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PIB1008 – INTRODUCTION TO METHODOLOGY IN LITERATURE EDUCATION (3 CREDIT)

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 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 principles for the teaching and learning of literature may be inductively drawn.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - 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.

PIB2008 – INTERPRETATIONS OF LITERARY TEXTS IN SCHOOL (3 CREDIT)

Synopsis:

The course enables students to interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Students develop an
understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through
their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and
will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied. The course also encourages the
exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting students' better understanding of themselves and of the world around
them.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - 100%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

References :

Ministry of Education (2009) Collections of Literary Texts. Literature Components in
English Language Teaching for Malaysian Secondary Schools.KL:
Curriculum Development Division.
McGee, S. J. (2001). Analyzing Literature A Guide for Students. Kansas State University-Salina: Longman.
Blau, S. D. (2002). The Literature Workshop: Teaching Texts and Their Readers. USA: Willey Blackwell.

PIB3013 – LITERARY TEXTS FOR ESL LEARNERS (3 CREDIT)

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

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