UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MODULE STRUCTURE/GUIDE
SEMESTER 1 2014/2015 (Sem 1)

1. School and Faculty: School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2. Academic Programme: BA in
Education/B.Ed TESOL

3. a. Module/Course Code: XX1M04
b. Credits: 20

4. Module Title: Literature in the
Language Classroom
5. Module Status: Core/Elective

6. Session Day and Time
Lecture & Tutorial: Thursday 9-11
Wednesday 10-1 (individual/group)

Room: BA18
Room: B1B31b
7. Tutor 1: Ganakumaran Subramaniam
Day and Time for Consultation:
Wednesday, 10am 1pm
Tel: 03-89248691
E-mail:
Ganakumaran.Subra@nottingham.edu.my
Room No.:B1B31b

Tutor 2:
Day and Time for Consultation:

Tel:
E-mail:
Room No.:
2

8. Module Objective and Learning Outcomes:

This module will introduce students to a variety of methodologies that could be used to
teach literature in the language and literature classrooms. Students will explore
teaching approaches for the three main literary genres. They will also be introduced to
the aspects of testing and evaluation in literature.

Aims
define and revise their definitions of literature.
analyze what happens in a readers mind by exploring literary theories and
practices and compose a philosophy of teaching literature
analyze various curricular organizational strategies and create a curriculum
outline for a literature-based course
analyze the benefits and drawbacks of various literature teaching strategies
drawing connections between literature and personal experience, prior
knowledge, other literature, writing, non-fiction, film, technology, music, and/or
art.
create a literature teaching unit with theoretical basis, text rationales,
objectives, assessments, and methods of meeting the needs of specific
population

Module aims

The module provides an introduction to understanding issues in the teaching of
literature. It considers the ways in which new developments about the teaching of
literature can transform thinking.

21. Learning outcomes

A Knowledge and understanding
Students will develop:

A1 a broad understanding of the nature of literature and teaching of literature
A2 a basic understanding of how the use of literary texts effectively to achieve various
educational goals
A3 an appreciation of the changing environments in which the teaching of literature has
developed

B Intellectual skills
Students will develop:

B1 an appreciation of the relationship between the theory and the practice of literature in the
classroom
B2 an awareness of the issues surrounding teaching literature in different contexts
B3 a sensitivity to issues of inclusion

C Professional practical skills
Students will develop:
C1 an understanding of approaches to teaching of literature
C2 an ability to observe and identify different practices in the teaching and assessment of
literature

D Transferable (key) skills
Students will:
D1 Develop the ability to adopt a critical approach
D2 Communicate accurately, clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences in
written, verbal and visual forms
D3 Evaluate evidence critically in relation to competing ideas




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9. Module Synopsis (as in programme document):

The module provides an introduction to understanding issues in the teaching of
literature. It considers the ways in which new developments about the teaching of
literature can transform thinking.

10. Module Material: (course text/s, equipment, software, supplementary material)

1. Research articles
2. Literary texts
3. Digital literature

11. Core References (as in programme document):

Appleman, Deborah. Critical Encounters in High School English: Teaching Literary
Theory to Adolescents. New York: Teachers College Press, 2000.

Liesveld, Rosanne, JoAnn Miller, and Jennifer Robison. Teach with Your Strengths:
How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students. New York: Gallup Press, 2005.

Rosenblatt, Louise M. The Reader, the Text, the Poem: The Transactional Theory of
the Literary Work. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 1978.

Wilhelm, Jeffrey D. You Gotta BE the Book: Teaching Engaged and Reflective
Reading with Adolescents. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of
English, 1997.

Carter, R. and M. Long. 1991. Teaching Literature. Hong Kong: Longman

Carter, R. and W. Nash. 1990. Seeing Through language. Oxford: Blackwell.

Carter, R. and J. McRae. (Eds.) 1996. Language, Literature and the Learner:
Creative Classroom Practice. London: Longman

Ganakumaran Subramaniam and Shanthini Pillai (Eds.) 2012. Developing
Literacies through Alternative/Formative Assessments. August Publishing
Malaysia

Ganakumaran Subramaniam (ed), 2007, Approaches to Teaching
Literature, MELTA-Sasbadi ELT Series, Sasbadi Sdn. Bhd., Damansara,
Selangor.

Ganakumaran Subramaniam.(ed.) 2003. Teaching of Literature in the ESL/EFL
Context. SASBADI-MELTA ELT Series. Petaling Jaya: Sasbadi Sdn. Bhd.




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12. Teaching-Learning Approach/Methodology: (lecture, tutorials, projects, self study,
etc.)
Lecture : 20 hrs (2 hrs/week over 1 semester)
Guided Reflection: 10 hrs (1 hrs/week over 1 semester)
Self-study: 160 hrs (6 hrs/week over 1 semester)

13. Assessment: (Please state in detail structure of assessment - on-going, coursework,
formal examination (mid-term/final), etc.)

Semester One:
Feature of Literature Syllabi review literature syllabus : 30 % (ind) Coursework
Project: Literature teaching activity module : 30 % (pair) Coursework
Developing a literature assessment : 30% (ind) Coursework
Class Seminar : 10 %

14. Important Dates (Tentative):*

Semester One:
Assignment 1 due Friday 31 October 2014
Assignment 2 due - Friday 28 November 2014
Assignment 3 due Friday 26 December 2014




15. Teaching Schedule: Semester One

Week Topic Notes
1 Induction Discussion of module details and
assignments/coursework

2 Definition of literature
The Use of Literature as Resource
and for Study in the ESL Classroom
Using literature for teaching
elements of language
Creating critical appreciation
and thinking through literary
texts
Literature with a small l vs. big
L

This unit explores the notion of literature
from historical, social and cultural
perspectives.

It considers issues related to the
classification of literature

It reviews the assumptions behind the use of
literature for language learning
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3 Definition of literature
The Use of Literature as Resource
and for Study in the ESL Classroom
Using literature for teaching
elements of language
Creating critical appreciation
and thinking through literary
texts
Literature with a small l vs. big
L

This unit explores the notion of literature
from historical, social and cultural
perspectives.

It considers issues related to the
classification of literature

It reviews the assumptions behind the use of
literature for language learning
4 Theories and strategies for the
teaching of prose

This unit discusses the various literary
based methods for the teaching and reading
of prose.
5 Theories and strategies for the
teaching of prose

This unit discusses the various language
based methods for the teaching and reading
of prose.
6 Theories and strategies for the
teaching of poetry

This unit discusses the various literary
based methods for the teaching and reading
of poetry.
7 Theories and strategies for the
teaching of poetry

This unit discusses the various language
based methods for the teaching and reading
of prose.
8 Theories and strategies in
developing literature tests for the
language classroom

This unit looks at the various form of
constructs that can be used to assess
learning of literature.
9 Techniques and strategies in
materials evaluation, selection and
adaptation.

This unit looks at multiple uses of material
and media in the teaching of literature.
10 Assessments and alternative
assessments for literature.

This unit provides engages learner in
working out interesting and engaging was of
alternative assessments for literature.



















16. Prepared by: _______________________________ Signature: ________________

Approved by: ____________________________ Signature: ________________
(Head of programme)

Date : __________________

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Assignment One: Feature of Literature Syllabi review literature syllabus

Students are required to review literature on this topic. Based on your readings review at
least 2 literature curriculum. Focus on examining the following issues goal of the
programme, expected learning outcomes, learning/teaching theories that underpin the
programme, materials/text that are used, and types of activities used (describe at least 3
briefly). To conclude the assignment, discuss briefly how your readings and the work on
the assignment has helped you understand what teaching of literature is.


Ensure that you observe the necessary conditions research ethics.

Assessment Criteria:

Item Criteria Marks
1. Critical review of syllabus 20
2. Personal reflections and thoughts on what is reviewed 5
3 Language and academic conventions 5
Total 30

Word count: 1500

Deadline: Friday, 31 October 2014


Assignment 2: Project: Literature teaching activity module

Work in pairs to develop to develop a literature teaching module. Select either a
prose or a poetry text and develop at least 3 lessons to teach the text. Follow the
standard School of Education lesson plan format

The assignment should contain the following:
1. Introduction to the task
2. The literary text and a brief synopsis and interpretation of the text
3. Lesson plans

Students are required to write a report in between 2000 to 3000 words


Assessment Criteria:

Item Criteria Marks
1 Synopsis and interpretation 5
2 Creativity 5
3 Lesson plans 20
Total 30

Deadline: Friday 28 November 2014
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Assignment 3: Developing a literature assessment

Students work individually. Develop a test or an alternative assessment that you would use to
gauge students learning of one or more literary texts.
a. Identify and justify assessment goals
b. Develop a test / alternative assessment
c. Create the assessment rubrics and strategy

Evaluation Criteria

Item Criteria Mark
1 Ability to identify and justify assessment goals 10
2 Develop test/assessment 10
3. Create assessment rubrics and startegy 10
Total 30


Deadline: Friday 26 December 2014