Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
COURSE SPECIFICATION
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Course Specification
Institution: King Abdul-Aziz University
College/Department : Faculty of Arts and Humanities / Department of European
Languages and Literature
A Course Identification and General Information
1.Course title and code: Fiction 342
2. Credit hours: 3
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
B.A English
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:
1. Dr. Hind Reda Jamal Al-leil
2. Dr. Sameeha Haddad (Coordinator)
3. Dr. Aisha Al-Harbi
5. Level/year at which this course is offered:
Level Six
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)
Introduction to Literature
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)
8. Location if not on main campus
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B Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply characteristics of the eighteenth and nineteenth century novels to the
required texts

Apply elements of fiction to the prescribed text books (novels)

Fully recognize and differentiate between main characteristics of the two kinds
of novels under study

Identify the authors in relation to their novels ' contributions to their own time,
both socially and politically

To perform critical analysis of the texts involved.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented.
 To encourage students to search the Web for electronic material related to the
course
 To train them on how to use such material for conducting computer-based
programs and present them in class
C. Course Description
It is the aim of this course to introduce the students to specimens of English
fiction belonging to the eighteenth and nineteenth century. It emphasizes the
importance of both centuries in the history of fiction and the achievements of its
authors. The course also introduces the students to deep analysis of the texts in
relation to narrative elements and techniques and literary theory.
1. Topics to be Covered:
List of Topics

Characteristics of 18th and 19th century novels
Historical background, brief biography of author, and complete
analysis of the required novel (1) Sense and Sensibility
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No of
Weeks
Contact
hours
2
6
5
15
Historical background, brief biography of author, and complete
analysis of the required novel (2) Great Expectations
5
15
2. Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture:
Tutorial:
Laboratory
Practical/Field
work/Internship
Other:
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This
should be an average :for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
None
4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning
a. Knowledge
1. Students are expected to gain some knowledge about the characteristics
and development of the English novel during the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries.
2. They are also required to become fully acquainted with terms of the
elements of fiction (plot, theme, ..etc.) and apply them to the required texts.
b. Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge
1. Students are required to read prescribed text books.
2. Teacher has a full discussion in class; she uses power point media if needed
3. Students perform oral discussion of certain material via power point
presentations
c. Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Class Participation
Quizzes
Midterms that include objective and essay questions , and short (brief) notes
Class presentations
Final Exams
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b. Cognitive Skills
(i) Description of cognitive skills to be developed
By the end of the course, SWAT:
1. Think critically and analytically
2. Use literary and academic English
3. Write critical analysis of literary texts
4. appreciate verbally their colleagues ideas during class discussions
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills
1. Teacher has a full discussion in class; she uses power point media if needed
2. Students are required to read prescribed text books and perform oral
discussion of certain material via power point presentations
(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

Class Discussion

Class presentations based on Web search

Quizzes, midterms and final exams
c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be
developed
By the end of the course, SWAT:
1. Interpret instructor's commands and directions correctly to execute
assigned tasks successfully
2. present their opinions effectively in class discussions
3. comment on their colleagues' ideas and opinions when presented in
class
4. act responsibly and ethically in carrying out their projects
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities
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
Class Discussion

Class presentations based on Web search
(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry
responsibility

Discussion of presented material in class
d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.
Students are trained to:
1. Use web and electronic resources to collect data related to assigned texts
2. Use Power-Point and laptop—projector system
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
1. Power-Point and data projection
2. Discussion of students' presented material
(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

Discussing class Presentation performed by students
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assess
ment
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project,
examination etc.)
Week due
Proportion
of Final
Assessment
1
Quiz
20%
2
Midterm 1
Througho
ut the
semester
7
3
Midterm 2
12
15%
4
Class participation & presentation
Throughout 10%
the
semester
15%
D. Student Support
1. Arrangements for availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations
and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be
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available each week)
E Learning Resources
1. Required Text(s)
2. Essential References
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
4.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional
standards/regulations
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie
number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)
2. Computing resources
3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list
requirements or attach list)
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:

Oral discussion of new and previous material
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
Discussion of class presentation performed by students
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
 power point device
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an
independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange
and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness
and planning for improvement.
 A monthly meeting with the other teachers to discuss issues related to the
course

To encourage students to read the assigned texts seriously and diligently

To train students to refer to other books and Web resources for better
understanding of the course
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