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Course Title Course Code Credit Contact Hours Learning Outcomes

ELT Methdology Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris TSL3103 3(3+0)) 45 hours 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories of language learning and acquisition and the different approaches in language teaching. 2. Evaluate the feature of the different approaches in language teaching. 3. 4. Discuss issues and implications of second language learning in the primary classroom. Design activities based on the principle of different approaches in the primary ELT classroom. Content Nature of language Language learning process Language learner Acquisition versus learning Hours

Topic 1 Language Acquisition and Learning key concepts and issues 2 Theories of Language Learning

Behaviourism Cognivitism Social Constructivism Humanism

3 Second Language Learning Theories

Second Language Learning Theories (I) Krashens Monitor Model Acquisition-learning hypothesis Monitor hypothesis Natural order hypothesis Input hypothesis Affective filter hypothesis Implications for teaching Second Language Leaarning Theories (II) Universal Grammar Why a Universal Grammar What does a Universal Grammar consists of Universal Grammar and first language acquisition Universal Grammar and second language acquisition Implications for teaching

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Course Title

ELT Methdology Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris

4 Approaches, Methods and Techniques

Overview: Approaches, Methods and Techniques ELT Methods Grammar-Translation Method Direct Method Audio-Lingual Method Silent Way Suggestopedia Community Language Learning Total Physical Response Communicative Approach Task-based Learning Lexical Approach Eclectic Approach

3 2 3

Principles Techniques Strengths/Limitations Role of teacher, learners and resources Implications for syllabus design Planning activities for each approach/method 5 Syllabus Design Malaysian Primary School English Language Curriculum 6 Second Language Learning in the Classroom Principles Techniques Strengths/Limitations Role of teacher, learners & resources Scheme of work weekly, semester

Issues Presentation, Practice and Production Alternatives to Presentation, Practice and Production Teaching Implication in the Primary ELT Classroom TOTAL

45

Assessment

Coursework

50%

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Examination Main References

50%

Bowerman, C. (2000). Language Acquisition and Development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Brown, H.D. (2007). Teaching by Principles : An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3 rd .). N.Y.: Pearson Education. Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching (2nd ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2006). How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press Moon, J. (2000). Children Learning Languages. London: Macmillan Heinemann Richards, J.C. & Rodgers, T.S. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (2nd ed.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Additional References

Biehler, R.F. & Snowman, J. (1990). Psychology Applied to Teaching. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Brown, H.D. (2006). Principles of language Learning and Teaching (5th ed.) N.Y.: Pearson Education. Harmer, J. (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching. (4th ed.) Hallow: Longman Mitchell, R & Miles, F. (2004) Second Language Learning Theories. (2nd ed). USA: Arnold Publication. Piper, T. (2003). Language Learning: The Home and School Years (3rd. ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.