PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN (TESL) PENDIDIKAN RENDAH COURSEWORK

PROGRAMME: PPG (TESL) NAME:

COURSE : TSL 3102 (R) Literature in English

SEMESTER : 1

DATE SET DATE DUE TASK 1 : 30/7/2011 TASK 1 :20/8/2011

TASK 2: 24/9/2011 TASK 2: 24/9/2011 _______________________________________________________________________________ LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of literary criticism (1.3) 2. Analyse short stories based on various theories of literary criticism (2.3) 3. Analyse poems according to their form, structure and features 4. Analyse the differences that historical perspective, literary form and culture generate (1.2,

6.3) SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students should be able to: 1. read and analyse a short story with critical awareness of relevant theories of literary

criticism

2. conduct an oral presentation with meaningful justification of literary criticism 3. differentiate the different forms and features of poetry

COURSEWORK:

(A) TASK 1: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (30%)

Discuss the application of at least two relevant theories of literary criticism in a short story you

have studied in this course. Your answer should not be more than 800 words. THE TASK

This is an individual assessment.

Carefully select the relevant theories of literary criticism and apply them to the selected short story.

Justify your choice by referring closely to the text and providing textual evidence.

Analysis should show evidence of critical thinking.

A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. A clear and critical understanding of the task 2. Originality in presentation 3. Appropriate language use

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

1. Cite the source of the text and any references you use, using the APA format. 2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed. 3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. 4. The cover page should have the following information:

a. Name b. Index number and ID c. Class/Group d. Title of Essay e. Lecturers name

5. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submissions will be dealt with severely.

(B) TASK 2: QUIZ (20%)

The 1-hour quiz (structured/MCQ) will test your understanding of the the forms, structure and features of a variety of poems.

MARKING CRITERIA

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

Prepared by

____________

(A.JEYARATHA)

Component Leader

TSL 3102 Literature in English

PPG Ambilan Jun 2011

Verified by

________

Head of English Studies Department

PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN DENGAN KEPUJIAN (TESL) PENDIDIKAN

RENDAH

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 2011 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

MARKING SCHEME

GRADE/MARK

DESCRIPTORS

EXCELLENT

27 - 30

Excellent discussion- convincing and precise

Shows excellent ability to analyse, make inferences and support views

Analysis reflects excellent understanding of literary theories

Well elaborated justifications and very convincing Sophisticated structure and vocabulary

Varied and appropriate linking

Accurate spelling and punctuation with hardly any errors

Referencing adheres fully to the correct academic conventions

GOOD

22 - 26

Very good discussion clear and precise Shows good ability to analyse, make inferences and support views

Analysis reflects good understanding of literary theories

Elaborated justifications with clear textual evidence

Some sophisticated structure and vocabulary

Good linking

Generally accurate spelling and punctuation with some errors Referencing adheres closely to the correct academic conventions

SATISFACTORY

18 - 21

Satisfactory discussion

Shows a fair ability to analyse, make inferences and support views

Analysis reflects a fair understanding of literary theories

Well organized justifications with some textual evidence A few sophisticated structures and vocabulary

Good linking

Generally accurate spelling and punctuation with a number of errors which do not impede clarity of interpretation

Referencing adheres loosely to the correct academic conventions

PASS 17 - 15

Weak discussion

Shows a weak ability to analyse, make inferences and support views

Analysis reflects weak understanding of literary theories

Reasonably organized justifications but with inadequate textual evidence

Fairly accurate structures and vocabulary although much of it is basic Some basic grammatical errors which impede understanding

Referencing does not adhere to the correct academic conventions

WEAK 14 - 0

Shallow analysis of the text

Shows poor ability to analyse, make inferences and support views

Analysis reflects poor or no understanding of literary theories Justifications are often repeated or irrelevant

Structures and vocabulary are very basic with numerous errors

No or irrelevant referencing