Institution: Majma’ah University Academic Department : College of Science and Humanities – Rumah Campus . Department of English Programme : B.A in English Course : Eng 423 – Course Coordinator : Fakhry Elieba Programme Coordinator : Dr. Salah Al Farwan Syntax and Morphology of English Course Specification Approved Date : 10./ 11/ 2015H A. Course Identification and General Information B. C. D. E. F. G. Subject Name: Syntax and Morphology of English. Textbook: An Introductory English Grammar. (5th edition). Author: Stageberg,C, N. & O,D.D.(2000). Syllabus Number: 423 NGL. Time: 3hrs a week. This textbook has its basic structuralism approach to language. It reveals some features such as the inclusion of an application section after each chapter, in addition, each chapter is preceded by an observation that relates to something in the content of the chapter. It also uses the tree diagrams to show morphemic constituent structures. The students are supposed to study two parts of this textbook, part two: The morphology of English, part three: The Syntax of English. H. 1. 1 - Course title : Syntax and Morphology of English. 2. Credit hours : Course Code: 3 3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: egaP2 fO 12 B.A in English Eng 423 4 – Course Language : English Fakhry Elieba 2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: 3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : Level 8 / 4th year 7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : Eng-181 8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : enoP 9 - Location if not on main campus : ( Rumah Campus ) 10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) A - Traditional classroom B - Blended (traditional and D - e-learning E – Correspondence F - Other online) What percentage? 50 % What percentage? 30 % What percentage? 20 % What percentage? ……. % What percentage? ……. % Comments : B Objectives What is the main purpose for this course? 1. Introduce the students to syntax and morphology 2. Students will be able to understand the structure of English language. egaP3 fO 12 3. Make the students to critically analyze the clause. 4. Enrich the structure and constituents of the students by leaning many new notions. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented : Students are encouraged to use the web to identify English forms and learn the Internal structures. 326C. Course Description 1. Topics to be Covered No. of Weeks Contact Hours 1 3 List of Topics Introduction to the course 3 Morphemes classifications Affixes 1 3 Affixes 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 Noun feminine forms Noun diminutive forms Definition of “word” Processes of word formation Parts of speech egaP4 fO 12 Parts of speech 1 3 The Syntax of English 1 3 Revision 1 3 Revision 1 3 2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester): Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total 39 ............ ............ ............ ............ 39 3 ............ ............ ............ ............ 3 Contact Hours Credit 3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 3 4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Course Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge 1. Lectures Student will be able to recognize the different elements of egaP5 fO 12 1- Quizzes 2- Class exercises NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies morphology and syntax and they will be able to analyse accurately structures of English. Course Assessment Methods and writing assignments 2. Class discussion 3- Mid terms 4- Final exam 5-Presentation 2.0 Cognitive Skills distinguish Poetryyntax and morphology from otherlinguistic branches 1. search for information in books, journals or on line. 2. 1. Lectures/ teaching students how to search for information. 2- Quizzes 2. Class discussions/teaching 3- Writing in class students to work independently and 4- Home engage in group assignments discussions 5- Researches 3. Presenting students with samples of poems, 6-Presentations analyzing and evaluating them 7- Midterms collectively in the class. 4. Individual meetings with students to discuss their own individual difficulties in learning poetry. egaP6 fO 12 1- Class participation 8- Final exam NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Course Assessment Methods 3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 1. Students should be able to analyze certain structures of language within a specific time frame. 1. Lectures in which students are made aware of the significance of time management 1. Active class participation reflects the students' ability to keep up with the course. 2. Individual counselling on 2. Performance on learning difficulties midterms and final exams are in linguistics. evidence of the student’s ability to develop their skills. 3. Instructor’s assessment of students’ egaP7 fO 12 NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Course Assessment Methods performance and seriousness during individual supervision hours. 4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical How to use the internet to identify structures of English and to analyze them. Students should learn how to use the web to gather information. Help students in using the internet and give them some useful sites in the field of poetry. Review their researches and evaluate them then give them some internet quizzes. 5.0 Psychomotor None 5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester: egaP8 fO 12 Proportion Assessment task Week Due of Total Assessment 1 1st midterm Week 9 20% 2 presentation All along 10% 3 Research All along 10% 4 Quizzes Week 6 and 11 10% 5 Participation and attendance All along 10% 6 Final exam End of the semester 40% D. Student Academic Counseling and Support 3 hours per week ; reachable via email and personal attendance. egaP9 fO 12 E. Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks : Collection of materials 2. List Essential References Materials : None I. 3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material : An Introductory English Grammar. (5th edition) 4. List Electronic Materials : www.sparknotes.com www.wikipedia.com www.onlinelinguistics.com 5. Other learning material : F. Facilities Required 1. Accommodation Classrooms of about 40 armchairs. 2. Computing resources Projector egaP10 fO 12 3. Other resources White board G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching: 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. 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 egaP11 fO 12 4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement 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 : 1. Compare syllabus and course description with other universities (including those on the net) 2. Bi-annual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement. Course Specification Approved Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H Course’s Coordinator Department Head Name : Fakhry Elieba Name : .......................... Signature : ........................... Signature : .......................... Date : …./ … / …… H Date : …./ … / …… H egaP12 fO 12