Majma'ah University
Academic Department : Department of English
English
Course : Eng. 323
Course Coordinator : Samah Abdel-Karim Ibrahim
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Mohanad Sabha
Course Specification Approved Date : / / 1436 H

A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Linguistics 2 Course Code: Eng. 323
2. Credit hours :
(2 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: Samah Abdel-Karim
Ibrahim
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : Level 4
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 Linguistics 1 / Eng 320
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
 None
9 - Location if not on main campus :
( None )
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom What percentage? 100 %
B - Blended (traditional and online)
D - e-learning
What percentage?
What percentage?
……. %
……. %
E - Correspondence What percentage? ……. %
F - Other ……. %
Comments :
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
1. Define the basic concepts of pragmatics
2. Apply the theoretical concepts of speech act theory and politeness theory to linguistic situations.
3. Explain the role of context in interpreting utterances in relation to speech acts, maxims, and politeness choices.
4. Define the basic concepts of Neurolinguistics: language and the brain.
5. Explain the relationship between language and the brain.
6.Explain basic issues related to first and 2 nd language acquisition
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C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
I.
Introduction
List of Topics
No. of Contact
Weeks
-
Hours
1 houe
1 week 2 hours
II . Pragmatics : Invisible meaning, Context, Deixis, reference
Inference, Anaphora, Presupposition
Speech Acts, Politeness
III. DiscourseAnalysis: Interpreting discourse, cohesion, coherence
Speech events, The Co-operative principle
Hedges, Implicatures
IV.Neuro-linguistics :
Language and the brain
V.
Theories of 1 st language acquisition
VI .Theories of 2 nd language acquisition
VII. Review Week
1 week 2 hours
1 week 2 hours
1 week 2 hours
2 weeks
4 hours
1 week 2 hours
2 4 hours weeks
2 4 hours weeks
1 week 2 hours
1 week 2 hours
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total
Contact
Hours
27 hours ............ ............ 3 hours ............ 30 hours
Credit
27 hours ............
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3 hours ............
30 hours
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
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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 1. Basic concepts in the areas of pragmatics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics,
1. Lectures 1. Asking questions in the middle of lectures to see if students are following
2. Quizzes
3. In-term exams
4. Final exam
1.2 2. The nature of the discipline of linguistics, its branches, and its relations to other disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, and philosophy.
1.3 3. How language is used in context in view of the most important pragmatic theories: speech acts, Grice’s maxims, and politeness theory, and of how shared knowledge plays a role in the linguistic choices we make.
1.4 4. The relationship between language and the brain.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Perform simple linguistic analysis at the pragmatic level.
2. Class discussion
3. Presentation
1Lectures/teaching students how to think of language and deal with it objectively and
. Class participation
2.
Assignments/ presentation
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NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course Teaching
Strategies
2.2
2.3
The ability to answer applications assignments and make use of the information from primary and secondary sources.
The ability to apply knowledge gained to examples from their native language.
descriptively.
2Give assignments where they have to solve problems based on theoretical knowledge gained.
3Ask students to perform simple analysis on the whiteboard and guide through. them
Class discussions/teaching students to think independently and engage in group discussions.
Ask students in class to bring examples from languages other than
English, Arabic for example. This enables them to apply the analytical tools on new data.
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Students can participate in class discussion and express their concern
3.2 Students can complete assignments in due time.
.Encourage the students to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Encourage students to ask questions.
Course
Assessment
Methods
3. Midterms and quizzes
4. Final
Examination
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NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Students work cooperatively.
in groups and act
- Advise students about of the significance of time management.
Give group assignments.
Encourage participation. class
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Use of Academic English Work closely with students to make extensive use of material on the web
4.2 Use of electronic journals and data basis
Encourage students to consult the specialist in the computer lab for help on web- based material
4.3 Web CT Help students use
PowerPoint when giving presentations
4.4
Use of PowerPoint and laptop - projector systems
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Set particular points in their papers and presentations on whether the above methods for obtaining material have been implemented
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5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
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Assessment task Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
3
4
1
2
Midterms
Quizzes and assignments and/or 2nd midterm throughout
Presentation
Final Exam
40 %
5 %
5 %
50 %
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
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E. Learning Resources
1.
List Required Textbooks :

Yule, G. (2006). The Study of Language, 3 rd Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge
University press.
2. List Essential References Materials :
 None
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
A Dictionary of Linguistics
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
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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 others’ 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
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 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 Abdel-Karim
Ibrahim
Signature :
Date : / / 1436 H
Department Head
Name : Dr. Mohanad
Sabha
Signature : ..........................
Date : …./ … / …… H
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