Science and Humanitarian Studies – Al-Ghat
Institution:
Academic Department : Department of English.
B.A. in English.
Program :
Modern British Novel
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 : Modern British Novel
Course Code: Eng 451
(45 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 Eight/ 4th Year
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 Eng. 181 (Introduction to Literary Forms), Eng. 251 (The Rise of the Novel) Eng.
351 (19th-Century Novel)
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. Analyze individual modern novels
2. Discuss the emergence and development of the modern novel in the light of avant-garde
movements, mass culture, and theories of the novel.
3. Discuss the significance of the range of innovative narrative techniques employed in modern
fiction.
4. Compare and contrast various novels in reference to modernism, war and alienation
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/ include canonical and sub-canonical
novelists
4. Use of www.wiki.com and www.moodle.com for collaborative writing
5. Include e-books such as those from Gutenberg
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C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Introduction to Modernism
Novel #1 – Heart of Darkness
The British Empire and colonialism – Treating the subaltern –
slavery – The superiority of the English man over the Indians –
characterization – major themes – analysis of power and
hegemony
First Midterm Exam
Novel #2 – Brave New World
Introduction to the author- Symbolism and Imperialism –
Allegory characterization in relation to realism and symbolism.
The main themes of modernism in the novel
Second Mid-term Exam
Revision and comparison between novels in reference to
Modernism, war, feminism and alienation.
No. of
Weeks
1
Contact
Hours
3
7
21
5
12
2
6
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
42 hrs
None
None
3 hrs
None
45 hrs
Credit
42 hrs
None
None
None
45 hrs
Exams
3 hrs
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
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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
Course
Teaching
Strategies
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 The intellectual and social issues relevant to an
Lectures
1.2
Class discussion
understanding of the 20th century novel.
The characteristics of the novel as a literary genre
1.3 A range of theoretical and critical approaches in relation to
the study of the novel.
2.2 Ability to make sound analogies and comparisons between
different novels and different writers
2.3 Ability to apply different critical approaches to the study
of fiction
Ability to do research and to make use of information
Class
participation
Midterms
Close
reading Quizzes
and text analysis
Collaborative
learning/Team
work
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Ability to think critically and analytically
Course
Assessment
Methods
Final
exam
Lectures/teaching
students how to read
attentively and critically
Class
discussions/
teaching students to think
independently and engage
in group discussions
Class presentations based
on outside reading about
the novels to be covered
Writing a research paper.
written
Class
participatio
n.
Research
project
Midterm
and
final
exams
2.4 from primary and secondary sources in support of a valid
thesis and argument
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
behavior
in
conducting research
Active
class
participation reflects
the students ability
to keep up with the
course schedule.
Speeches
and
discussions
will
attest
to
the
student’s ability to
fulfill assignments
and respect dead
lines
Individual
counselling
on
research
projects
and
writing
difficulties
Performance on
midterms
and
final exams are
evidence of the
student’s ability
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
to recollect and
synthesize
information
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
Encourage
4.1 Ability to use literary and academic English
4.2 Use of electronic journals and data base
Use of PowerPoint and laptop – projector systems
4.3
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not applicable.
students
to make extensive
use of material on
the web
Allot marks for the
use of web-based
material in students'
presentations
Encourage
students
to
consult
the
specialist in the
computer lab for
help on webbased material
Require the use
of PowerPoint
when
giving
presentations
Distribute rubric
at beginning of
assignment
so
students
know
what they will be
evaluated on
Not applicable
Not applicable
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task
1
All Along
10%
2 Midterms
Week 8, 13
40%
Final Exam
End of
Semester
50%
assignment and presentations
2
3
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
6 hours per course per week; reachable via email
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
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Joseph Conrad. Heart of Darkness
Aldus Huxley. Brave New World
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Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
2. List Essential References Materials :

Charles Dudley Warner. Modern fiction.
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
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None
4. List Electronic Materials :
Web-Cite (A knowledge-base of online scholarly materials relevant to literary and cultural studies,
indexed by period and genre)
www. Questia.com
Purdue On-Line Writing Lab – http://owl.english.purdue.edu/oldindex.html
5. Other learning material :
 The use of Turn-it-in.com software program to detect 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:
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1. 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 :
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Peer observation to benefit from colleagues’ objective feedback and suggestions for
improvement.
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
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1. Training sessions
2. Workshops to facilitate the exchange of experiences amongst faculty members
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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
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1. 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 :
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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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