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Main References
Perry, F (2005). Research in Applied Linguistics: Becoming a Discerning Consumer. Mahwah, New Jersey:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Mackey, A & Gass, S (2005). Second Language Research: Methodology and Design. Mahwah, New Jersey:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

PBGS 6112 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to expose students to relevant aspects of language teaching and learning. As an
introductory course will discuss developments in the teaching of various languages in Malaysia since the country
achieved independence through to the latest developments. Students will be exposed with the scope,
philosophy and methodology as well as various issues related to research and practice in teaching and
language acquisition, and study the various contributions in research on teaching and learning. Students will be
guided to develop the concept mapping and analytical skills and provide a critical view on issues related to the
principles and practices in language education. They are encouraged to make applications to the field of
language education that they operate with the search, collection, categorization, and analyze information from
various sources throughout the kurusus this. Students will also engage in workshops and seminars and prepare
and present a term paper, paper ideas, and research design folio of the principles and practices in language
teaching. At the end of the course students are expected to produce an appropriate form of academic writing in
the field of language education.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Assignment, Presentation): 70%, Examination : 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Nik Hassan Basri Nik Ab Kadir (2003) Teori Bahasa; Implikasinya terhadap pengajaran tatabahasa. Tajung
Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Mahzan Arshad (2003) Pendidikan Literasi Bahasa: Satu pendekatan bersepadu. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan
Publications.
Gail E Thompkins (1998) Language arts: Content and teaching strategies. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

PBGS 6113 RESEARCH IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course is designed to provide insights into research and application of second language
acquisition theories. This course examines theories and research in second language (L2) acquisition, including
cognitive, linguistic, social, biological and affective variables that account for relative success in L2 learning. The
role of instruction in L2 learning is also discussed.
Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment, Presentation): 70%,
Examination : 30%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

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