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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. & Spada, N. (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.
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