DR. MARY ANN J. BULLAGAY
Department Chair
Welcome to Languages Department
This is the home of the
L-inguistically adept students,
A-rtistic clubs,
N-ational LET passers,
G-overnment service leaders,
U-ber achievers,
A -ctive alumni,
G-overnment recognized curriculum,
E-fficient and competent mentors, and
S-ervice-oriented team.
The Languages Department (LD) offers two distinct programs: the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English (Based English) and the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino (BSEd Filipino). These are undergraduate teacher education programs designed to equip pre-service teachers with adequate and relevant competencies to teach English and Filipino, respectively in the secondary level.
Both the BSEd English and the BSEd Filipino programs are given a Level IV reaccredited status by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). According to the AACCUP Manual on Accreditation, the Level IV Re-Accredited Status is only awarded to academic programs which are highly respected and very high quality programs in the Philippines with prestige and authority comparable to similar programs in excellent foreign universities.
Moreover, both programs are also awarded the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This is a recognition that the specific degree programs being offered by SUCs/LUCs are fully compliant with the CHED policies, standards, and guidelines.
Over the years, the department has produced graduates who have landed not only teaching but also supervisorial positions in the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Despite the changing educational landscape brought by the pandemic, the LD continues to break barriers in reaching the students, to champion the cause of education, and to impact positive changes that affect the present generation and beyond.
The Languages Department (LD) offers two distinct programs: the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English (Based English) and the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino (BSEd Filipino). These are undergraduate teacher education programs designed to equip pre-service teachers with adequate and relevant competencies to teach English and Filipino, respectively in the secondary level.
Directory
Mary Ann J. Bullagay, PhD
Department Chair
jeferson a. AUstria, Maed
Faculty
Tuesday C. De Leon, PhD
Faculty
Ma. Theresa E. Macaltao, PHD
Faculty
Mary Ann C. Macaranas, PhD
QA Coordinator
Salome M. Montemayor, PhD
Faculty
Mae Anne C. Paglingayen, MAED
Faculty
Jessica N. Pascua, MAED
Faculty
Krigher C. Simbulan, PhD
Faculty
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
After successful completion of all academic requirements for the degree/program, graduates of BSEd Science should be able to practice the teaching profession in the secondary level.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflective of transparency, equity, participatory decision making, and accountability.
- Engage in relevant, comprehensive, and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspectives in decisions and actions that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.
- Set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuous improvement and producing quality outputs leading to inclusive growth.
- Exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills, inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, innovative mindset, research and production initiatives and capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and international human capital market through relevant and comprehensive programs.
- Display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher productivity among the university constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities.
- Practice spiritual values and morally upright behaviour which promote and inspire greater harmony to project a credible public image.
The BSED degree program aims to develop highly motivated and competent teachers specializing in the content and pedagogy for secondary education.
Department Activities
COLORS: 1ST LITERARY AND VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
The Literartura (Literary and Visual Arts Club) held its first Literary and Visual Arts Festival entitled “COLORS” at the AVR-LRC Building, April 27, 2016 with competitions in Spoken Word Poetry, Art Exhibit, and Live Art and Music performances. Students from across course programs showcased their artistic and literary skills through different media and live forms.
Project read
Project Read is the 2019 outreach and extension program of Languages Department that aimed to conduct tutorial services for slow readers at Tanolong Elementary School and Tanolong National High School Bayambang, Pangasinan. Student-participants in the program were determined by the school where 3rd year Bachelor of Secondary Education English Majors go to the partner school every Friday for _weeks to teach students how to read in English. A Thanksgiving party was held for the students who participated in Languages Department’s “Project Read” where the members of the English Communicators Circle gave donations. School supplies, hygienic kits and treats were included in the gifts given to the students who actively participated in the said event.
Theater arts workshop
BSE-English 2-1 students participated in a Theater Arts Workshop on October 19-20, 2019 at the Learning Resorce Center-Audio Visual Room. The workshop was facilitated and led by Mr. Albert Saldajeno Jr., Head Animator of Kalipaya Ministry who shared techniques on how to enhance the skills and talents of the participants in theater arts in preparation for their play, Sulyap (Orpheus and Eurydice) that was performed on January 24, 2020. Furthermore, the play served as an avenue to establish PSU Bayambang’s very own theater arts group – Teatro Kultura.
SUlyap
A theater musical production was spearheaded by the English Communicators Circle telling the story of Orpheus and his journey to the underworld. ECC in partnership with the Kapisanang Sulo ng Diwa (KSD) along with Golden Lion Manuevers, PSU-BC’s official modern dance troupe, and PSU Himig Chorale, PSU-BC’s chorale group formed the TeatroKultura Club, and performed the production to the public on January 24, 2020, at the Bayambang Events Center.
First virtual student orientation for flexible learning
The onset of the pandemic pushed education to leave conventional practices and to embrace innovative methods. PSU-BC launched the academic year 2020-2021 online with most of its services digitalized. In line with this, the English Communicators Circle spearheaded the student orientation for all year levels to inform the students on the new processes and guidelines of the university
Virtual english olympics 2020
Celebrating compassion and solidarity in the face of adversity, the English Communicators Circle brought the English Olympics online with various digital competitions and webinars. The contests were open to all PSU-BC students and winners were granted cash prizes. As part of the event, the ECC hosted a Language Forum consisting of two webinars, The Making of a Language Teacher, and Language Translation Webinar for the Bachelor of Secondary Education English Majors held on Day 1, and Day 7 respectively.
2021 languages department virtual orientation
The English Communicators Circle, in partnership with the Kapisanang Sulo ng Diwa welcomed Freshman students of the Languages Department during the Virtual Orientation Program on September 22, 2021 where students where informed of the online services, processes, and guidelines of the univeristy for the academic year. Members of the faculty, and the official clubs of the department were introduced, as the more senior students welcomed the 1st year students with tips and advice during the student onboarding.
2021 languages department virtual orientation
The English Communicators Circle, in partnership with the Kapisanang Sulo ng Diwa welcomed Freshman students of the Languages Department during the Virtual Orientation Program on September 22, 2021 where students where informed of the online services, processes, and guidelines of the univeristy for the academic year. Members of the faculty, and the official clubs of the department were introduced, as the more senior students welcomed the 1st year students with tips and advice during the student onboarding.
1st online campus-based press conference
With collective efforts of the Languages Department, and the Public Relations, Publication and Information Office, The Reflector, PSU-BC’s official campus publication held its first online Campus-Based Press Conference on October 11-16, 2022 to discover and to train aspiring campus journalists. The event is composed of lectures, workshops and contest proper to determine the ability of the aspirants in their chosen fields of journalism. The five winners were awarded for each event and were welcomed as new official scribes of The Reflector.
#parasakinabukasan webinar on creative teaching innovation for language and literature
To further equip incoming the practice teaching interns of the Languages Department-English major students, the English Communicators Circle held the Webinar on Creative Teaching Innovations for Language and Literature on November 6, 2021 via Zoom Cloud Meetings. Mr. Alberto Saldajeno Jr., chief creativity officer of the Educator Empowerment Program, shared strategies and techniques the teaching interns can use for attention grabbing and learning retention. In conclusion, he advised the students to loosen up and to free the inner child in them for these teaching strategies to be effective.
ECC virtual english olympics 2021
To strengthen unity and creativity in the midst of the online set up, the ECC conducted its second Virtual English Olympics themed: “Championing Solidarity and Creativity in the Digital Era” on December 15-18, 2021 held via Zoom and aired via Facebook Live. The said Olympics was opened for all PSU-BC students comprising of various competitions namely Poetry writing, News Reporting, Mobile Photography, Poster and Slogan Making, TikToKultura Dance, and King and Queen of Mt. Olympus. A webinar on language research was conducted after the opening ceremony where Resource Speaker Dr. Cesar Della shared his expertise. The three-day event was concluded with the announcement of winners who were awarded by cash prizes, sponsored by the partner organizations of the club.
ECC virtual english olympics 2021
To strengthen unity and creativity in the midst of the online set up, the ECC conducted its second Virtual English Olympics themed: “Championing Solidarity and Creativity in the Digital Era” on December 15-18, 2021 held via Zoom and aired via Facebook Live. The said Olympics was opened for all PSU-BC students comprising of various competitions namely Poetry writing, News Reporting, Mobile Photography, Poster and Slogan Making, TikToKultura Dance, and King and Queen of Mt. Olympus. A webinar on language research was conducted after the opening ceremony where Resource Speaker Dr. Cesar Della shared his expertise. The three-day event was concluded with the announcement of winners who were awarded by cash prizes, sponsored by the partner organizations of the club.