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LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Compare features of language and communication.

2. Explain how sounds are produced in the English sound system.

3. Produce accurate English sounds in discourse.

4. Analyse the different types of morphemes and word formation processes.

5. Analyse sentences in relation to their word-order and the groups of words they contain.

6. Transfer knowledge of semantics and pragmatics in different context.

7. Assess own language progress through reflections / journals.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

To enable students to:

1. search for relevant materials and gather information about non-verbal communication(NVC) in the selected country (1.1, 2.3, 2.5, 6.3, 7.5)

2. compare and contrast the NVC in that country with the ones in Malaysia(1.5, 2.4, 6.4,8.4)

3. evaluate pupils composition, identify and correct the grammatical and syntacticalerrors and produce an essay (1.3, 2.5, 3.4, 4.6, 5.1, 6.4)

ASSIGNMENT 1

ORAL PRESENTATION (30%)

Rules and norms that govern non-verbal communication (NVC) behaviours are culturespecific (Fritz et. al., 2005). Compare and contrast the NVC in Malaysia and another countryof your choice.

A. The Task (Pair work)

You are to work in pairs.1. Select ONE country of your choice.

2. Explore the non-verbal communication in that country (surf the Net and othersources).

KURSUS PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN(PENDIDIKAN RENDAH)

COURSEWORK

PROGRAMME: PISMP NAME:

COURSE: ELE3103 English For

Language Teachers SEMESTER: 1

TASK 1: DATE SET: 22 January 2013 TASK 1: DATE DUE: 18 February 2013

TASK 2: DATE SET: 22 February 2013 TASK 2: DATE DUE: 9 April 2013

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3. From your findings, provide comprehensive and relevant explanation of the featuresof NVC in that particular country and how is it similar to and/or different from the onesin Malaysia.

B. Oral Presentation

1. Each pair will be alloted 7 minutes to present the analysis

2. Your presentation should be engaging and include different forms of media3. Submit the hardcopy as well as softcopy (CD) of your work.

ASSIGNMENT 2 (50%)

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT A Report (1000 words)

This task seeks to explore the grammatical and syntactical errors inherent in pupils use ofEnglish language. Various approaches are adopted in the teaching of English. Yet,grammatical syntactical errors seem to be apparent in the ESL learners spoken discourse.

The task should help ESL teacher trainees to develop sensitivity to the problems faced bytheir pupils in constructing grammatically correct sentences in spoken English

THE TASK

There are two parts to the assignment: Part 1 and Part 2

A. Part 1 (30%)

You should use the material provided. Go through the composition carefully. In youranalysis,

1. Identify FIVE different types of grammatical and/or syntactical errors. Each type of

error should occur in the recording at least three times.2. Correct all the 15 errors.3. Explain each error by relating to grammatical rules or syntactical rules from your

readings.

Note:1. Attach a copy of the written composition in the appendix.2. The following list is a guide to defining and classifying error type.

Definition of Error Type (For written and recorded materials)

Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Preposition

Sentence Structure Subject-verb order Article Determiner

Classification of Error Type

Omissions

Additions: Over/Double marking, overgeneralisations or unnecessary insertion

Inappropriate combination

Misordering or inversion

Inappropriate selection or usage

Inappropriate construction

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3. Highlight/underline the errors identified in the transcription with different colours.4. Present the errors according to the example given below:

No Identification of Error Error Definition andClassification

Explanation of Rule

(Ho. CMC. 2005. Exploring Errors in Grammar)

B. Part 2 (20%)

With reference to one of the types of error identified above, discuss why good knowledgein linguistics can help you to become an effective English language teacher. Provideexamples to support your discussion.

A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. A good understanding of the task

2. Originality in presentation3. Appropriate language use

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEWORK

1. Cite the source of the text and any reference you used, using the APA format.2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited4. The cover page should have the following information:

a. Nameb. Index Number and IDc. Class/Group

d. Title of Assigmente. Lecturers Name

5. You must adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, latesubmission will be dealt with severely.

MARKING CRITERIA

The assignment will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework.

Prepared by: Verified by:

Penyelaras ELE3103 English for Language TeachersPISMP Ambilan Januari 2011

Approved by: