PUSAT PENGAJIAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN

PERANCANGAN PENGAJARAN
SEMESTER 5
SIDANG AKADEMIK 2013/2014
A. MAKLUMAT KURSUS
Kod Kursus

BIL 3023

Tajuk Kursus

LINGUISTICS FOR ESL TEACHERS

Hari Kuliah

Sabtu

Masa

Tertakluk pada Jadual Kursus

Tempat

Dewan Kuliah (P.Pinang), (Kuching) (K.Bahru)

Penyelaras/Pensyarah :

Bilangan Pelajar

Nilai Unit

Dr. Mohamad Jafre bin Zainol Abidin (jafre11@gmail.com)

PM. Dr. Munir Shuib (munir@usm.my)
Tn. Haji Edmund Shah Tamby (edmundshah@gmail.com)

B. SINOPSIS KURSUS
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).

Dates
Topic
1 March 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
15
Lecture 2: The sounds and
March
sound patterns of language
Phonetics in language
teaching .
Sound segments
29
Lecture 3: Linguistics and
March
language teaching
Language universals.
The first language

Lecturer
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MKKA
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Assignment 1 due - 10%

19 April Lecture 4: The meaning of

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

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

MJZA
MKKA
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Assignment 2 due - 20%

language
What is human language
Knowing more than one

Notes

MJZA
MKKA
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language

Final examination briefing

C. LECTURES/TUTORIALS

D. REFERENCES
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:
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http://iteslj.org
http://www.tesol.org
www.eslcafe.com
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
http://www.esl-lab.com
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COURSE EVALUATION

Continuous Assessments ( 60 % )
Mode
Assignment 1 (Group work)

Weightage
15 %

Submission date
29 March 2014

In-class Quiz open book (Individual)

10 %

19 Arpil 2014

On line Quizzes

15 %

As stated on elearning site

Assignment 2 (Group work)

20 %

3rd May 2014

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:
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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.