Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Education

(i)Programme Aims

The aims of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Educaction programme are as follows:

  1. Expose students to general principles of teaching and learning of English in an English as a Second Language environment
  2. Introduce students to the workings of the English language
  3. Improve their language proficiency and competency so as to be able to teach effectively
  4. Equip students with the necessary skills so that they become effective, trained and competent language educators
  5. Expose students to the use of current technology, approaches and techniques inEnglisheducation

(ii)Objectives of Course of Study

  1. Apply the principles of teaching and learning to language teaching situations so as to conduct a language lesson effectively to learners of English as a second language
  2. Design suitable curricula and syllabi, prepare teaching plans appropriate for the teaching and learning of English as a second language
  3. Analyse and use English Language structures in various discourses in a variety of contexts for the purpose of teaching and learning language situations
  4. Evaluate and assess the language proficiency of the language learners
  5. Evaluate and assess teaching materials and resources used in language teaching and learning

(iii)Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

  1. Prepare and use effectively, teaching-learning materials for language learners from various language abilities and cultural backgrounds
  2. Write curricula, syllabi and lesson plans for different language skills
  3. Evaluate, select and write suitable materials for the teaching and learning of English
  4. Construct table of specifications and test items for language tests and examinations
  5. Conduct self-evaluation of teaching skills so as to develop professionally and academically
  6. Incorporate educational technology in the language teaching and learning process
  7. Write research papers related to language teaching and learning for conference presentation, publications and/or academic development.

(iv) Pre-requisite table

No / Unit Code / Unit Name / Pre-Requisite
(Unit Code/Name)
1 / UALL 1023 / Structure and Grammar of English 2 / UALL 1013 Structure and Grammar of English 1
2 / UALL 2013 / English Morphology and Syntax / UALL 1004 Introduction to Linguistics in English
3 / UALL 1033 / Semantics / UALL 1004 Introduction to Linguistics
4 / UALL 2034 / Sociolinguistics / UALL 1004 Introduction to Linguistics
5 / UALL 2004 / Psycholinguistics / UALL 1004 Introduction to Linguistics
6 / UALN 2023 / Teaching of Reading / UALL 2053 Language Learning Theories
7 / UALN 2033 / Teaching of Speaking and Listening / UALL 2053 Language Learning Theories
8 / UALN 1003 / Teaching of Writing / UALL 2053 Language Learning Theories
9 / UALN 2043 / Teaching of Vocabulary / UALN 2023 Teaching of Reading
10 / UALN 2003 / Teaching of Grammar / UALN 1003 Teaching of Writing
11 / UAPP 1043 / Educational Psychology / UAPP 1014 Introduction to Psychology
12 / UALN 3003 / Language Testing and Assessment / UALN 2043 Teaching of Vocabulary
UALN 2003 Teaching of Grammar
13 / UALZ 3006 / Project / Earned 87 credits
14 / UALN 3006 / Industrial Training / Earned 87 credits

(V) Course structure

Year 1

Trimester I

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Trimester II

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Trimester III

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit
MPW 2133 / Pengajian Malaysia / 3 / MPW2113/
MPW2123/
UALX1003 / Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)*/ Bahasa Kebangsaan (B)*/
Foreign Language* / 3 / MPW2143/MPW2153 / Pengajian Islam/ Pendidikan Moral / 3
UALG 2003 / Language Teaching / 3 / UALL 1024 / English Phonetics and Phonology / 4 / UALL 1023 / Structure and Grammar of English II / 3
UALL 1044 / Introduction to English Literature / 4 / UALL 1013 / Structure and Grammar of English I / 3 / UALN 1003 / Teaching of Writing / 3
UALL 1004 / Introduction to Linguistics / 4 / UALL 2053 / Language Learning Theories / 3
UAPP 1014 / Introduction to Psychology / 4 / UALL 1033 / Semantics / 3
UBMM 1011 / SunZi’s Art of War and Business Strategies / 1
TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 18 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 17 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 9

Year 2

Trimester I

/

Trimester II

/

Trimester III

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit
UALL 2024 / Malaysian Literature in English / 4 / UALL 2013 / English Morphology and Syntax / 3 /

UALN 2033

/ Teaching of Speaking and Listening / 3
UALL 2004 / Psycholinguistics / 4 / UALL 2034 / Sociolinguistics / 4 / UALN 2043 / Teaching of Vocabulary / 3
UALN 2003 / Teaching of Grammar / 3 / UALL 2044 / Research Methodology / 4 / UXXX xxxx / Elective II** / 3
UALL 1083 / Academic Writing / 3 / UALN 2013 / Teaching of Literature / 3
UXXX xxxx / Elective I** / 3 / UALN 2023 / Teaching of Reading / 3
UALL XXX3 / Introduction to Literatures in English / 3 / USCC1XXX / Co-curricular Units / 2
TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 20 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 19 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 9

Elective I and II** (Choose any two in two semesters)

UAPO 1003Introduction to Political Science

UAPS 1013Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices

UALL 3033 Public Speaking and Oral Presentation

UAPS 2013Culture and Communication

UBMM 1013Management Principles

(Elective subjects may be further added/ changed depending on UTAR Senate’s approval)

Year 3

Trimester I

/

Trimester II

/

Trimester III

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit /

Code

/ Unit / Credit
UAPP 1043 / Educational Psychology / 3 / UALN 3006 / Industrial Training / 6 /

UALN 3023

/ Teaching Materials: Selection and Development / 3
UALZ 3006 / Project / 6 / UALN 3033 / Educational Technology / 3
UALN 3003 / Language Testing and Assessment / 3 / UALN 3043 / Curriculum and Syllabus Design / 3
UALN 3013 / Introduction to Philosophy of Education / 3
TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 15 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 6 / TOTAL CREDIT VALUE / 9

TOTAL ACADEMIC CREDITS = 120

CO-CURRICULUM CREDIT = 2 TOTAL CREDITS = 122