Majmaah University.
Academic Department : English
B. A. English Language and Literature .
Course : Language Evaluation
Course Coordinator : Hanan Ahmed Sanad
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Mona Gaber
Course Specification Approved Date :
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A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Language Evaluation
2. Credit hours : 2 )
Course Code: 420 Eng
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: B. A. English Language and
Literature
2.
4 – Course Language : English
5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Hanan Ahmed Sanad
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : 6th level / Year 3
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 :
College of Sciences and Humanities, Alghat
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
√
What percentage?
B - Blended (traditional and online)
√
What percentage?
D - e-learning What percentage?
90 %
10 %
……. %
E - Correspondence What percentage?
F - Other
……. %
……. %
Comments :
Using e mail and professional websites
B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
Students should be able to:
1.
Explain the basics concepts and techniques in test development.
2.
Identify main criteria for writing a test.
3.
Differentiate between different test types.
4.
Specify possible content of an oral ability test.
5.
Write valid and reliable writing test
6.
Build an analytic rating scale for scoring writing test.
7.
Specify the contents of reading and listening tests.
8.
Use suitable test techniques.
2. Develop adequate tests in four areas (vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing) at different levels.
.
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Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented :
1.Using online discussion group to complement work done in class.
2. Changing text to a more current text
.
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Introduction: Teaching and testing
Common test techniques
Testing writing
First mid-term exam
Testing oral ability
Testing reading
Testing listening
Second mid term exam
Testing overall ability
No. of
Weeks
2
1
1
`1
1
2
2
2
1
Contact
Hours
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
Testing grammar and vocabulary
Revision
1 2
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total
Contact
Hours
20 ............
............
10 ............
Credit
............
............
............
............
............
30
............
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3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
none .
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 Definition of a test .
1.2 Evaluation and assessment.
1.3 Test types
1.4 Purposes of a test
1.5 Criteria of a good test.
1.6
Wash back effect.
1.7 Developing a test in the 4 skills
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Ability to think critically and analytically
2.2 Ability to develop tests in the areas covered at different levels.
2.3 Ability to produce test items in areas studied
2.4 Ability to retain information by understanding material
2.5
Decrease dependence on memorization
1. Lectures
2. Class discussion
3. Reading and text analysis
4. Collaborative learning/group work
5. Online discussion group
1.Lectures/discussions
2. Peer/group work/ discussions
3. Individual meetings with studen ts
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Students can complete assignments in due time
3.2 Students can participate in class discussion and think critically
3.3 Students can act responsibly in peer/group activities
3.4 Students can write a sample test in the 4 skills
1.
Discussions
2.
Posing questions
3.
peer/group activities
4.
online discussion group
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Ability to express ideas in appropriate English
4.2 Ability to register with internet browser/web service
4.3 Ability to join and participate in online discussion group
1 . In-class instructions on how to register with internet browser/web service
2. Emails instructions
3. discussion
1 . Class participation
2. Group project
3. In-term exam
4. Final written exam
1. Class participation
2. Peer/group response
3. Project
4. In-term and final exams
1. Midterms and final exams
3. Instructor’s assessment of student’s performance and participation
Marks allotted according to how well students follow directions and how well they participate in discussion group
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NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
5.0 Psychomotor
Not applicable
Course Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
Not applicable Not applicable
3
4
1
2
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
First mid-term exam
Second mid-term exam
Participation
Final exam
7
12
16
20%
20%
10%
50%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
2 hours per week for office hours and 4 hours for academic counseling.
E. Learning Resources
1.
List Required Textbooks :

Hughes, Arthur. Testing Language Teachers, 2 nd
University Press, 2003.
2. List Essential References Materials none ed. Cambridge: Cambridge
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3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :

Harris, Michael, and Paul McCann. Assessment. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994 [Assessment]

McNamara, Tim. Language Testing . Oxford: Oxford UP, 2000 [Testing]
5.
List Electronic Materials :
Websites
5. Other learning material :
 ................
.............................................
 .............................................................
 ............................................................
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F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation

Lecture rooms, laboratories
2. Computing resources

Laptop computer - projector system- smart board -
3.
Other resources none
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:
.
Peer observation to benefit from colleagues’ objective feedback and suggestions for improvement.
.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department
Instructor :
 .............................................................
 .............................................................
 .............................................
...............
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 result
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 syllabi and course description with other universities (including those on the net)
2.
2. Bi-annual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement
3. Have a curriculum review committee to review the curriculum periodically and suggest mprovements
.
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Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator
Name : .
Hanan Sanad .
Signature : ...........................
Date : …./ … / …… H
Department Head
Name : ..........................
Signature : ..........................
Date : …./ … / …… H
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