ASSIGNMENT

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HBEL3403
TEACHING OF LITERATURE
JANUARY 2015 SEMESTER
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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 9th 22nd March 2015. Submission after 22nd March
2015 will NOT be accepted.

9.

Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars 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:

Assignments with 10 - 30% overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks
scored.
Assignments with 31 - 50% overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks
scored.
Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
The literature texts chosen for literature in Malaysian classrooms are not entirely suitable
because they reflect cultures that are alien to Malaysian students.
Discuss the statement above in relation to two texts that are actually used to teach literature in
the English language in Malaysian classrooms.

[Total: 40 marks]

Assignment Rubrics

Criteria

Weight

Knowledge of
relevant
materials and
evidence of
reading

Presentation
and structure

1.5

Understandin
g of issues/
Application

Missing
Item
0
Contains very little
appropriate material or
contains numerous
errors and omissions;
Lacks evidence of
knowledge relevant to
the topic and/or
significantly misuses
terminology; Is
plagiarised.
No information
provided regarding
objectives of
assignment;
Unsubstantiated/invali
d conclusions based
on anecdote and
generalisation only, or
no conclusions at all;
Meaning unclear
and/or grammar and/or
spelling contain
frequent errors.
Demonstrates a lack of
understanding of
theoretical material
and/or lacks
application.

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards
2
Uses a limited range of
source material;
Reasonable knowledge
of topic and some use
of appropriate
terminology.

Meets
Standard
3
Draws on a range of
sources; Perhaps
some areas covered in
depth; Good
knowledge of topic
and use of appropriate
terminology.

Exceeds
Standard
4
Breadth and depth of reading
and understanding of relevant
arguments and issues;
Perhaps some areas covered
in depth and awareness of
provisional nature of
knowledge. Uses appropriate
terminology consistently.

Has provided generalised

objectives and focused the
work on the topic area;
Limited evidence of
conclusions supported by
theory/literature; Meaning
apparent but language not
always fluent; Grammar
and/or spelling contain errors.

Has outlined objectives

and addressed them at
the end of the work;
Some evidence of
conclusions grounded
in theory/literature;
Language mainly
fluent; Grammar and
spelling mainly
accurate.

Has defined objectives

and addressed them
through the work;
Good summary of
arguments based in
theory/
Literature Language
fluent;
Grammar and spelling
accurate.

Clarity of argument and

expression; Has defined
objectives in detail and
addressed them
comprehensively; Analytical
and clear conclusions well
grounded in literature; Fluent
writing style appropriate to
type of assignment; Grammar
and spelling accurate.

Demonstrates a basic ability

to address theoretical
material and/or shows limited
evidence of application.

Demonstrates the
ability to address
theoretical
material and/or shows
evidence of application.

Demonstrates the
ability to work with
theoretical
material effectively
and/or shows evidence
of application.

Depth of insight into

theoretical issues and/or
application to practice; Where
appropriate, demonstrates an
ability to apply ideas to new
material or in a new context.

12

1
Shows only sparse coverage
of relevant material or
contains some errors and
omissions; Limited
knowledge of topic but some
use of appropriate
terminology. Overdependence on source
material.

Max
Marks
12

Referencing
and
conforming
Criteria to
instructions

Conclusion

1.5
Weight

Missing
Item
Referencing is absent
or
unsystematic;
Deviates significantly
from the required
parameters.

Weak
Some attempt at referencing;
Deviates slightly from the
required parameters.

No conclusion
provided.

There is no clear conclusion,

the paper just ends.

Partially Meets
Standards
Referencing is mainly
accurate; Work has
been submitted within
time boundaries and
within prescribed
parameters (e.g. word
length).
The conclusion is
recognisable, but does
not tie up introduction,
content and evaluation.

Meets
Standard
Referencing is mainly
accurate;
Work has been
submitted within time
boundaries and within
prescribed parameters
(e.g. word length)..
The conclusion ties
up/brings together the
introduction, content
and evaluation. Well
summarised.

Exceeds
Standard
Uses a standard referencing
system correctly and
consistently;
Work has been submitted
within time boundaries and
within prescribed parameters
(e.g. word length).
The conclusion is strong. It
ties up/ brings together the
introduction, content and
evaluation. Well summarised.

Max
Marks
4

TOTAL MARKS
40
NOTE: Please use one of the search engines to verify if you suspect that there has been a case of plagiarism. If you suspiscions are verified byt he search, award no marks.