MAAL 1008-Vocabulary Teaching and Learning Analyses -Arts & Humanities Assignment Help

Task 

Aims/Objectives:
This postgraduate level elective course introduces latest research and practice on vocabulary teaching and learning with the goal of critically reviewing pedagogy for teachers and learners alike. Some key topics we cover include goals of vocabulary acquisition, dimensions of morphological/lexical/collocational knowledge, teaching and learning strategies in general and specialized domains, dictionaries and contexts, testing, corpora and computer-assisted vocabulary learning.

The course discusses ways of assessing learners’ vocabulary knowledge and reviews on-line approaches to vocabulary teaching aids such as the use of corpora and autonomous lexical development.

The course features a mix of lectures and seminars, so much of the learning happens through interactive, in-class discussion among students and with instructor(s). The course and reading materials survey the field and its latest development, which in turn prepare students to critically examine vocabulary teaching and learning and its application in Hong Kong and beyond. 

Course Learning Outcomes
1 understand how words are stored and retrieved in the human mind
2 describe a variety of word learning strategies
3 present novel words to students in an appropriate and effective way
4 analyse vocabulary measurement and assessment tools
5 critically review vocabulary learning programmes

Contingency plan: 
In case of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. sickness or the University moves all teaching online with very short notice), please stay tuned for latest announcements posted on Moodle and/or by emails. I strive to post the latest announcements at least two hours before class. This is to minimize disruption to your travel plan to campus, and other study/work schedule and progress. A make-up class will be arranged shortly after, in case a session is cancelled.

Assessment Tasks

Written assignment
A critical review of recent research studies (i.e. past 10 years) or a small-scale investigation into one or more of the issues concerning vocabulary teaching and/or learning (2,500 words ± 10%). Please submit a soft copy of the written assignment to Turnitin by the due date. 

General Standard for Assessment
• Understanding of the task and key concepts/issues involved;
• Depth of analysis and/or critique in response to the task
• Use of appropriate professional and/or research literature to support response;
• Structure and organization of response;
• Presentation of response according to appropriate academic and linguistic conventions