CatSU ELSCOM, CHUMSS, enhance English Language Curriculum for Global Competitiveness
CollegesThe English Language and
Speech Communication Center (ELSCOM) and the College of Humanities and Social
Sciences (CHUMSS) organized an assessment of the English Language Curriculum
for Global Competitiveness, today, April 24, 2023.
The event involved faculty
members of the Languages Department and language teachers from the College of
Education, Laboratory Schools, and CatSU Panganiban Campus.
Topics discussed included
Global Language Standards, presented by Prof. Romeleen Go-Vela, Program Chair
of Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL); an overview of CEFR by Prof.
Reashiela L. Khan, Director of ELSCOM; CEFR-Based Competencies by Prof. Francis
B. Tatel, Faculty of the Languages Department, and a review of CatSU's
CEFR-based English-related syllabi.
The afternoon schedule
featured a workshop, presentations, and a SWOT analysis.
CatSU President, Dr. Patrick
Alain T. Azanza, graced the opening program and emphasized the importance of
internalizing education at CatSU for achieving the university's vision.
“The internalization of
education at CatSU is crucial for achieving our vision for CatSU, and the
Language Center plays a significant role in this process. We wanted it to be on
par with global standards with those of other top universities worldwide,” Dr.
Azanza said.
“A notable concern in the
field of Human Resources is the lack of effective communication skills. Many
individuals may be skilled and intelligent, but their inability to express
themselves effectively puts them at a disadvantage compared to graduates from
other universities. This is what we need to address in our university,” he
added.
The Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages, also known as CEFR, CEF, or CEFRL, serves as a standard
guideline for evaluating the progress of foreign language learners throughout
Europe and, increasingly, in other nations. The framework's primary purpose is
to simplify the assessment of language proficiency for educational institutions
and employers when considering candidates for educational admission or
employment. #FJBT
