CSET — Filipino

The CSET — Filipino test is broken down into two subtests. The first subtest has 1 short-answer question dealing with general linguistics; 3 short-answer questions dealing with linguistics of the Filipino language; 1 extended-answer question dealing with literary and cultural texts and traditions; and 1 extended- answer question dealing with cultural analysis and comparisons. The second subtest has 2 short-answer questions that deal with listening comprehension; 2 short-answer questions that deal with reading comprehension; 1 extended- answer question that covers written expression; and 2 short-answer questions that deal with oral expression.

The first CSET — Filipino subtest is broken down into sections. The first section is general linguistics. It covers the nature of language, language use, including using words to convey more than what the words actually say, and applied linguistics. The candidate must show an ability to use speech for different purposes, including instruction, persuasion, and control. The candidate is also tested on the ability to analyze the differences between learning a first language and learning a second language. The second section of the first subtest deals with the linguistics of the Filipino language. This section is broken down into subsections covering Filipino language structures, analysis of grammar and mechanical errors in the Filipino language, constructive analysis, and sociolinguistic and pragmatics. This final subsection requires the candidate to explain how the Filipino language is influenced by its culture, and how and why regional differences in language may develop over time.

The first section of second CSET — Filipino subtest covers language and communication: listening comprehension. This subtest is also broken into sections, including literal comprehension of spoken communication, inferential and interpretive comprehension of spoken communication, and critical analysis of spoken communication. The second section of the second subtest covers language and communication: reading comprehension. This section is broken down into parts including literal comprehension of written texts, inferential and interpretive comprehension of written texts, and critical analysis of written texts. The third section covers language and communication: written expression. This portion covers writing in the Filipino language for a variety of purposes in authentic contexts. The final section covers language and communication: oral expression. This requires using oral communication in Filipino to handle ordinary and unordinary situations, in both formal and informal settings.