ASSIGNMENT __________________________________________________________________________________

HBEL3303LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING

SEPTEMBER 2015 SEMESTER__________________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course.

2. Answer in English.

3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc.

4. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.

5. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment.

6. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference.

7. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline.

8. Your assignment must be submitted between 2nd – 15th November 2015. Submission after 15th November 2015 will NOT be accepted.

9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own.

10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s Announcement in myVLE).

11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission.

EVALUATION

This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached.

You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences.

PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION

Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

No. Similarity Percentage Marks Deduction 1. 0 – 30 02. 30.01 – 50 53. 50.01 – 70 104. 70.01 - 100 100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

English is an international language. It is widely taught in many countries as second or

foreign language. However, many ESL and EFL learners who use English for academic and

social purposes cannot write without mistakes.

Your task is to analyse ESL students’ essays (preferably secondary school students).

You are required to:

i) Collect at least 30 sample essays from students,

ii) Mark the essay and identify the errors, and

iii) Describe the errors and explain why the identified errors are made.

The explanation of error analysis is available in Topic 7 of your course module.

Refer to the guidelines provided in the rubrics given below on the expected assignment

content and also the basis for which marks are to be awarded for the report.

[Total: 40 marks]

ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS

Criteria Weight

MissingItem

Low Fair Above averageExcellent

Max Marks

0 1 2 3 4

Introduction 1.5 There is no introduction to the paper.

The introduction does not mention the structure and objectives of the paper and important concepts.

The introduction previews the structure of the paper in a clear manner.

The introduction previews the structure of the paper and objectives in a clear manner.

The introduction previews the structure and objectives of the paper clearly. Important concepts are also clearly explained.

6

Data Collection Method

1.5 There is no description on how data is collected.

Brief mention of data collection but lacks focus on respondent selection, the documents referred to.

Brief description on the processes of identifying respondents.

Describes in sufficient detail the processes and rationale on respondents’ selection, and documents and records referred to.

Describes in detail the processes and rationale on respondents’ selection, and documents and records referred to.

6

Identification of errors: (Suggested answer)Descriptive1. Noun phrase2. Verb phrasea)Subject-verb agreementb) Simple past tense

2.5 No identification of errors presented.

The identification of errors presented lacks focus to Malaysian context.

Brief identification of errors, in reality as against the description in the course module.

Detailed identification of errors, in reality as against the description in the course module.

Detailed identification of errors, in reality as against the description in the course module. The analysis is deemed above

10

3. Complex sentence

Surface structure1.Omission2.Addition3.Misinformation4.Misordering5.Blends

expectation.

Description of errors made by students made (examples)InterlingualFalse analogyMisanalysisIncomplete rule applicationExploiting redundancyOverlooking co-occurrence restrictionsSystem-simplication

1.5 No description of errors made.

The description of errors made lack focus to Malaysian context.

Brief description of errors made, in reality as against the description in the course module.

A detailed description of errors made, in reality as against the description in the course module.

A detailed description of errors made, in reality as against the description in the course module. The analysis is deemed above expectation.

6

Explanation why errors are made

1.5 No explanation why errors are made presented.

The explanation why errors are made presented lacks focus to Malaysian context.

Brief explanation why errors are made, in reality as against the description in the course module.

A detailed explanation why errors are made, in reality as against the description in the course module.

A detailed explanation why errors are made, in reality as against the description in the course module. The analysis is deemed above expectation.

6

Conclusion 1 No conclusion provided.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

The conclusion is recognisable, but does not tie up introduction, content and evaluation.

The conclusion ties up/brings together the introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarised.

The conclusion is strong. It ties up/ brings together the introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarised.

4

Organisation 0.5 Not relevant. There is little sense that the writing is organised.

Details are not in logical order and distracts the reader.

Details are placed in a logical order but presented less effectively.

Details are placed in a logical order and presented effectively. The paper is interesting.

2

TOTAL MARKS 40