the sum of the Class Standing, Periodical Exam and Project of the current grading period; it stands for Tentative
Grade

3. Submission of Assignments and Projects

Rubrics for grading projects are as follows:
Content 50%
Performance 50%
Total 100%

Deadlines are absolute. It cannot be changed unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
Printed write-up format is always as follows:
On an 8.5 inches by 11 inches (short) bond paper
1.5 inch left margin; all other sides are 1 inch
Font: Times New Roman 12; single-spaced
Header that includes the name, course & block, subject, the name and logo of the school, and the semester and
academic year, example:

Chambe O. Pio
BS Development Communication Camarines Norte State College

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F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600 , Philippines

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GEC 4 1st Semester A.Y. 2019 – 2020

4. Academic Integrity, Cheating and Plagiarism

The College and its instructors do not tolerate any form of cheating and plagiarism. As stipulated in the Student Handbook
and discussed during the Student Orientation, any student caught cheating during an exam will automatically merit a grade of 5.0
or Failed.
Plagiarized papers will also merit a grade of 5.0 for the subject.
For other offenses and its penalties, please see the Student Handbook.
5. Group Work and Student Collaboration
Group works will be rated not only by the final outcome but also through an assessment procedure or evaluation of
members by other members in the group.

1. Policy on Inclusive Education

In order to accommodate PWDs, awareness on disability-specific needs must be raised, reasonable accommodation must
be provided and alternative evaluation methods must be given depending on the needs of the student.

Prepared by Reviewed: Approved:

PEARLY BETH C. OGAYON MELANIE D. BACUÑO, DComm ROSALIE A. ALMADRONES, PhD

Instructor 1 Dean VP for Academic Affairs

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