ASSIGNMENT

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HBEL3303
LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING
SEPTEMBER 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 MSWORD 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 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:
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction
0
5
10
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
Missing
Item

Low

Fair

Above average

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.

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.

Weight

Excellent

Max
Marks

Criteria
Introduction

Data
Method

Collection

4
The introduction
previews the
structure and
objectives of the
paper clearly.
Important
concepts are also
clearly explained.
Describes in detail
the processes and
rationale on
respondents
selection, and
documents and
records referred to.

Identification of errors:
(Suggested answer)
Descriptive
1. Noun phrase
2. Verb phrase
a)Subject-verb
agreement
b) Simple past tense
3. Complex sentence

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
expectation.

10

Description of errors
made by students made
(examples)
Interlingual
False analogy
Misanalysis
Incomplete rule
application
Exploiting redundancy
Overlooking cooccurrence restrictions
System-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.

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

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

Surface structure
1.Omission
2.Addition
3.Misinformation
4.Misordering
5.Blends

the course module.

Conclusion

Organisation

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.

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.

TOTAL MARKS

the course module.

The analysis is
deemed above
expectation.
The conclusion is
strong. It ties up/
brings together the
introduction,
content and
evaluation. Well
summarised.
Details are placed
in a logical order
and presented
effectively. The
paper is
interesting.

40