Bachelor of Arts in English Language

A degree program that focuses on the study of the English language, its literature, and its cultural significance. The program covers various areas such as English grammar, linguistics, creative writing, and literary analysis. Students gain practical experience through writing workshops, literary events, and other hands-on learning opportunities.

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:

  1. exhibit a competitive quality of English language education in a 21st century professional environment;
  2. manifest a notable performance as an English practitioner through collaboration, ethical communication, and active participation in the workplace;
  3. contribute to existing knowledge by undertaking language and literary researches, and pursuing graduate studies;
  4. perform an active role in promoting community, organizational, and environment-related activities; and
  5. 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:

  1. Articulate a comprehensive and contextualized view of the English language system and development
  2. Communicate in English (both oral and written) fluently, accurately, and creatively in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional settings.
  3. Speak fluently, accurately and creatively in English
  4. Read and explain various kinds of texts based on factual evidence
  5. Write fluently, accurately, and creatively in English
  6. facilitate English language learning in diverse social, cultural, academic and professional settings.
  7. Teach English communication skills using knowledge of best practices.
  8. Participate effectively in oral communication situations where language systems (phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic) vary
  9. 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
PRPCOM1Purposive Communication3
RPHIST1Readings in Philippine History3
THSELF1Understanding the Self3
SCITES1Science, Technology, and Society3
LRIZAL1Life and Works of Rizal3
NSTPRO1National Service Training Program 13
PATHFT1Movement Competency Training or MCT2
SOCORN2Social Orientation1
Total Units 24
First Year – Second Semester
MATHMW1Mathematics in the Modern World3
GELECT2General Elective 2 (Gender and Society)3
CWORLD1The Contemporary World3
GETHCS1Ethics2
INTELA1Introduction to the English Language System3
THELLA1Theories of Language and Language Acquisition3
HCORDI1Cordillera: History and Socio-Cultural Heritage3
NSTPRO2National Service Training Program 23
PATHFT2Exercise-Based Fitness Activities2
Total Units 26
Second Year – First Semester
ARTAPP1Art Appreciation3
GELECT3General Elective 3 (People and the Earth’s Ecosystem)3
ENPHOM1English Phonology and Morphology3
ENGSYN1English Syntax3
ELTAPP1ELT Approaches and Methods3
MATDEV1Instructional Materials Development and Evaluation3
MLTCOM1Multimodal Communication3
WLDDRA1World Drama3
PATFT3DBowling2
Total Units 26
Second Year – Second Semester
SEMANT1Semantics of English3
LANSOC1Introduction to Language, Society, and Culture3
LANLIT1Language in Literary Texts3
PSYLAN1Psychology of Language3
CRWTNG1Creative Writing3
FLNIHO1Basic Nihongo3
PATFT4ESwimming2
Total Units 20
Third Year – First Semester
ENGDSC1English Discourse3
STYLIS1Stylistics3
NONLIT1Language of Non-Literary texts3
MEDCOM1Computer-Mediated Communication3
PHLENG1Philippine English3
FLNIHO2Advanced Nihongo3
BUSCOM1Business Communication3
Total Units 21
Third Year – Second Semester
LANGRE1Language Research I: Thesis 13
ELTESA1English Language Testing and Assessment3
CURDEV1English Language Curriculum Development3
PRAGMA1Introduction to Pragmatics3
TRANST1Translation Studies3
FLMAND1Basic Mandarin3
Total Units 18
Fourth Year – First Semester
INTHTR1Language Research II: Thesis3
DIGMAM1Language and Media3
THSPEC2Junior Practicum6
SMNARF1Advanced Practicum3
Total Units 12
Fourth Year – Second Semester
PRACTI1Senior Practicum6
Seminar Planning and Facilitating6
Total Units 12

Grand Total Units: 162