Institution:
Academic Department :
Programme :
Course :
College of Sciences and Humanitarian Studies in Al
Ghat
English Department
Bachelor of English
English Phonology (422 Eng.)
Samah Abdel-Karim Ibrahim
Course Coordinator :
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Mohanad Sabha
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Course Specification Approved Date :
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title :
Course Code: 422 Eng.
English Phonology
Two hours
2. Credit hours :
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: Bachelor of English
4 – Course Language : English
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Samah Abdel-Karim
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered :
6
th
Ibrahim
level \ 3rd year
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 328 Eng.
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
 Not found
9 - Location if not on main campus :
)College of Sciences an Humanitarian Studies in Al Ghat(
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?
. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
Students should able to:
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
Students should able to:
1. Define and discuss the main concepts in Phonetics and Phonology
2. Discuss the main topics in Phonetics and Phonology
3. Explain the major differences between phonetics and phonology
4. Do broad and narrow transcriptions of words
5. Explain the principles of modern phonology with special emphasis on the phoneme
theory derived mainly from Chomsky and Halle
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6. Explain major topics in Phonology such as sound system, phonological processes,
syllables, supra-segmental features such as stress, rhythm, intonation, and distinctive
features
7. Explain phonological rules as elision, assimilation, and insertion
8. Write a research paper on the previous topics.
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. Detailed discussion of the tones, their uses and functions
2. Use Web-CT for uploading material
3. There is a suggestion of a better choice of textbook
4. Use of www.wiki.com and www.moodle.com for collaborative writing
5. Include e-books such as those from Gutenberg
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
No. of
Weeks
Contact
Hours
Introduction + registry week
(The Phonetic Base):
Phonetic Transcription; Dividing the
speech stream; Consonants (Place of
Articulation; Manner of Articulation);
The description of consonants;Transcription;
Vowels; Diphthongs; Detailed Vowel
1 week
1 week
2 hrs
2 hrs
– Chapter 8-9 ( The syllable + strong and weak syllables )
2weeks
4 hrs
- Chapter 10 Stress in simple words
-Chapter 11 complex word stress
- Chapter 12 weak form
- Chapter 13 problems in phonemic analysis
2weeks
2 weeks
1week
1 week
4 hrs
4 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
1week
2weeks
2weeks
2 hrs
4 hrs
4 hrs
List of Topics
- Chapter 14 aspects of connecting speech
- Chapter 15- 18 intonation
Revision and Class Discussions - mi-term exams and quizzes
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
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Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
25
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10
10
45
Credit
25
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10
10
45
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
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course Assessment
Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.1
Lectures
Class participation
/Group project
1.2
Class discussion
Group presentation
- A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to
develop
1.3
- A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to
develop that knowledge or skill.
The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to
evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 1. The basics in phonology and phonetics
Collaborative
In- term exams
learning/ group Final written exam
work
Lectures
Class participation
Projects/presentations
2.2 2. The general principles in the areas covered
Posing questions
that encourage
class discussion
and critical
thinking
peer/group response
2.3 3. The ability to demonstrate understanding of principles
3. Peer/group
work/
discussions
In-term
exams
learned
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and
final
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1
Students can complete assignments in due time
Course
Teaching
Strategies
1. Discussions to
make students
aware of the
significance of
time
management
Course Assessment
Methods
Active class
participation reflects
the students ability to
keep up with the
reading schedule
3.2 Students can participate in class discussion and think
2. Allowing time Performance
on
for peer/group
midterms and final
activities, where
students explain,
discuss and
defend their
ideas with their
peers.
3.3 Students can act responsibly in peer/group activities
Pair &
activities
critically
share Active class
participation reflects
the students ability to
keep up with the
reading schedule
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
In-class
4.1 Ability to register with internet browser/web service
Marks allotted
instructions on according to how
how to register well students follow
with
internet directions and how
browser/web
well they
service
4.2 Ability to express ideas in appropriate English
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not Applicable
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Emails
instructions
participate in
discussion
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
group
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task
Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
40%
st
nd
1 1 mid-term exam & 2 mid-term exam
Middle of the
term
2 Participation/ group presentation / assignments
Throughout
10%
3 Final exam
End of
semester
50%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of
time faculty are available each week)
E. Learning Resources
1. Required Text(s)
- Roach, Peter, English Phonetics and Phonology: A Practical Course, Cambridge University Press,
2007
- Sethi, J., Sadanad, K. & Jindal, D.V. A Practical Course in English Pronunciation, 2007.
-Wolfram, Walt, et al. Phonological Analysis: Focus on American English, Prentice Hall, Inc. 1982
2. List Essential References Materials :
None
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
None
4. List Electronic Materials :
http://www.denmark.dk/en/menu/AboutDenmark/DenmarkInBrief/Language/GeneralLinguistic
Situati
http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/154684.html
http://www.infomotions.com/etexts/gutenberg/dirs/etext05/7asth10.htm
http://lingsoc.10.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=8
http://ebooks.ebookmall.com/title/aesthetic-as-science-of-expression-and-general-linguisticcroceebooks.
htm
http://www.studeren.uva.nl/ma_general_linguistics/object.cfm/objectid=74F5CA13-5E4B49F0928583D5AC1CC321
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=/iel5/91/4343099/04343113.pdf?a
rnumber=
http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=993364&dl=GUIDE&coll=GUIDE
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http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de/linguist/issues/18/18-3702.html
http://www.sepln.org/revistaSEPLN/revista/39/19.pdf
5. Other learning material :
Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations:
Signed Student Code of honor 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:
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 :
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....
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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. 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
Name :
Samah Ibrahim
Signature :
Date :
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Department Head
Name :
Signature :
Date :
Dr. Mohanad
Sabha
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