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PIB3005 – SIMULATED TEACHING IN TESL (3 Credit)

Synopsis:

The course builds on and integrates the TESL methodology courses in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading and
writing. The focus will be on providing opportunities for simulated teaching in which students will be led to link theory and
practice as they plan and implement lessons. The course will encourage students to reflect on experiences and allow them to
explore situations they may encounter during teaching practice.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 100%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

Main References:

Hedge, T. (2000) Teaching and Learning in the Language Classroom: A guide to current ideas about the theory and practice
of English language teaching (Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers).Oxford:OUP.
Brown, D.H. (2014) Principles of language learning and teaching. Pearson
Education.
Griffith,A. & Burns, M. (2014). Outstanding Teaching: Teaching Backwards. Crown House Publishing:USA.

PIB3006 – ACADEMIC WRITING (3 Credit)

Pre-requisite Requirement:

Passed PIB2004 (English for Language Teachers)

Synopsis:

The course is designed for students at the upper-intermediate to the advanced level of English language proficiency. It
focuses on improving students‟ ability to write clear, grammatically accurate and well-organised academic English. Through
the exploration of the writing process, students will write with increasing complexity and expand their awareness on the
language conventions and structures necessary for academic writing.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 70% Examination - 30%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

Main References:

Liss, R.,Davis,J. (2012). Effective Academic Writing 3.
United Kingdom: Oxford University Press
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Folse, K.S., Munchmore-Vokoun, A., Solomom, E.V. (2010). Great Essays 4. 3 Edition. USA: Heinle, Cengage Learning
Hughes, R. (2005). Exploring Grammar in Writing. UK: Cambridge
University Press.

PIB3007 – ACADEMIC PROJECT (6 Credit)

Synopsis:

In this course, students will be guided in acquiring skills required for undertaking academic research studies.They will choose
a research topic and the study will be completed within one semester. At the end of the course they will produce a research
report to be evaluated as the course assessment.

Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment - 100%

Medium of Instruction: English Language

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