English Language
Department
College of Science and
Humanities in Rumaah
Course Syllabus
Course Number and Title:
ENG 429, Prose and Style
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Course Description:
Level Eight
None
Compulsory
Dr. Najeeb us Saqlain
na.khan@mu.edu.sa
3 Hours
Monday 2:00-5:00 ( Classroom 120)
The course focuses on different styles of Written text and analysis of the text.
Course Objectives:
Students will be able to:
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Identify the main principles of various Discursive theories
Explain the historical development of the Discourse theory
Explain the earlier discourse theory, Aspects of discourse analysis and principles.
Apply discourse analysis to varied language data
Requirements:
Required Textbook:
Optional Textbooks:
Grading:
Grading System:
a) Attendance (no more than 3 absences are allowed), b) Participation, c)
Assignments, and d) Taking the midterm and final exams.
). 1st midterm----------20% 2). 2st midterm------20% 3). Quizzes -------10%
4) Homework--------10% 5). Final Exam------------40%
A+: 95-100; ------A: 90-95; ------B+: 85-89; ----B: 80-84; ----C+: 75-79; --C: 70-74; ---------D+: 65-69; -----D: 60-64; ------F: -59.
Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
No. of Weeks
Contact Hours
Introduction to the course
Chapter One: Discourse and ideology
1
3
1
3
Chapter two : Discursive structures
1
3
Chapter four: Discursive structures
1
3
Chapter five: Discourse analysis, critical
linguistics and social psychology
1
3
Chapter six: Discourse analysis, critical linguistics
and social psychology
1
3
Chapter seven: Power ,Domination and Hegemony
1
3
Chapter eight: Ideology and Persuasion
1
3
Chapter nine: Ideology and Persuasion
1
3
Chapter ten: Texts and practices
1
3
Revision
1
3
Final Exam