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PBET1107 – INTRODUCTION TO METHODOLOGY IN LITERATURE EDUCATION (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This introductory course will enable students to develop insights into the role of literature in the curriculum. Students will be
introduced to theories, approaches and issues that are relevant to the teaching and learning of literature in English to
speakers of other languages. Notions of language competence and literary competence and the processes of literary reading
will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to develop an understanding of appropriate learner-centred methodology for
the teaching of the genres of literature. This will be facilitated through the reader-response approaches to texts. The context
of literature teaching and learning and the role of the teacher will also be explored. The teaching approach will be largely
experiential so that the principles for teaching and learning of literature may be inductively drawn.

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

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References :

Atherton, C., Green, A. & Snapper, G. (2013).Teaching English Literature. UK: Routledge Publication.
Lazar, G. (1993). Literature and Language Teaching: A Guide for Teachers and Trainers. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
Carter, R. & Long, M.N. (1991).Teaching Literature. Burnt Mill, UK: Longman.

PBET1208 – TEACHING PROSE IN THE LITERATURE CLASS (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This course focuses on the teaching of the short story and novel. Students will draw on their knowledge of the literary
elements of both genres of prose, including plot, point of view, character, setting and theme to develop teaching-learning
activities to facilitate and understanding and appreciation of the prose narrative. Students will explore the use of a variety of
techniques and supplementary materials to scaffold the literary experience of the learner at various stages of the encounter
with the text. Students will also strategise how to deal with relevant issues such as length of text, background of text,
language and style. Some consideration will be given to better integrating texts in English by Malaysian authors.

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

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References :

Collie, J., & Slater, S. (1987). Literature in the language classroom. A resource book of activities and ideas. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Mellor, B., O’Neill, M., & Patterson, A. (2000). Reading stories: Activities and texts. Perth: Chalkface Press.
Robert, P. (1999). Developing response to fiction. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.

PBET2209 – TEACHING POETRY IN THE LITERATURE CLASS (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This course focuses on the teaching of poetry. Students will draw on their knowledge of the literary elements of poetry genre,
including subject, structure, mood and tone as well as the use of poetic devices to develop teaching-learning activities, as
well as to facilitate the understanding and appreciation of the poem. Students will explore the use of a variety of techniques
and supplementary materials to scaffold the literary experience of the learner at various stages of the encounter with text.
This will include helping learners deal with the language and style of poetry, and sensitizing them to patterns of sound and
meaning as they experience poetry. Discussions will also centre on how to better motivate students to read for pleasure.
Some consideration will be given to better integrating texts in English by Malaysian authors.

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