1. Alpha
Course Title
Credits
FIL
Beginning Filipino I
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Number 101
Department
Date of Outline
Humanities Author Debra Nakama
4/12/10 Effective Date Fall 2010 5-year Review Date 4/12/15
2. Course Description: Introduces speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of basic
Tagalog. Includes the following: (a) the basic structures of Tagalog; (b) language commonly used in daily situations; and, (c) different aspects of
Philippine cultures.
Cross-list N/A
Contact Hours/Type 4 hours/lecture
3. Pre-requisites N/A
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent yes no
Co-requisites N/A
Recommended Preparation N/A
4. Function/Designation AA AP - Asia/Pacific Perspective LE - Elective
AS Program HU - Humanities List Additional Programs and Category: Elective
AAS Program HU - Humanities
BAS Program Category
List Additional Programs and Category: Elective
List Additional Programs and Category:
Developmental/Remedial Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
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Chancellor
Revised 4/11/2020
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Approval Date
Course Outline, page 1

This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee: Pamantasan Philippine/Filipino Language Committee
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5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Grasp and sustain conversations about everyday experiences (examples: school, work, interests, and preferences).
II. Identify main ideas from authentic everyday practical materials written entirely in the target language
(examples: menus, ads for products, etc.)
III. Demonstrate practical writing needs and social demands by writing paragraph-length personal letters, messages, applications, and journals.
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6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Speaking: a. Manage and negotiate a limited number of communicative situations such as informal conversations involving greetings, introductions, and taking leave, and more complex exchanges involving requests, responding to questions, and reporting information. b. Express knowledge, ideas and emotions using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures. c. Produce the sounds in the Filipino language clearly and accurately.
Listening: d. Demonstrate understanding of sentence-length utterances which involve specific content referring to personal and social backgrounds, and common tasks such as getting meals, receiving simple instructions and directions. e. Recognize and differentiate the effect and impact of stress and intonation on meaning.
Reading: f. Interpret written language in areas where vocabulary has been learned such as reading formulaic texts
(e.g. timetable, maps, menus, and signs) g. Infer meaning of vocabulary words based on context and background knowledge. h. Demonstrate understanding of the main idea of simple authentic reading texts in Filipino (Tagalog).
Writing: i. Fill out forms with biographical information. j. Take down dictation and simple notes based on spoken words. k. Write short and simple compositions, letters, and journals describing everyday events and topics of personal experiences
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
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WEEK 1: OVERVIEW OF COURSE AND GREETINGS, COURTESY EXPRESSIONS [I (a-h)]
Noun subject markers: ang, si
Use of Polite Particles: po, ho
Song: Kumusta ka?, Magandang Umaga!
WEEK 2: INTRODUCING SELF AND OTHERS [I (a-h)]
Ano ang pangalan mo? ko? niya? Pronouns: Ang & Ng setSaan ka galing/pupunta?; Sige
Pronunciation Drills
WEEK 3: TELLING TIME [I (a-h)]
(Spanish and Filipino numerals) 1-100
Time marker: alas, ika, Anong oras na?
Filipino Concept of Time
Time-Related Expressions • Class/Movie/TV Schedule
WEEK 4: DATES AND HOLIDAYS [I (a-h)]
Time Indicators: a-, ika-
Months and days of the week
Song: Pitong Araw; Lubi-lubi
Anong araw? Buwan?
Ask and Respond to Kailan Questions?
WEEK 5: UNIT TEST 1 [I(a-h)]
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: AGE, RESIDENCE AND BIRTHDAY [I (a-h)]
Ask and Respond to Bio Questions Pronouns, Questions Words
WEEK 6: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: OCCUPATIONS [I, III, (a-k)]
Ano ang trabaho ni ___?; Sino si ___?
Pairs for Interview
Prepare questions for Native Speaker Interview in Class
WEEK 7: PLACES, THINGS AND SCHOOL [I, II, (a-k)]
Identify Objects Inside and Outside Classroom
Ano ito, iyan, iyon? • Yes or No (BA) Questions
COLORS AND SHAPES: Linkers: -ng, -na Ano ang kulay / hugis ng ________?
Yes-No Questions / Descriptive Phrases/Sentences
NUMBERS: 1-100 (Filipino)
Ilan Question Word; BINGO Game
WEEK 8: FAMILY – INTRODUCING FAMILY MEMBERS [ I, II, III,(a-k)]
Pronouns: Sino ito, iyan, iyon?
Relationship Affixes: Mag-, Ka-
Kaanu-ano ni __ si _? / Ano ang relasyon nina ___ at___?
Language Family Game: 7 Families
Reading Exercise: Handout
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WEEK 9: PLACES AND THINGS IN A HOUSE [ I, II, III, (a-k)]
Identify parts and things inside and outside of the house
Things That Can be Found in Each Room
Ask and Respond to Nasaan? / Prepositions
Existential Sentences:May, Nasa, Wala
Song: May bata sa ilalim ng . . . .
Role Play Pronunciation Drills
WEEK 10: DESCRIBING PEOPLE USING ADJECTIVES [ I, II, III, (a-k)]
Ma-affix and Adjectival Root
Linkers; Descriptive phrases / sentences
Song: Kung ikaw ay masaya
ACTIVITY: Popular People
WEEK 11: UNIT TEST 2 [I, II, III, (a-k)]
DESCRIBING THINGS USING ADJECTIVES [I, II, III, (a-k)]
WEEK 12: LIKES AND DISLIKES [I, II, III, (a-k)]
Food, Objects, People, Places Pseudo-Verbs: Gusto, Ayaw
Review for Unit Test 3
RESTAURANT ORDERING & SHOPPING: Money Denominations, Spanish Numerals; Magkano? [I,
II, III, (a-k)]
WEEK 13: DESCRIBING FOOD AND NATURE USING ADJECTIVES [I, II, III, (a-k)]
PARTS OF THE HUMAN BODY [I, II, III, (a-k)]
Song: Sampung Mga Daliri, Paa, Tuhod, Balikat, Ulo
WEEK 14: PARTS OF THE BODY [I, II, III, (a-k)]
Masakit ang ________________
Game: Sabi ni Simon
WEEK 15: FINAL ORAL GUIDELINES [I, II, III, (a-k)]
WEEK 16: FINAL ORAL EXAM [I, II, III, (a-k)]
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: 1. Required Textbook: Conversational Tagalog: A
Functional- Situational Approach by Teresita V. Ramos 2. Tagalog Dictionary by Teresita V. Ramos
3. Basic English-Tagalog Dictionary
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Newspaper, magazines, internet resources
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include:
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9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
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Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Graded Activities Assigned Points
Attendance and Performance 150 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Assignments 150 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Projects 150 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Review Quizzes and Tests 450 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Oral Progress Interview 100 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Final Exam 100 points (I,II,III,a-k)
Total 1000 points
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensible input in the form of spoken Filipino (Tagalog) through the instructor, video and text exercises and short readings. Other methods include the use of Filipino in daily instruction through oral response, speaking and writing. Careful monitored group and pair work for conversation and text exercises.
Both formal and informal discussions on effective language teaching methods are on going between fulltime and part-time faculty of Filipino at Maui College and University of Hawai`i Manoa. Additionally, informal evaluations/discussions seeking feedback and suggestions are also conducted periodically.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information: N/A
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