Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in English is a four-year undergraduate program that equips students with strong communication skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of English as it is used in global and local contexts. The BA English program prepares graduates who can not only use English proficiently but also analyze, create, and communicate ideas effectively across diverse settings and purposes. The curriculum integrates theory and practice through coursework in linguistics, literature, communication, research, and applied language studies.
Throughout the four-year program, students develop competencies in academic and professional communication, creative and analytical thinking, research writing, and language-focused problem- solving. These foundations prepare them for careers in education, communication industries, publishing, content development, corporate communication, and other fields where strong English proficiency is essential.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the program are expected to attain the following within 3 to 5 years after graduation:
- exhibit a competitive quality of English language education in a 21st century professional environment;
- manifest a notable performance as an English practitioner through collaboration, ethical communication, and active participation in the workplace;
- contribute to existing knowledge by undertaking language and literary researches, and pursuing graduate studies;
- perform an active role in promoting community, organizational, and environment-related activities; and
- display continuous career advancement through practical trainings, specialized certifications, and professional license.
Program Learning Outcomes
A Bachelor of Arts in English Language graduate should be able to:
- Articulate a comprehensive and contextualized view of the English language system and development
- Communicate in English (both oral and written) fluently, accurately, and creatively in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional settings.
- Speak fluently, accurately and creatively in English
- Read and explain various kinds of texts based on factual evidence
- Write fluently, accurately, and creatively in English
- facilitate English language learning in diverse social, cultural, academic and professional settings.
- Teach English communication skills using knowledge of best practices.
- Participate effectively in oral communication situations where language systems (phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic) vary
- Produce well-written texts for various academic and professional purposes
Job Opportunities
Education and Training
- English language teacher (public/private institutions)
- ESL/EFL instructor (local or international)
- Corporate trainer / communication skills coach
- Reading and writing specialist
- Academic support facilitator / learning resource
- developer
Writing, Editing, and Publishing
- Content writer / copywriter
- Technical writer
- Editor / proofreader
- Educational materials developer
- Scriptwriter (media, advertising, digital platforms)
Media, Communications, and Public Relations
- Communications officer
- Public relations assistant / specialist
- Social media manager / content strategist
- Researcher / program assistant for media and broadcast
- Corporate communications associate
Business and Corporate Fields
- Administrative and documentation officer
- Customer relations and client communication specialist
- Reading and writing specialist
- Academic support facilitator / learning resource developer
- Training and development assistant
- HR communication staff
Research and Documentation
- Research assistant / research analyst
- Documentation specialist
- NGO / community program writer
Creative and Cultural Industries
- Creative writing practitioner
- Cultural program coordinator
- Museum, library, or heritage assistant focusing on
- language-centered work
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CURRICULUM YEAR 2023-2024)
| First Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRPCOM1 | Purposive Communication | 3 |
| RPHIST1 | Readings in Philippine History | 3 |
| THSELF1 | Understanding the Self | 3 |
| SCITES1 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| LRIZAL1 | Life and Works of Rizal | 3 |
| NSTPRO1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 3 |
| PATHFT1 | Movement Competency Training or MCT | 2 |
| SOCORN2 | Social Orientation | 1 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| First Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATHMW1 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 |
| GELECT2 | General Elective 2 (Gender and Society) | 3 |
| CWORLD1 | The Contemporary World | 3 |
| GETHCS1 | Ethics | 2 |
| INTELA1 | Introduction to the English Language System | 3 |
| THELLA1 | Theories of Language and Language Acquisition | 3 |
| HCORDI1 | Cordillera: History and Socio-Cultural Heritage | 3 |
| NSTPRO2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 3 |
| PATHFT2 | Exercise-Based Fitness Activities | 2 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
| Second Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| ARTAPP1 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| GELECT3 | General Elective 3 (People and the Earth’s Ecosystem) | 3 |
| ENPHOM1 | English Phonology and Morphology | 3 |
| ENGSYN1 | English Syntax | 3 |
| ELTAPP1 | ELT Approaches and Methods | 3 |
| MATDEV1 | Instructional Materials Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| MLTCOM1 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| WLDDRA1 | World Drama | 3 |
| PATFT3D | Bowling | 2 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
| Second Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEMANT1 | Semantics of English | 3 |
| LANSOC1 | Introduction to Language, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| LANLIT1 | Language in Literary Texts | 3 |
| PSYLAN1 | Psychology of Language | 3 |
| CRWTNG1 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| FLNIHO1 | Basic Nihongo | 3 |
| PATFT4E | Swimming | 2 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
| Third Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENGDSC1 | English Discourse | 3 |
| STYLIS1 | Stylistics | 3 |
| NONLIT1 | Language of Non-Literary texts | 3 |
| MEDCOM1 | Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 |
| PHLENG1 | Philippine English | 3 |
| FLNIHO2 | Advanced Nihongo | 3 |
| BUSCOM1 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Third Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| LANGRE1 | Language Research I: Thesis 1 | 3 |
| ELTESA1 | English Language Testing and Assessment | 3 |
| CURDEV1 | English Language Curriculum Development | 3 |
| PRAGMA1 | Introduction to Pragmatics | 3 |
| TRANST1 | Translation Studies | 3 |
| FLMAND1 | Basic Mandarin | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Fourth Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| INTHTR1 | Language Research II: Thesis | 3 |
| DIGMAM1 | Language and Media | 3 |
| THSPEC2 | Junior Practicum | 6 |
| SMNARF1 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| Fourth Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRACTI1 | Senior Practicum | 6 |
| Seminar Planning and Facilitating | 6 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |