TA 101-03 - CONVERSATIONAL TAGALOG I - Fall Semester 2024 Course Syllabus

Oct 1, 2026

Course syllabus for TA 101-03: Conversational Tagalog I, a 4-credit Fall Semester 2024 course meeting Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30PM to 4:20PM at HSS 310. The course introduces Filipino as a communication tool in simple social settings, emphasizing speaking and listening while covering four language skills and attention to sounds, vocabulary, and basic grammar. Students complete required texts, Moodle-based forums, quizzes, dialog presentations, projects, midterm, and final with attendance and participation weighted heavily.

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Course Overview

Course Description

Required Text and Resources

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluation and Requirements

Grading Breakdown

Attendance, Participation, and Assignments

Quizzes, Dialog Presentations, and Projects

Midterms and Finals

Scheduled Graded Items

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES HUMANITIES DIVISION TA 101-03: CONVERSATIONAL TAGALOG I: (4 Credits) FALL SEMESTER 2024: 2:30PM – 4:20PM Tuesday & Thursday (HSS 310) INSTRUCTOR Contact Information MARICON D. REYES Email: [reyesmd@triton.uog.edu](reyesmd@triton.uog.edu)[ ](reyesmd@triton.uog.edu)Via WhatsApp *This course will use Moodle* Students must have access to a computer on a daily basis. The computer must be equipped with word processing software, video viewing software and the students must have a broadband connection. The student must be able to navigate the Moodle site, upload and download materials, join online classes, conduct effective discussion streams via internet forum, and follow online etiquette. For Technical Assistance: CONTACT Email Address (24 hours): [moodlehelp@triton.uog.edu](moodlehelp@triton.uog.edu) Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, G.S.T. (671) 735-2620/21 Course Description This course encompasses an introduction to the Filipino language as a tool for communication in simple social situations. Emphases are on developing the four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. However, the course will mainly focus on Speaking and Listening as the foundation of the beginner’s program. In addition, this course will pay close attention to the sounds of the Filipino language, including vocabulary and simple grammatical structures. The course will present different social situations that involve turn-taking skills, courtesies, and initiating and ending communication exchanges. Required Text Conversational Tagalog: A Functional-Situational Approach by Teresita V. Ramos Supplementary Resource: Any Tagalog–English (or English-Tagalog) Dictionary Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students will ➢ Develop skills to sustain simple conversation in various social situations ➢ Express knowledge, ideas, and emotions using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures ➢ Understand and interpret simple written language involving social survival situations ➢ Understand the main idea of simple reading texts in Filipino ➢ Develop simple writing skills involving survival situations ➢ Write short and simple compositions about personal activities and experiences Course Evaluation and Requirements Attendance, Class & Forum Participation & Assignments: 3 0% Quizzes, Dialog Presentations, Projects, & Pair/Group Work 50% Midterm 10% Finals 10% TOTAL: 100% 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% I [F] A. Attendance, Class & Forum Participation & Assignments • ATTENDANCE is of UTMOST IMPORTANCE to your success in this class. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30pm in HSS 310 Lecture. Any student who will show up AFTER 2:45pm IS CONSIDERED LATE and is expected to provide a note stating the reason/s for tardiness. Communicating with the instructor for any tardy or absence is REQUIRED. • ABSENCES are ONLY EXCUSED with valid reasons supported by authorized pieces of evidence such as a Doctor’s Note. *Please note that in the event of unexpected circumstances that will lead to coming to class tardy or being absent, a student should inform the instructor VIA email or message at an earlier time BEFORE class. Authorized documents such as Doctor’s notes or letters with authorized signatories are expected to be submitted to the instructor upon return to class. • Be PROMPT and PREPARED. At every meeting, students are required to be prepared with appropriate materials and supplies, textbooks [or PDF files], handouts, and completed assignments. • ACTIVE Class Participation in class activities and opportunities using the language is highly encouraged since the nature of the course requires it. Such activities include, but are not limited to dialog readings, daily recitations, role-plays, pair or group work, and individual learning opportunities. • There will be work checks and drills in class for vocabul

FAQs

What are the main learning outcomes for TA 101-03: Conversational Tagalog I?

Students develop skills to sustain simple conversations, express knowledge and emotions with appropriate vocabulary and grammar, interpret simple written language, understand main ideas of simple reading texts in Filipino, and write short compositions about personal activities and experiences.

How does Moodle support course participation in this class?

Moodle forums are integral, with required topics, prompts, and questions. Students must post responses substantively, and some forums require posting in Tagalog.

What are the grading components and their weights?

Attendance, class and forum participation, and assignments account for 50%, with quizzes, dialog presentations, and projects included. Midterm is 10% and finals are 10%, totaling 100%.

Oct 1, 2026

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