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PBET3211 – LITERARY TEXTS FOR ESL LEARNERS (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This course focuses on the selection and use of literary texts in English from around the world to develop literature-based
programmes for ESL learners. It examines text-related issues such as subject, language, style, theme and cultural content in
relation to learner-related factors such as age, interest, level of language proficiency and socio-cultural background. This is to
enable student teachers to decide wisely in the processes of text selection and use in the classroom, and for
recommendations for extensive reading for students outside the classroom. Students will also consider guidelines and
activities to encourage learners to make their own choices regarding texts. Discussions will also include the use of the canon,
young adult literature, graphic novels, translations as well as abridged and simplified ‘graded reader’ texts. Some
consideration will be given to better integrating texts in English by Malaysian authors, and a broadening of the types of
genres considered as ‘literature’. An experiential approach will be used to enable students to consider strategies for helping
learners to access, understand and appreciate personal responses to literary texts from diverse genres, periods and cultures.

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

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References :

Duff, A. & Maley, A. (2009). Literature. Oxford: OUP.
Wilhelm, J. & Michael, S. (2010). Fresh takes on teaching literary elements: How to teach wat really matters about character,
setting, point of view. Urbana, IL: NCTE.
Alsup, J. (2015). A case for teaching literature in the secondary school: Why reading fiction matters in an age of scientific
objectivity. New York: Routledge.

PBET4102 – PERFORMANCE IN THE LITERATURE EDUCATION (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This course aims at providing students with hands-on experience in the use of various types of performance activities to
facilitate engagement as well as the analysis and interpretation of literary text by learners. Students will explore how to
present literary texts to that they appeal to the learners’ imagination in creating a rich and meaningful context for active
meaning-making while allowing for various interpretations of the text. Students will explore a multi-model approach to
encourage active learner involvement in the literary experience through the use of the visual, auditory, gestural, spatial and
kinaesthetic modalities to support and facilitate explorations of texts.

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

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References :

Kempe, A. (1997). The GCSE drama coursebook. Cheltenham: Stanley Thomas Publishers Ltd.
Monahan, S. (1991). Poetry as Sshared reading. Melbourne: Logman Cheshire.
Zaro, J.J. & Salaberri, S. (1995). Storyteling. Oxford: Heinemann.

PBET4103 – SIMULATED TEACHING IN LITERATURE EDUCATION (3 Credit Hours)

Synopsis:

This course will focus on enabling students to develop professional competence in the teaching of literature through the
practice of simulated teaching where students will plan and implement lessons. This course builds on and integrate courses
on the teaching of the various genres as well as the selection and use of texts. Relevant dimensions of the teaching –
learning process will be addressed. Students will also develop strategies for implementing the national syllabus in Malaysian
literature classrooms. Students will be encouraged to reflect on experience to develop a thoughtful and principled approach
to the teaching of literature.

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