National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment Course Specification Institution: MAJMAAH UNIVERSITY College/Department:College of Education / English department A: Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title and code:Grammar and Sentence Writing 1 (ENG 111) 2. Credit hours2 3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. B.A. in English 4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course 5. Level/year at which this course is offeredLevel: First Year, Level 1 6. Pre-requisites for this course None 7. Co-requisites for this course Habit of reading in solitude at home or in Library is the co-requisite of this course. Using English in Practical life situations 1 8. Location if not on main campus not applicable B: Objectives: This course is designed for the undergraduate English-majored students at the College of Education, Majmaah University. There is no pre-requisite for this course. The aim of thiscourse is to develop the abilities of the students to use and understand the basic sentencestructures effectively. i: Use Grammatically correct sentences ii: Recognize the mistakes/errors while communicating or writing again iii: Demonstrate an ability to speak grammatically correct English iv: Differentiate among different parts of speech v: Know meaning of verb tenses vi: Be familiar with different grammatical rules of English vii: Appreciate the use of different grammatical structures to express themselves Learning Outcomes: Express themselves in good English orally and in writing. Identify and use the basic parts of the English sentence. Use simple sentence structure. Use ‘to be’ and ‘to do’ in written and oral communication. Use adverbs of frequency correctly. Use the present progressive and the past simple correctly. Identify and use nouns and pronouns correctly. Use punctuation correctly C:Course Description(Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached) 1. Topics to be Covered 2 List of Topics No of Weeks Contact hours Introduction & Simple sentence structure 2 4 Using be 2 4 Using be and have 2 4 Using the simple present 2 4 Using the present progressive 2 4 Talking about the present 2 4 Nouns and pronouns 1 2 Count and non-count nouns 2 4 2. Course components (total contact hours per semester): Lecture:HR. Tutorial: Laboratory 45 hours NA NA Practical/Field work/Internship N/A 3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 3-4 hours. 4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate a. Knowledge: (i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired i: Recognize the mistakes/errors while communicating or writing again ii: Demonstrate an ability to speak grammatically correct English iii: Differentiate among different parts of speech 3 Other: iv: Know meaning of verb tenses v: Be familiar with different grammatical rules of English (ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge. Lectures - group discussion. Brain storming (iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired Quiz -- Assignments – mid- term exam- final exam b. Cognitive Skills (i) Description of cognitive skills to be developed 1: Ability to read and write critically and analytically 2: Ability to use grammar to summarize, analyze, compare and contrast. 3: Ability to apply different critical approaches to grammar 4:Ability to differentiate between simple and critical study and its retention of information and manipulating into individual's ingenious creative work. (ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills 1. Lectures and workshops to teach students how to read, write and evaluate attentively and critically. 2. Class discussions to train students to think independently and engage in group discussions. 3. Individual meetings with students to encourage the students to discuss subject topics outside the class room with the instructor. (iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills Exercises – assignments– mid- term exam – final exam c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility 1. In-class assignments and homework in due time 2. Students participation in class 3. Students can act responsibly and ethically when participating in group work 4. Students should have the necessary skills to communicate, listen, negotiate, and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as members of a team 4 (ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities 1. Lectures/Workshops 2. Classroom Discussions 3. Presentations 4. Internet Search (iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility 1: Active classroom participation reflects the students’ ability to keep up with the class schedule. 2: Writing as well as Assignments will attest to the student’s ability to complete task and care for the dead lines 3: Performance on midterms and final exams are evidence of the student’s ability to recollect and synthesize information 4: Instructor’s assessment of student’s performance and seriousness during individual supervision hours d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills (i) Description of the Skills to be Developed in this Domain. 1:Use of Electronic Journals 2: Web CT 3: Use of Smart Board Technology (ii) Teaching Strategies to be used to develop these Skills 1: Encourage students to make extensive use of material on the web 2: Encourage students to consult the specialist in the computer lab for help on web-based material 3: Use of dramatic expression while expressing their presentation (iii) Methods of Assessment of Students Numerical and Communication Skills 1: Allot marks for the use of collection of web-based material in students' Presentations but make sure that there must not be plagiarism. 2:Distribute rubric at beginning of assignment so students know what they will be evaluated on e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable) (i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required 5 The students will be engaged in practical work in such a way that they can perform different activities in guided or free way to employ their knowledge and skill in a practical way. It will shun away their fear of speech and presentation culminating into more confidence in their discourse. (ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills 1: To monitor the time given to reading and writing at home on regular basis 2: To grade the work, participation and attendance from the very beginning of the term 3: To evaluate the absorption of language read in the text of the plays into practical manifestation of the students by different means (iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills 1: Classroom participation 2: Quizzes 3: Answering /Questioning 3: Tests/Assignments 4: Mid Term Tests 5: Follow Up 5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assessment Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.) Each week 1 IstIn-Term Exam 5th 15 2 2nd In-Term Exam 12th 15 3 Participation 4 Final Exams 10 17th 60 D. Student Support 1. Arrangements for availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. 1- 2-3 hours for academic consultation 2- email contact: march19majmah@hotmail.com E: Learning Resources Course book: Basic English Grammar third edition 6 Betty SchrampferAzar, Stacy A. Hagen, PEARSON Longman (2006) Other learning rsources: ‘‘English Grammar in use’’ by Raymond Murphy (Third Edition) Cambridge University Press, 2010 Websites Resources: www.cambridge.org www.learnenglish.com www.englishgrammar.com www.englishclub.com F. Facilities Required Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.) 1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.) -Large rooms -Library 2. Computing resources Computer are available with an internet access- digital libraries 3. Other resources G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching Questionnaires Course assessment Q. Program assessment Q. Constant meetings between both the teaching staff and the students. 2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department Assessment by the head of the English Department External English evaluator 3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching 7 Self enhancement – Teacher development courses/workshop Using the latest technology for teaching. 4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement. Internal evaluators Externalevaluators 5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement. Throughout an accurate revision of : 1-The Course report, the course assessment questionnaire 2- Staff meetings to discuss the latest research in the English teaching field. 3- Redesigning the English department curriculum. 8