San Diego State University
[Fall 2014: 25 August – 10 December]
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FILIP 101-2: Elementary Filipino I
Mon. & Wed.: 2:00 - 3:50pm SSW-2500
Atilio V. Alicio, Ph.D.
SH West - 203 / MW 11:00am - 12:00pm [by appointment]
(619) 594-8800
aalicio@mail.sdsu.edu
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE
Filip 101. Elementary Filipino I [4 units – GE]. This is an
introductory/beginning level course in Filipino. It puts emphasis on everyday
conversation and focuses on essentials of grammar and sufficient vocabulary for
reading, speaking, and writing in Filipino. The learners are also briefly introduced
to the study of Philippine history, culture and situational day-to-day nuances of
Filipino life.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, the learners shall have acquired a basic
knowledge of the Filipino language and culture.
By the end of the course, the learners will be able to sustain simple
conversation in common everyday situations, as well as asking and answering
simple questions using the present, past and future tenses of the verb, and shall
have also developed their writing skill.
Note:
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This course is not open to students who have completed three years of high
school Filipino unless the third course was completed five or more years ago;
Native speakers of Filipino will not receive credit for taking lower division
courses in Filipino except with prior approval from the department; and
No credit will be given for Filipino 101, 102, 201 taken out of sequence.
High School Equivalents. High school foreign language courses may be used for
purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the
language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as
college credit toward graduation.
Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:
1. The first two years of high school level language count as the
equivalent of the first semester of a college level course, although students with
fewer than three years of high school level language may complete the first
semester college course for graduation credit.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the
equivalent of the first two semesters of a college level course, although students
with fewer than four years of high school level language may complete the
second semester college course for graduation credit.
C. TEXTBOOK/READER: Wikang Filipino 1 by Henry A. Acejo & Atilio V. Alicio
Imprints, UCSD Bookstore: Fall 2014
D. COURSE CONTENT / TOPICS
Week 1
Aug. 25 & 27
* Course Orientation & Introduction
Week 2
Aralin 1: The Filipino Language & The Alphabet
Sept. 03
About the Philippines
Week 3
Sept. 08 & 10
Aralin 2: Pagbati [Greetings]
Aralin 3: Pagpapaalam [Taking Leave]
Week 4
Sept. 15 & 17
Week 5
Sept. 22 & 24
Aralin 4: Paggalang [Courtesy]
Week 6
Sept. 29 &
Oct. 01
Week 7
Oct. 06 & 08
Aralin 6: Pagpapakilala ng Sarili
[Introducing Oneself]
Week 8
Oct. 13 & 15
Week 9
Oct. 20 & 22
* Quiz # 1: Sept. 17
Aralin 5: Pagtatanong [Asking Information]
* Quiz # 2: Oct. 01
Aralin 7: Pagpapakilala ng Pamilya at Hanapbuhay
[Introducing Family & Occupations]
* Movie `Inang Yaya’: Oct. 08
Aralin 8: Paglalarawan ng mga Tao at Bagay
[Describing People & Things]
Aralin 9: Pagbibilang at Pamimili
[Telling Time & Shopping]
* Movie Reflection Due: Oct. 15
Aralin 10: Paglalarawan ng nga Pangyayari at Oras
[Describing Events and Telling Time]
Aralin 11: Pagmamay-ari [Expressing Possession & Ownership]
Week 10
Oct. 27 & 29
Aralin 12: Pagkakaroon at Wala [Existential Verbs]
Aralin 13: Pag-uutos at Pakiusap [Command & Request]
* Quiz # 3: Oct. 29
Week 11
Nov. 03 & 05
Aralin 14: Pagpapahayag ng Gusto at Ayaw
[Expressing Likes & Dislikes]
Week 12
Nov. 10 & 12
Aralin 15: Paggamit ng Dapat, Kailangan, at Maaari
[Expressing Obligation, Necessity, and Ability]
Aralin 16: Pagsasaad ng mga Pangyayari – Pangkasalukuyan
[Present Events]
Aralin 17: Pagsasaad ng mga Pangyayari – Pangnakaraan
[Past Events]
* Quiz # 4: Nov. 24
Aralin 18: Pagsasaad ng mga Pangyayari – Panghinaharap
[Future Events]
Week 13
Nov. 24
Week 14
Dec. 01 & 03
Week 15
Dec. 08 & 10
Final Exams:
* Culture Presentation & General Review
Monday,
15 December 2014 : 1:00 – 3:00pm
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E. CLASS PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to come to class prepared and willing to participate in all
classroom activities. A maximum of four (4) absences or tardiness are allowed
without affecting your grade. Each further absence will lower your final grade by 5
points of your final grade percentage. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor of
your absences. Be reminded that three instances of tardiness (15 minutes) will
constitute one absence.
F. EXTRA CREDIT
A maximum of two (2) extra credits are allowed. Please note that extra credits
are “optional” and are therefore left to your discretion. The 5 extra points will count
towards your lowest quizzes. Submission of requirement(s) may be stipulated as proof of
attendance.
G. STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations
for this class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 5946473. To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact
Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are
not retroactive, and that accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided until
you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from Student Disability
Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.
H. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Homework and Class Work
You will be given a regular assignment to reinforce previous lessons discussed.
As a general rule ‘no make-up work’ and ‘no late homework’ will be accepted. You are
also expected to do cooperative-group activities in this class. Hence, poor attendance
can significantly hamper your class participation as well as your pace of learning in this
course.
2. Movie Reflection Paper [Due: 15 October]
You will have a chance to view a Filipino movie with English subtitle. This activity will
allow you to hear dialogues spoken in Filipino and expose you to some Filipino cultural
values as reflected in the movie. You are required to write a two-page in English, doublespaced reflection paper about the movie.
Some points to consider in your reflection are:
 How does the movie relate to you as a Fil-Am or as a non Fil-Am with regards to
the values and traditions the movie conveys?
 How are you able to gain a better understanding of the Filipino culture, traditions,
and values?
 Are you able to relate to some of the characters or situations in the movie as
someone with a distinct culture of your own? If you are a Filipino born and raised
in the U.S., is this movie able to provide you with a better understanding of your
Filipino heritage? How similar or different?
 If you were to pick a character in the movie, who would it be and why would you
pick this character?
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3. Group Culture Presentation [Week 15]
You will work with a group to come up with a live presentation or recorded in video
that requires dialogues entirely spoken in Filipino. The presentation should be about 1520 minutes. You have to decide as to the format of your presentation e.g. news casting,
reality show, game show, etc.
Rubrics:
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Theme. How relevant is the theme or is topic of the
presentation socio-culturally relevant? Does it reflect or
integrate Filipino values and culture?
Creativity. Does the video demonstrate creativity in format?
Does it use technology in a creative and artistic way?
Clarity. Is the visual and audio quality clear? Are the spoken
words understandable and fluid?
Impact. Does the final project draw attention from its
viewers? Did it achieve its ultimate purpose, that is, to
entertain and educate?
Total:
25%
25%
25%
25%
100%
4. Research Paper. [Due: 03 September] A two-page written research paper on “The
Philippines” that covers the following:
 Geography (location, weather, and land size of the country)
 People and Culture (religion and ethnic composition could be included)
 Colonial History
 Language & Education
[Please cite sources of information. APA format is recommended.]
5. Final Written Exam [Monday, 15 December 2014: 1:00 - 3:00pm
SSW-2500]
A written Final Exam culminates the end of the semester. Selected chapters will
be assigned for you to study. It is geared towards assessing how much you have
learned in this class.
I. GRADE BREAKDOWN
Your final grade will be based on the following:
 Movie Reflection & Research Paper
 Homework/Class Work
 Group Project/Presentation
 Quizzes
 Final Written Exam
Total:
10%
20%
20%
25%
25%
100%
GRADING SCALE:
96 – 100 = A+
93 – 95 = A
90 – 92 = A-
87 – 89 = B+
84 – 86 = B
81 – 83 = B-
78 – 80 = C+
75 – 77 = C
72 – 74 = C-
70 – 71 = D
0 – 69 = F
[As of 25 August 2014]
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