Science and Humanitarian Studies – Al-Ghat
Institution:
Academic Department : Department of English.
B.A. in English.
Program :
Appreciating Poetry
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 : Appreciating Poetry
Course Code: Eng 231
(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 Four/ 2nd Year
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 Preferably Eng. 181
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?
1.
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3.
4.
Define poetry as a specific literary genre and distinguish it from other literary genres.
Paraphrase and summarize a poem in order to understand its meaning.
Analyze imagery and figurative language as elements of poetry.
Identify speaker, tone, situation, and setting as elements of poetry and connect these
elements to the meaning of the text.
5. Analyze sound and rhythm as elements of poetry and understand their role in making
meaning in the text.
6. Write an analysis of a poem in Standard English.
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented :
Increased use of audio visual presentations for poetry recitals.
2- Increased use of IT or web-based reference material
3- Increased use of power-point and projector in class
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C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
What is poetry
Alfred, Lord Tennyson: The Eagle
Imagery: William Shakespeare: Spring
No. of
Weeks
1
Contact
Hours
2
1
2
2
4
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
Reading the Poem Philip Larkin: A Study of Reading Habits
General exercises for analysis and Evaluation
Denotation and Connotation:
Emily Dickenson: There is no frigate like a book.
Sylvia Plath: Mirror
When My love swears she is made of truth,
Reading Habits (Figures of speech, speaker, theme)
1st Midterm
Imagery: Robert Browning : Meeting at Night , Parting in
morning,
Imagery: Those Sunday Morning
Figures of Speech:
Robert Francis: The Hound
Langston Hughes: Dream Deferred
2nd Midterm
William Blake: The sick Rose
Jane Kenyon: The Letter
Students' presentations /research papers/ or second midterm
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
24 hrs
2 hrs
None
4 hrs
None
30 hrs
Credit
24 hrs
2 hrs
None
4 hrs
None
30 hrs
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3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
3 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
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Poetry as a specific literary genre and what distinguishes it
lectures
1.2 Imagery and figurative language as elements of poetry.
Class discussion
Class
participation
from other literary genres.
1.3
Midterms
Assignments
The concepts of speaker, tone, situation, and setting as Close
reading Research papers
elements of poetry and how to connect these elements to the and text analysis. and presentations
meaning of the text.
given in class
1.4 The sound and rhythm as elements of poetry and their role in
Final written
exam
making meaning in the text.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Ability to think critically and analytically
2.2
2.3
Lectures/
teaching
students how to read
attentively
and
critically
Ability to do research and to make use of information from Discussions/ teaching
primary and secondary sources in support of a valid thesis students to think
independently
and
and argument
engage in group
discussions
Encouragement
of
Students will be able to appreciate poetry
students
to
be
creative in their
presentation
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Students can complete both reading and writing assignments
in due time
3.2 Students can participate in class discussion and think
critically
3.3 Students can act responsibly and ethically in carrying out
individual as well as group projects
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Lectures in which
students are made
aware
of
the
significance of time
management
Discussions
with
students on ethical
behaviour
in
conducting research
Individual
counselling
on
Class
participation.
Research
papers
and
oral
presentations
Midterm and
final exams
Active
class
participation reflects
the students’ ability
to keep up with the
reading schedule
Research papers will
attest
to
the
student’s ability to
fulfil
assignments
and respect dead
lines
Performance
on
midterms and final
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
research
projects
and
writing
difficulties
exams are evidence
of the student’s
ability to recollect
and
synthesize
information
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
Encourage
4.1 Ability to use literary and academic English.
students
to make use of
material on the web
4.2 Search for material on the web.
Use of PowerPoint and laptop – projector systems
4.3
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not applicable.
Assignments
Encourage
Class analysis
students
to
consult
the
specialist in the
computer lab for
help on webbased material
Require the use
Exams
of PowerPoint
when giving
presentations
Not applicable
Not applicable
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task
1
2
3
All Along
10%
2 Midterms
Week 8, 13
40%
Final Exam
End of
Semester
50%
Participation and Quizzes
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
6 hours per course per week; reachable via email
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Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
 Sound and Sense (latest ed.) by Perrine
2. List Essential References Materials :
 A Dictionary of Literary Terms.
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :


A Research Guide for Undergraduates in English & American Literature. MLA, 2006
MLA Handbook (as reference guide on how to write a research paper).
4. List Electronic Materials :
The most comprehensive Poetry website www.poetry.com
5. Other learning material :

Signed Student Code of honour explained during student orientation to university to protect
against plagiarism
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:
 End of term college evaluation of course by students ( to be collected by the
department)
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 :
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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
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Encouragement of faculty members to attend professional development conferences
Keep up to date with pedagogical theory and practice
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
5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course
effectiveness and planning for improvement :
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

Compare syllabi and course description with other universities (including those on the
net)
Biannual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement
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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