PUSAT PENGAJIAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN PERANCANGAN PENGAJARAN SEMESTER 5 SIDANG AKADEMIK 2013/2014

A. MAKLUMAT KURSUS Kod Kursus Tajuk Kursus Hari Kuliah Masa Tempat : : : : : BIL 3023 LINGUISTICS FOR ESL TEACHERS Sabtu Tertakluk pada Jadual Kursus Dewan Kuliah (P.Pinang), (Kuching) (K.Bahru) Dr. Mohamad Jafre bin Zainol Abidin (jafre11@gmail.com) PM. Dr. Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah (kabilan@usm.my) PM. Dr. Munir Shuib (munir@usm.my)

Penyelaras/Pensyarah :

Bilangan Pelajar Nilai Unit B. SINOPSIS KURSUS

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This course introduces students to the concepts in linguistics which have relevance on language teaching. It discusses the nature or language, linguistics and language teaching, the psychology of language, language and society. They will also be exposed to transformational-generative grammar, contrastive analysis, sound patterns and meanings. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Relate the theories learnt to actual use of English (C3). 2. Demonstrate knowledge of linguistics in classroom discussions (P2). 3. Formulate critical responses to issues in linguistics (A3). 4. Communicate effectively in discussions and discourse (CS2).

C. LECTURES/TUTORIALS

Dates 16 March

6 Apr

20 Apr

Topic Introduction to the course Explain Assignments 1 & 2 Explain Quizzes Lecture 1: General overview of the course Nature of Language Learning. The birds and the bees Lecture 2: The sounds and sound patterns of language Phonetics in language teaching . Sound segments Lecture 3: Linguistics and language teaching Language universals. The first language

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Notes

MJZA MKKA MS MJZA MKKA MS Assignment 1 due - 10%

4 May

Lecture 4: The meaning of language Morphemes: The minimal units of meaning. Rules of words formation Lecture 5: The psychology of

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In-class Quiz 1 (30 mins) - 10%

18 May

language
What is human language Knowing more than one language Final examination briefing D. REFERENCES

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Assignment 2 due - 20%

1. Finegan, E. (2003). Language: Its structure and Use (5th ed.). USA: Thompson Heinle 2. Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., Hyams, N. (2011) An Introduction to Language (3rd ed.) Canada: Wadsworth. 3. Swann, J (2005). Describing Language. Berkshire: Open University Press 4. Widdowson, H.G. (2002). Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press Website: 1. http://iteslj.org 2. http://www.tesol.org 3. www.eslcafe.com 4. http://owl.english.purdue.edu 5. http://www.esl-lab.com

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COURSE EVALUATION

Continuous Assessments ( 60 % ) Mode Assignment 1 (Group work) In-class Quiz open book (Individual) On line Quizzes Assignment 2 (Group work)

Weightage 15 % 10 % 15 % 20 %

Submission date 20 April 2013 4 May 2013 As stated on elearning site 18 May 2013

Writing Requirement All assignments submitted should be in the following format: Arial, Fontsize 11, 1.5 spacing Final Examination ( 40 % )

Notes: 1. On line Quizzes (15%) There will be a total of 5 quizzes throughout the semester. Questions will be based on the topic in the modules that students need to read every week. It is COMPULSORY for students to answer the quizzes on line. 2. In class Quiz (10%) This 30 minutes In-class Quiz will familiarize students with the format of the final exam questions. This is an open book quiz, students may bring and refer to their notes during the Quiz. 3. Assignment 1 (15%) Developing words and sentences for primary school children: This is an individual assignment. Students are to produce 50 electronic flash cards and show how pupils can make sentences from the words given. The words should reflect the level of the pupils the cards are meant for. The work must be original (original drawing) not copied from internet sources. Please give its source and do not copy directly from existing flash cards. Number of words 50 and 50 sentences for the primary pupils. Students are reminded to NOT copy readily available materials in the market. Plagiarism will be given an F grade. 4. Assignment 2 (20%) Teaching module for lower primary school pupils : Using Phonics In groups of 2 3 people, students develop a teaching module to teach pronunciation and phonics to primary school pupils. The length of this assignment is 90 100 pages or more depending on the topics. You must include teaching notes, pronunciation exercises, word blends, phonics for the pupils. Include references.
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Note: Students are expected to go over the modules on their own. You must submit your assignments according to the deadlines given to the lecturers who are teaching on that day. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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