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Main References
Brisk, María Estela. (2008). Language, culture, and community in teacher education. New York: Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates.
Borg, Simon. (2006). Teacher cognition and language education: research and practice. London: Continuum.
Awang Sariyan. (2004). Teras pendidikan bahasa Melayu: asas pegangan guru. Bentong: PTS Publications.

PBGS 6338 LANGUAGE PLANNING AND EDUCATION POLICY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course exposes students to the basic concepts of sociolinguistics. Students will be able to explore
the varieties of language used and cultural issues related to it. Students will also be able to relate this situation
to the theories of sociolinguistics and people‟s way of life as well as the education system in Malaysia. Students
will be able to then carry out research related to the variety use of language in this country.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda. (2005). Education in Multicultural Societies: Perspectives on Education in
Malaysia. London: ASEAN Academic Press.
Asmah Haji Omar. (1993). Perancangan Bahasa dengan Rujukan Khusus kepada Perancangan Bahasa
Melayu. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Awang Sariyan. (2006). Warna dan Suasana Perancangan Bahasa Melayu di Malaysia. Edisi kedua. Kuala
Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Holmes. J. (2001). An Introducation to Sosiolinguistics. Edinburgh. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.

PBGS 6339 LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course exposes students to variety literature genres to improve language proficiency. This course
will focus on materials that can instil students‟ interests in literature. Students will be required to use critical and
analytical thinking in teaching literature. Issues and problems related will also be discussed. Students are also
required to design appropriate module for teaching literature.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and Chinesse Language

Main References
Talib Samat. (2004). Memahami Isu-isu Kesusasteraan, Kebudayaan, Pemikiran dan Pendidikan. Shah Alam:
Karisma Publications.
Othman Puteh (pngr.). (2000). Pengajaran Sastera. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Kamarudin Husin. (1988). Kaedah Pengajaran Kesusasteraan. Petaling Jaya: Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn. Bhd.

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