Majma’ah University
College of Science and Humanities – Rumah
Campus . Department of English
B.A in English
Programme :
Linguistics III
Course :
Fakhry Elieba
Course Coordinator :
Programme Coordinator : Dr.Salah Alfarwan
10/11 / 2015
Course Specification Approved Date :
Institution:
Academic Department :
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Linguistics III
Course Code: Eng. 427
2 hours
2. Credit hours :
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: B.A in English Language
4 – Course Language : English
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Fakhry Elsayed
Level 7/ 4th year
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered :
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 Eng. 320 Linguistics I , Eng. 323 Linguistics II
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
9 - Location if not on main campus :
) Rumah Campus (
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
B - Blended (traditional and online)
D - e-learning
E - Correspondence
F - Other
X
What percentage?
90 %
X
What percentage?
10 %
What percentage?
0%
What percentage?
0%
What percentage?
0%
Comments :
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
Students should be able to:
1. Identify the basic principles characterizing each of the various schools of
linguistics.
2.
Provide an explanation of the different linguistic theories.
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3.
Compare and contrast the various linguistic approaches.
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented :
1. Increased use of IT or web-based reference material
2. Use Web-CT for uploading material
3. Consistently change the list of readings.
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Definitions and background of syntax, emantics and prags
Dexis and distance
Reference and Interference
Reference and Interference
presupposition and entailment
cooperation and implecature
speech acts and events
politness and interaction
politness and interaction
conversation and prefrence structure
Discourse and culture
Rivision
Rivision
No. of
Weeks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Contact
Hours
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
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Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
26 hours
None
None
Credit
None
None
None
None
None
None
26 hours
2
2
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
2 hours
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and
Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Compare and contrast the various linguistic approaches.
1.2 Identify pragmatics and its different approaches
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 1. Ability to think critically and analytically.
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
Lectures.
Class discussion.
Assignment.
Midterm exams.
Final exam.
Class
discussion.
..................
Lectures
Class
participation and
discussion.
2.
Assignments. 3.
Midterm exams.
4. Final exam.
2.2 2. Ability to make comparisons between different approaches Class discussion. ..................
2.3
to the study of language.
3. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to texts.
Individual
meetings with
students
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 The ability of students to complete both reading and writing Lectures
assignments in due time. This gives evidence of their which
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in Active
class
students participation
Course
Teaching
Strategies
responsibility.
are made aware
of
the
significance of
time
management
2. The ability of students to participate in class discussion. Class discussion
This creates cooperation
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
3.2
Course
Assessment
Methods
reflects
the
students’ ability
to keep up with
the
reading
Schedule
Research papers
will attest to the
student’s ability
to
fulfill
assignments and
respect
dead
lines
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
Encourage
4.1 Use of Academic English
4.2 . Use of the computer and internet to gather information.
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 None
Set
particular
students to make points
on
extensive use of whether
the
online material
above methods
for
obtaining
material
have
been
implemented.
Encourage
..................
students
to
consult
the
specialist in the
computer lab for
help on web
based material.
None
None
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
1
2
3
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Assessment task
Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
1st Mid exam
Week 6
20%
2nd Mid exam
Week 13
20%
All along
10%
All along
10%
Class participation and attendants
Assignments
4
Final exam
At the end
of term
40%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Teacher is available 2 office hours weekly. Also students can reach
the teacher via email.
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
 -Gorge Yule –Pragmatics
2. List Essential References Materials :
None
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
Matthews, P. H. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics, Oxford University Press.
4. List Electronic Materials :
None
5. Other learning material :
None
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation
 Lecture room that accommodates the number of registered
Students.
2. Computing resources
 Projector.
 Smart board.
3. Other resources
None
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G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:
. Midterm evaluation feedback form to increase instructor’s awareness of the
weak and strong points of the class.
. End of term college evaluation of the course by students (to be collected by
the department)
End-of-term debriefing in class of students and teacher regarding what went
well and what could have gone better.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department
Instructor :
Peer observation to benefit from colleagues’ objective feedback and
suggestions for improvement.
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
1. Training sessions.
2. Workshops to facilitate the exchange of experiences amongst faculty
members.
3. Regular meetings where problems are discussed and solutions given. 4.
Discussion of challenges in the classroom with colleagues and supervisors.
5. Encouragement of faculty members to attend professional development
conferences.
6. Keep up to date with pedagogical theory and practice.
7. Set goals for achieving excellence in teaching at the beginning of each
new semester after reviewing last semester’s teaching strategies and results.
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
Check marking of a sample of examination papers either by a resident or
visiting faculty member.
Students who believe they are under graded can have their papers checked
by a second reader.
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course
effectiveness and planning for improvement :
. Compare syllabi and course description with other universities (including
those on the net).
. Bi-annual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement.
Have a curriculum review committee to review the curriculum periodically and
suggest improvements.
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Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator
Name :
Fakhry Elieba
Signature : ...........................
Date :
10/11 / 2015
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Department Head
Name :
Signature :
Date :
Dr.Salah Alfarwan
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…./ … / …… H