Level 7 Graduate Diploma TESOL

Assignment Brief: Module 01

Introduction to Language

Student Name
Module Number and Title Module 01: Introduction to Language

Academic Year 2021

Unit Assessor Ms. Clare Fernando

Assignment Title Assignment 01: Essay Submissions from Section A & B

Issue Date 09th of October 2021

Submission Date 06th of November 2021

IV Name
Date

Submission Format:
To be submitted in the form of a word-processed Document. This needs to be submitted in the form

of soft copy.

Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO 1. Be aware of the nature of language

LO 2. Have a knowledge of the different varieties of language
LO 3. Understand what constitutes error in language
LO 4. Understand how language is acquired
LO 5. Know which methodologies can be used to teach English
LO 6. Know the principles on which modern language teaching is based 

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 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria for Section A

Learning Outcome Pass Merit Distinction

LO 1. Be aware of the Merely states answer to Explains with examples Applies the knowledge
nature of language the questions given. to how the nature of of the nature of language
Does not demonstrate language decides what to to examine how a second
the connection of the learn and how to learn. language is learned.
nature of language to Demonstrate relevance Analyses language as a
real life language but not with strong structure and system of
learning connection to the spoken and written
components of language communication
Identifies the language Explains with examples Defines language
LO 2. Have a knowledge varieties they have how language varies varieties related to social
of the different varieties noticed in the English according to politeness, and academic contexts.
of language language. social status, colloquial Provides examples for
Minimum number of or formal set up and the language functions
examples, with less context. including exponents to
explanation the functions.
LO 3. Understand what Recognizes errors occur Explains that dialects Evaluates English
constitutes error in due to inappropriate use exist and they fit Language as constitutes
language of language. appropriately in of World Englishes and
Demonstrates the identified discourse explains with examples
understanding that errors groups that the dialects enrich
are not punishable Elaborates the instances and adds to the pool of
crimes of vocabulary and knowledge of English
structure do not fit very language.
well into conventions
LO 4. Understand how Name the language Describe the language Explains language
language is acquired acquisition theories. acquisition theories with acquisition theories,
examples. concepts, research
Describe them Describe first language elaborately.
substantially. and second language Explains language
acquisition theories with development stages with
reference to the reference to observation
philosophers or the of a young child.
linguists concerned.
LO 5. Know which List the language Explains language Evaluates language
methodologies can be teaching methodologies. teaching methodologies teaching methodologies
used to teach English adequately giving comparing modern
examples of situations developments.
they can be applied. Discusses the methods
used in the postmodern
era.

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 LO 6. Know the Describe the language Explains the language Justifies the reasons for
principles on which teaching principles that a teaching principles as building a lesson on
modern language starter teacher should appropriate in the language teaching
teaching is based base his/ her teaching on. modern world. principles.
Displays the ability to
base a lesson on selected
principles.

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Graduate Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Assessment Brief

Student Name/ID Number

Unit Number and Title Module 01: Introduction to Language

Academic Year 2021

Unit Tutor Ms. Clare Fernando

Assignment Title Assignment Submission from Section A & B

Issue Date 09th of October 2021

Submission Date 06th of November 2021

IV Name & Date

Submission Format

Assignment Question from Section A: To be submitted in the form of a word-processed essay to

address one question from section A.
SECTION A

Assessment Summary: Out of the 4 questions given you are required to answer only one question.

1. Describe your own experience of learning a language or languages.

You can cover the following points:

Was it taught or 'picked up'? How? When did learning start, how long was it for and how frequent

was your exposure to the language? What experience of native speakers of the language? What

was the bias of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, translation, literature, pronunciation

teaching? What kinds of texts and other materials or teaching aids were used? What about the

teacher's personality? How efficient was your learning? Which language varieties did you master?

Where are the gaps in your knowledge or ability?

What conclusions can you draw for your own teaching of English?

2. Explain, with examples, how language varies according to the context in which it is spoken or

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 written.

3. What is meant by appropriateness (or appropriacy) in language use?

4. Language is communication. Discuss.

Guidelines for Formatting: The written account must be in Times New Roman, 12, 1.5 line
spacing. Should not exceed more than 1500 words.

Assignment Question from Section B: To be submitted in the form of a word-processed Essay to

address one question from Section B. Choose only one question out of 04 questions given from
section B.

SECTION B

Assessment Summary:

1. What are the principles on which foreign language teaching is based? What are the

justifications for them?

2. Describe how children acquire their mother tongue.

3. From your experience of a young child that you know describe the stage of language

acquisition he or she is at, and what preceded this.

4. Choose two or three methods of language teaching and compare/discuss the merits or otherwise

of each.

Guidelines for Formatting: The written account must be in Times New Roman, 12, 1.5 line
spacing. Word limit of 1500 words.

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 Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1. Be aware of the nature of language

LO 2. Have a knowledge of the different varieties of language
LO 3. Understand what constitutes error in language
LO 4. Understand how language is acquired
LO 5. Know which methodologies can be used to teach English
LO 6. Know the principles on which modern language teaching is based 

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 General Guidelines

1. Your assignment brief should attach first and next comes the content of the assignment question.
This entire brief needs to be attached first before answering the assignment questions.
2. A cover page or title page: You should always attach a title page to your assignment.
3. Fill the details requested in the cover pages of the assignment brief accurately.
4. All the assignments need to be prepared using word processing software. For example, Microsoft
Office Packages.
5. Allow 1-inch margin on each side of the paper. (Top, Bottom, Left and Right)

Word-processing Guidelines

1. Use a font type that is easy for the examiner or the marker to read. The font size should be 12 and
should be in the style of Times New Roman.
2. Use 1.5 line spacing; justify all the content of the paragraphs.
3. Ensure that all headings are consistent in terms of size and font style.
4. Use footer function on the word processor to insert Your Name, Subject, and Assignment No and
Page number on each page.
5. Use word processing application spell check and grammar check in final editing of the
assignment.

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 Important Points

1. Check carefully the hand in date and the instructions given with the assignment. Late submissions
will not be accepted.
2. Ensure that you give yourself enough time in completing the assignments by the deadline.
3. You should ensure to manage your time effectively.
4. Failure in achieving at least a PASS grade will result in a REFERRAL to be given.
5. Non submission of work without any valid reason also results in REFERRAL. You are required to
either repeat the module or work on an alternative assignment.
6. Plagiarism is highly disallowed and this may lead to REFERRAL of the assignment or even be
excluded from the course once being caught (Plagiarism: It is the act of attempting to pass off other
people’s work and ideas as your own. This includes: copying from another learner, copying from
books or the internet, paraphrasing, subcontracting the work to someone else, and submitting the
same piece of work for two different purposes).

Submission Procedure

1. The online soft copy of the document needs to be submitted through online before the deadline
through an email to academic department.
Email ID:[email protected] and
CC to [email protected]

2. Please rename the word file as: NAME (First & Last Name) _ Module 01_ Assessment –
Section A/Section B

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