College of Arts and Letters

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice (Philippine Qualifications Framework or PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Recognize professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Appreciate "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to Social Science and Communications programs

1. Explain and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues

2. Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods

3. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and communication

Specific to the Broadcasting program

1. Competency in at least six (6) of the following:

   1. • Scriptwriting

      • Directing

      • Producing

      • Performing

      • News reporting

      • Production designing (lighting, set design, costume/makeup)

      • Post-production

      • Web content creation and development and web designing

      • Graphic designing

      • Videography/cinematography

      • Musical scoring

2. Prepare communication/media plan

3. Conduct media research; audience research; textual analysis; political economic analysis of the media

4. Apply basic media management and leadership skills

5. Exemplify ethical standards and practices

6. Abide by laws pertinent to broadcasting and other media

7. Demonstrate a sense of social responsibility

8. Apply media theories/models, principles, practices and tools in broadcasting and other media

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice (Philippine Qualifications Framework or PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Recognize professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Appreciate "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to Social Science and Communications programs

1. Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues

2. Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods

3. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and communication

Specific to the Communication program

1. Define and access information needs; assess and organize information and knowledge; produce, share and utilize information and knowledge

2. Communicate in different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online)

3. Prepare communication/media plan

4. Conduct communication and media research and evaluation

5. Develop and produce communication materials in different formats and platforms

6. Demonstrate communication management and leadership skills

7. Develop entrepreneurial capabilities

8. Adhere to ethical standards and practices

9. Know and practice rights and responsibilities and accountabilities in the communication profession

10. Demonstrate a development orientation in communication work

11. Apply communication theories/models, principles, practices, and tools in development work

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to Humanities programs

1. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning

2. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts

3. Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts

4. Discuss and/or create artistic forms

5. Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities

6. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively

7. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

Specific to the English Language program

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. Facilitate English language learning in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional setting

4. Participate effectively in oral communication situations where language systems (phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic) vary

5. Produce well-written texts for various academic and professional purposes

6. Teach English communication skills using knowledge of best practices

7. Enhance literacy development and critical/creative thinking among students through the use of different types of texts;

8. Engage in English language research relevant to the school and workplace settings

9. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

10. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams; (PQF level 6 descriptor)

11. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

12. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility

13. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

14. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning

15. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts

16. Apply analytical and interpretative skills in the study of texts

17. Discuss and/or create artistic forms

18. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to discipline

1. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning

2. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts

3. Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts

4. Discuss and/or create artistic forms and types

5. Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities

6. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively

7. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

Specific to the Literature program

1. Apply close reading of texts, involving analysis and interpretation of a variety of forms, types and genres

2. Deploy critical perspectives in the analysis and interpretation of texts representing a variety of forms, types and genres

3. Produce a creative or critical text in one of the genres, forms or types that may be useful to Literature as a discipline as an individual or group work

4. Categorize literary and cultural texts according to geographic areas, cultural/intercultural milieus, types, conventions, movements and historical periods

5. Plan and execute written and non-written projects for careers and undertakings anchored in the discipline of Literature in which Literature graduates are specifically considered competitive and highly qualified such as postgraduate study, research, documentation, publishing, creative work in literary genres as well as in various media, education and work in higher education institutions

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast of the developments in journalism

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and Filipino, and the vernacular where applicable

3. Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

4. Adhere to professional and ethical standards

5. Fulfill social responsibility

6. Appreciate Filipino historical and cultural heritage

Common to Social Science and Communication programs

1. Understand and apply social science and communication concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues

2. Design and execute social science and communication research using appropriate approaches and methods

3. Uphold professional and ethical standards in the social sciences and communication

Specific to Journalism program

1. Identify newsworthy stories in a complex field of facts and opinions, focusing on those of particular to the community they serve; community is interpreted broadly as geographic, virtual, of shared interest and philosophy

2. Conduct journalistic research

3. Write, illustrate, edit, produce and disseminate for various formats and platforms

4. Uphold journalism ethics and professional standards in keeping with the role of journalism in a democracy

5. Produce scholarly work that would add to the body of knowledge on journalism

The graduates of this program should be able to: 

Common to all programs

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

Common to Humanities programs

1. Recognize the need for and demonstrate the ability for life-long learning

2. Identify multi-perspectives and interrelations among texts and contexts

3. Apply analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts

4. Discuss and/or create artistic forms

5. Demonstrate research skills specific to the sub-disciplines in the humanities

6. Use appropriate theories and methodologies critically and creatively

7. Appraise the role of humanistic education in the formation of the human being and society

Specific to the Performing Arts Theatre program

1. Interpret performances as product of different contexts and perspectives

2. Explore and articulate the role of the Filipino performer in the inculcation and enrichment of traditions and innovations on national culture

3. Distinguish different theater forms through specific aspects of artistic production

4. Apply conceptual frameworks of performance in theatrical production

5. Evaluate elements of theater as performance

6. Generate ideas on how to utilize theater in promoting local, regional and global perspectives