Science and Humanitarian Studies – Al-Ghat
Institution:
Academic Department : Department of English.
B.A. in English.
Program :
Vocabulary Building.
Course :
Dr. Mohanad Sabha.
Course Coordinator :
Majmaah University
Program Coordinator :
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Course Specification Approved Date :
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Vocabulary Building.
Course Code: Eng 120
(30 Hours)
2. Credit hours :
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: B.A. in English.
4 – Course Language : English.
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Enas Fawzy Abdel Aziz
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : Level One/ 1st Year
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 None
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
 None.
9 - Location if not on main campus :
( Department of English)
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
B - Blended (traditional and online)
D - e-learning
E - Correspondence
F - Other
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Write the meanings of 450 newly introduced
words. 2. Spell these new words. 3. Use these new words in meaningful sentences. 4. Change the
part of speech of these words..
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented :
1. Increased use of technology (power point and data show) 2. Consistently change the list of topic
to be up to date and contemporary to motivate the students.
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C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
A general introduction about the course.
Air Travel: At the Airport/ In the Air/ propositions..
Books and Reading: Kinds of Books/ Reading/ explain the
difference between words/ Propositions. Mini Topics:
Success/Fame/..
Doctors and Hospitals: Medical Staff and Patients/ Doctors'
Surgeries and Hospitals. Mini topic: Pride.
Quiz.
Education. Flats and Houses: Renting a flat/ Buying a house/
explain the Difference.
Food and Restaurants: Eating out/ Entertaining at home. Mini
Topics: Birth/ Childhood and Adolescence/ Death.
1st Mid-term Exam .
Natural Disasters: Earthquake and Epidemic/ Fire. Shopping:
Kinds of Shops/ Going Shopping. Mini Topics: Human Sounds.
Television and Newspapers. Ways of Looking/Walking.
Collective Nouns/Young animals/ Occupation s/ male and female
2nd Midterm.
Word Building: Prefixes/ Suffixes. Nouns made from verbs/
Nouns made from Adjectives/ Adjectives made from Nouns/
Adjectives made from Verbs/Verbs made from Nouns/ Verbs
made from Adjectives. Problem Pairs.
No. of
Weeks
1
1
1
Contact
Hours
2
2
2
2
4
1
2
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1
2
Revision
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
20 hrs
None
None
10 hrs
None
30 hrs
Credit
18 hrs
None
None
12 hrs
None
30 hrs
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3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
6 hrs per
week
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
1.1
1.2
1.3
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
Knowledge
Meaning of 450 newly introduced words.
Spelling of these new words.
The different parts of speech of these words
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2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Differentiate between similar words
2.2 Use these words correctly in meaningful sentences
2.3 .....................................................................
2.4 .....................................................................
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Submit written assignments in due time.
3.2 Participate in class work and think individually at the
same time.
3.3 .....................................................................
lectures
Class discussion
Regular
exercises.
Visual aids to
facilitate
learning
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Using dictionaries in
class
Group and individual
work.
Using similar words
in different sentences.
Class
participation.
Homework
Grammar and meaning.
Midterms
exams
Lectures in which
students are made
aware
of
the
significance of time
management.
Regular
class
exercises to practice
using
new
vocabulary.
Encouraging group
work as well as
individual thinking
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
Students
4.1 Students will be able to use online dictionaries
will be
encouraged to make
extensive use of
material on the web.
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Quizzes
Midterms
Final exam
Qquizzes
and
Active
class
participation reflects
the students' ability
to keep up with the
scheduled topics.
Attending classes is
very important since
it is part of the
students’
class
participation
and
group work.
Assignments should
be handed on time,
no exceptions. This
will teach students
to be punctual and
respect deadlines.
Practicing using a
dictionary.
Course
Teaching
Strategies
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.0
5.1
5.2
Meaning of 450 newly introduced words.
Spelling of these new words.
The different parts of speech of these words.
Course
Assessment
Methods
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Psychomotor
Not applicable.
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5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task
Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
Quizzes
Week 6, 11
%10
2 Midterms
Week 8, 13
40%
Final Exam
Week 15
50%
1
2
3
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
6 hours per course per week; reachable via email
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
 Thomas, B J. Intermediate Vocabulary. England, Longman Group Limited , 1995
2. List Essential References Materials :

Oxford Dictionary

Webster Dictionary
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3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
 .............................................................
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4. List Electronic Materials :
 http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/
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5. Other learning material :
 None
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation
 Lecture rooms should be large enough to accommodate the number of registered
students
2. Computing resources
 Laptop computer
 projector system
3. Other resources
None
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:
 Midterm evaluation feed-back form to increase instructor’s awareness of the weak and
strong points of the class
 2. End of term college evaluation of course by students ( to be collected by the
department)
 3. End-of-term debriefing in class of students and teacher regarding what went well
and what could have gone better
 4. Small group instructional diagnosis (SGID) whereby instructors exchange classes
and gather information from each other's students on specific points outlined by the
department and the instructor being evaluated.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department
Instructor :
 Peer observation to benefit from colleagues’ objective feedback and suggestions for
improvement.
 Class observation by a supervisor or a senior faculty member
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
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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
 2. 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 :
 1. Compare syllabi and course description with other universities (including those on
the net)
 2. Bi-annual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement
 3. Have a curriculum review committee to review the curriculum periodically and
suggest improvements
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator
Enas Fawzy Abdel Aziz
Name :
Signature : Enas Fawzy
Date :
8/ 2 / 1436 H
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Department Head
Name :
Signature :
Date :
Dr. Mona Gaber
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