INTRODUCTORY LITERATURE (TSL082)
ABOUT TSL082
Introductory Literature (TSL082) is one of the core subjects that Im taking in TESL Foundation course. My respective lecturer for this subject is Madam G. Nagamany Govindan.
In this subject I have been taught about literary elements and have been introduced to the beauty of literature.
THE LEARNING PROCESS
For semester 1, I have been introduced to plethora of literature content such as:
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Literary elements
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Short stories
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Mariah - Che Husna Azhari
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Looking For Rain God - Bessie Head
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The Examination Day -Henry Slesar
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A Quid of Sireh, a Bowl of Water -Khadijah Hashim
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The Lotus Eater - W. Somerset Maugham
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Poems
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Parting at Morning - Robert Browning
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Meeting at Night - Robert Browning
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This is Just to Say - William Carlos
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Beloved - Usman Awang
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Novel
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Animal Farm
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ASSIGNMENTS
Me and my course mates have been assigned to two major assignments in this course. Both of them are group assignments.
My group mates for both assignments area Dinie, Fatin and Ain. LITEX presentation is our first assignment for this subject. In this assignment, we will be presenting five poems based on the theme that we have chosen. My group chose the theme 'The Spirit Of Nationalism'. Since we are currently studying in a middle of a pandemic, we have done this assignment on a website. It is contrasting with our TESL seniors where they did an exhibition for this assignment. I must say I am very proud of my team mates because we managed to complete the website regardless the hassle in setting a website. Here is our LITEX website link. Click button below to view our LITEX website!
As for the second assignment, we have been assigned for a novel presentation. My team were in charged to present minor characters in the novel Animal Farm. Here is our final outcome for the Animal Farm presentation slides. Do take a look!
ANIMAL FARM PRESENTATION-MINOR CHARACTERS PDF
Being in the same group for three assignments with Dinie, Fatin and Ain makes me realise that supportive team mates are very crucial. There are times where it gets overwhelming but they never fail to give mental support. Especially with the pandemic that is happening at the moment, everyone misses home and are really stressed with online classes and assessments. But still, they will always be around and cheer me and others when we starting to lose grip. Hey, Dinie, Fatin and Ain! If any of you are reading this I hope you know that Im grateful that I am once in the same team as all of you. You guys are the best.
PERSONAL REVIEW FOR TSL082 AS A WHOLE
Truthfully, Im now aware how little is my knowledge in literature after few class session with Madam Nagamany. Im now able to improve my view on literature and will keep improving. Thanks to Madam Nagamany for always giving us new ideas related to literature.