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PIB1006 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY FOR TEACHERS II (3 Credit)

Pre-requisite Requirement:

Passed PIB1003 (English Language Proficiency for Teachers I)

Synopsis:

This course is designed for students with a developing upper-intermediate proficiency level in English, and it aims to
consolidate students‟ proficiency in English at the upper-intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and appropriacy
of language structures in speaking and writing as well as on expanding and strengthening students‟ understanding in English
through a wide variety of reading texts.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 60% Examination - 40%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

Main References:

Chase, B.T., Johannsen, K.L. (2012). Pathways 3. Boston, MA: Heinle Cengage Learning
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English, A. K., English, L. M. (2009) North Star: Reading & Writing 4. 3 Edition. U.S.A.: Longman.
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Ferree, T., Sanabria, K. (2009) North Star: Listening & Speaking 4. 3 Edition. U.S.A.: Longman.

PIB2001 – READING IN THE ESL CLASSROOM (3 Credit)

Synopsis:

This course will provide exposure to basic concepts, principles , and approaches to the teaching of ESL reading.Techniques
to approach ESL reading will also be discussed and analysed. Students will also be taught the theoretical and practical
applications of the concepts and techniques of ESL reading for future applications in the school context.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 60% Examination - 40%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

Main References:

Ruddell, M. R. (2001). Teaching Content Reading and Writing (3
Edition) New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Childs, C. L. (2006). Creative Reading and Writing in the Intermediate ESL Classroom with Children Aged 10-12.
Austin: University of Texas.
Taylor & Francis (2008). Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing.
I. S. P. Nation.

PIB2002 – WRITING IN THE ESL CLASSROOM (3 Credit)

Synopsis:

The course will provide an overview of the basic concepts,techniques and approaches to teaching writing. Students will be
given the opportunity to relate these theories to instruction throughhands-on experiences in planning and instruction. The
knowledge and understanding developed through this course will be drawn on in other methodology courses.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 100%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

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