Bachelor of Arts in
English Language
The Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies is a four-year degree program designed to develop strong communication, analytical, and language skills. This AB English course focuses on the study of language, literature, and writing while helping students build a deeper understanding of how English is used in academic, professional, and cultural contexts.
This program is designed for students who are passionate about language, communication, and literature. As an English language course in the Philippines, it provides learners with a strong foundation in linguistics, literary analysis, and academic writing while preparing them for careers in education, media, and communication-related fields.
Through the AB English program, students gain practical and professional skills that prepare them for diverse opportunities in the education sector and beyond. This course develops competencies in language instruction and research, helping graduates of the English Language Studies program succeed in local and global careers.
The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English has the following objectives:
- Produce competent and effective teachers who are articulate speakers of English and Foreign Language, which skill would make them globally competitive leaders in the field of education.
- Enable graduates to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency both in oral and written forms;
- Enable graduates to reason clearly and logically and to express themselves forcefully either orally or in writing.
- Enable graduates to analyze, synthesize and probe approaches to different human problems and to marshal relevant information on a given topic or problem.
- Enable graduates to utilize facts or information in projects or activities designated to enlighten the people or to improve their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual conditions.
- To enable students to acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to be globally competitive and nationally certified a professional English Teachers.
- To develop the critical, analytical and comparative skills by engagement with a wide range of texts written in English
- To engage and enhance the students enthusiasm for the subject and their awareness of its social and cultural importance.
- To enable students to get a broad liberal education in the arts and letters, social sciences and philosophy, natural science and mathematics.
- To enable students to develop the cultural sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and social consciousness needed to become upright citizens of the Philippines and the world
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts Major in English program can pursue a variety of exciting possibilities. With their acquired grasp of language and literature, doors are opened to different academic and scholarly roles, allowing them to thrive in diverse career paths:
- Writer
- Linguist
- Archivist
- Journalist
- Translator
- Copywriter
- Copy Editor
- Proofreader
- Content Writer
- School teacher
- English Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Learning Mentor
- Records Manager
- Editorial Assistant
- Media Researcher
- Information Officer
- Academic Librarian
- Language Specialist
- Course Development Specialist
In the Philippines, graduates of Bachelor of Arts in English can pursue various occupations in different fields as writing is an essential part of businesses. It’s just a matter of deciding on which type of career graduates see for themselves.
Our AB English Language course covers language theories, literary analysis, and effective communication skills. Gain expertise in both modern and classical texts with our comprehensive AB in English Language program.
| BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (ABEngLang) | ||||||
| NO. | SUBJ. AREA | CAT# | COURSE | LEC | LAB | TOTAL |
| 1ST YEAR – 1ST TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 1 | GE | 6100 | Understanding the Self | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | GE | 6103 | Living in the IT Era | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | GE | 6106 | Purposive Communication 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | GE | 6114 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | GE | 6107 | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | PHYED | 6101 | Physical Fitness | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1ST YEAR – 2ND TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 7 | GE | 6102 | The Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | GE | 6115 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | GE | 6116 | Science Elective: Science, Technology, and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | GE | 6104 | Gender and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | GE | 6101 | Readings in Philippine History | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | PHYED | 6102 | Rhytmic Activities | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 1ST YEAR – 3RD TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 13 | GE | 6108 | Philippine Popular Culture | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | GE | 6300 | Life and Works of Rizal | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | ENGL | 6101 | Introduction to English Language | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | ENGL | 6103 | History of the English Language | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | ENGL | 6102 | Theories of Language and Language Acquisition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | PHYED | 6103 | Individual/Dual Sports | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2ND YEAR – 1ST TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 19 | FLAN | 6356 | Foreign Language 1A – Basic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 20 | ENGL | 6210 | English Phonology and Morphology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 21 | ENGL | 6334 | Introduction to Stylistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | ENGL | 6301 | Technical, Scientific and Business English (Major 1) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 23 | PHYED | 6200 | Team Sports | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | NSTP | 6101 | National Service Training Program 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2ND YEAR – 2ND TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 25 | FLAN | 6350 | Foreign Language 1B – Advanced | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | ENGL | 6226 | Language of Literary Texts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 27 | ENGL | 6311 | Language and Power | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 28 | ENGL | 6002 | Foundation of English Language Teaching and Learning (Major 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 29 | NSTP | 6102 | National Service Training Program 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2ND YEAR – 3RD TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 30 | ENGL | 6220 | English Syntax | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 31 | ENGL | 6225 | Introduction to Language, Society and Culture | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 32 | ENGL | 6312 | Language of the Internet in the 21st Century | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | ENGL | 6232 | Language of Non-Literary Texts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 34 | ENGL | 6003 | English Language Testing and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3RD YEAR – 1ST TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 35 | FLAN | 6456 | Foreign Language 2A – Basic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 36 | ENGL | 6004 | Instruction Materials Development and Evaluation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 37 | ENGL | 6005 | English Language Curriculum Development (Major 6) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 38 | ENGL | 6230 | Semantics of English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3RD YEAR – 2ND TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 39 | ENGL | 6001 | Language Policies and Programs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 40 | ENGL | 6360 | Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 41 | ENGL | 6231 | English Discourse | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 42 | FLAN | 6460 | Foreign Language 2B – Advanced | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3RD YEAR – 3RD TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 43 | ENGL | 6401 | Language Research 1: Methodology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 44 | ENGL | 6313 | Special Topics in English across the Profession | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 45 | ENGL | 6222 | Translation: History and Practice | 3 | 3 | |
| 4TH YEAR – 1ST TRIMESTER | ||||||
| 46 | ENGL | 6402 | Language Research 2: Thesis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3LP Seminar | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||
| Academic Units | Total | 120 | ||||
| Non-academic Units | 14 | |||||
| Total Registered Units | 154 | |||||
Why Fulfill your Bachelor of Arts in English Language studies with OEd?
At OEd, the Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies program dives into the complexities of language, nurturing the students’ communication skills and honing their literary insights. With a curriculum designed to integrate theory and practice, students emerge as effective communicators and informed cultural observers, equipped for a range of dynamic careers in this English language course in the Philippines.
More than that, going through the AB English Language program fully online offers students the flexibility of learning at their own pace. This independence lets them cultivate their independence, time management, digital literacy, and self-discipline—-skills necessary as they go into the workforce.
OEd’s commitment to quality education is evident in our world-class Bachelor of Arts in English Language program, nationally accredited to ensure the highest standards of learning. In this AB English course, our experienced educators guide students through a rich literary exploration while fostering critical thinking and ethical values.
Enroll in the AB English Language program and impact society with the power of language!
162
Number Of Units
4
Years To Complete
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bachelor of Arts in English Degree
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