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Main References
Gass, Susan & Selinker, Larry. (2008) Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course. Mahwah, New
Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Hinkel, E (Ed) (2005) Handbook of research in second language teaching and learning. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum
Associates.
Mackey, A., & Gass, S.M. (2005). Second language research: Methodology and design. Mahwah, NJ:Erlbaum.
Mitchell, R. & Myles, F. (2002) Second Language Learning Theories. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Brown, J.D. & T.S. Rodgers (2002) Doing Second Language Research. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

PBGS 6114 SEMINAR IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is designed to prepare graduate students in TESOL to critically evaluate published
research in their field and to design their own research studies. Under the guidance of supervisors, students
gain insights, practical techniques and skills in research design, data analysis and dissertation writing. Students
will present their own work to seminar for discussion, critique and advice.

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

Medium of Instruction : English Language

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

PBGS 6327 EVALUATION IN THE TEACHING OF ARABIC LANGUAGE 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course explains about evaluation in Arabic Language as a second language. Students will be
exposed to theories, concepts, approaches and stages in the evaluation of Arabic Language as a second
language. Students will also present topics related to the course.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay, English and Arabic Language

Main References
Brown, J.D. (2010). Testing in Language Programs. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Regents.
Davies, A. (2009). Principles of language testing. Oxford: Blackwell.
Muhammad, M. A. (2007). Language Testing (Arabic version). Riyadh: University of King Saud Printing.
Alderson, J.C., Clapham, C. & Wall, D. (2006). Language test construction and evaluation. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
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