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PBET2113 – LANGUAGE LEARNING ANG LANGUAGE USE (3 Credit Hours )

Synopsis:

The course examines key concepts and issues in language learning and language use. It sensitizes language teachers to the psychological
and social dimensions of language learning and language use. In addition to lectures, readings and class discussions, students will be
encouraged to observe, record and analyze language use and language learning in a variety of settings.

Assessment Method : Assignment - 60%, Test - 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References:

Brown,D.H (2000). Principles of Language Learning & Teaching. New York: Longman
Lightbown,P & N.Spada (1999) How Languages are Learned. London:Oxford University Press
Holmes,J (2001) An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. New York:Longman

PBET3103 – LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (3 Credit Hours )

Synopsis:

This course will provide students with basic concepts and principles of language testing. It will expose students to various testing
approaches and techniques and issues particularly those related to the questions of how and what to test and also the evaluation of test
quality. The emphasis of the course will however be on the identification and construction of test procedures which are useful for language
teachers. Students will be introduced to various types of language tests and the criteria for constructing particular types of tests. They will be
sensitized to methods used to elicit language performance. The theoretical framework provided should enable the students to describe
characteristics of existing language tests and to develop new language tests. They will conduct research to test the effectiveness of the test
items. Students will be able to do practical work on constructing tests and analyzing and interpreting test results. They will also be required
to construct marking schemes and evaluate each other’s marking schemes.

Assessment Method : Assignment - 60%, Test - 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References:

Brown, H.D. (2003). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. New York: Pearson Education.
Fulcher, G., Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book New York: Routledge.
Clapham, C., Corson, D. (1997). Language Testing and Assessment. Dordrecht: Kluwert Academic.

PBET3107 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR: ISSUES IN TESL (3 Credit Hours )

Synopsis:

The course builds on and integrates the TESL methodology courses in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the light of
the teaching practice experience. The main focus of the course is to provide a milieu for post-teaching practice reflection and to help
participants theorise key elements from those experiences. The course will consider the management of change in school settings and the
impact of curriculum innovations on the teaching-learning situation.

Assessment Method : Assignment - 60%, Test - 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References:

Harmer, J. (2002) The practice of English Language Teaching. England: Pearson Education Limited.
Nunan, D. (1999) Second Language Teaching and Learning. U.S.A.: Heinle & Heinle.
Long, M.H. (1987) Methodology in TESOL: A Book of Readings. U.S.A. : Heinle & Heinle

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