Course Title: Applied Linguistics

Course Code: ENGL 313

Program: B. A. in English Language

Department: English Department

College: Science and Humanities in Al-Ghat

Institution: Majmaah University

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A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 3 credit hours

2. Course type
a. University College Department Others
b. Required Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered:
6th level
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):
• ENGL 215

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

(NON)

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom 80 %
2 Blended 15 %
3 E-learning 5%
4 Correspondence
5 Other

7. Actual Learning Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Learning Hours
Contact Hours
1 Lecture 45
2 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 Others (specify)
Total 45
Other Learning Hours*
1 Study 2
2 Assignments
3 Library
4 Projects/Research Essays/Theses
5 Others (specify)
Total
* The length of time that a learner takes to complete learning activities that lead to achievement of course learning
outcomes, such as study time, homework assignments, projects, preparing presentations, library times

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B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
1. Course Description
Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary subfield of linguistics that deals with all aspects of linguistic
theory that can be put into practice to bridge the gap between linguistic theory and practical fields such
as language teaching and learning, translation, language therapy, forensics, counseling, computing, etc.
The scope of the field has broadened enormously in the past three decades enabling it to branch out into
an infinite range of increasingly new subfields: Forensic Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, Biolinguistics,
Neurolinguistics, Computational Linguistics, Peace Linguistics, Conversation Analysis, etc.
To start with, the course will survey the definition, history and scope of Applied Linguistics. It will then
primarily discuss the central theories, approaches, ideas, terms and methods of Applied Linguistics in
the domain of language teaching and language learning such as EFL learners’ second language learning
problems, difficulties, challenges and how to solve those them, Contrastive Analysis, Error Analysis,
Transfer, Approaches and Methods of Language Teaching, Linguistic Theory and Translation, Language
Learning Strategies and Styles, etc. The course will then devote a module to acquainting students with a
range of recent domains of the subject generally outlined above. This module will, in the most part, be
brief and sketchy as these areas will be also detailed in subsequent courses such as: Semantics and
Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Special Topics in Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Computer-aided
Translation, etc.
Instructors are recommended to vary course content, materials, methods of instruction and tools to assess
students' performance, along with adopting a practical stance whenever deemed appropriate and
possible.

2. Course Main Objective

By the end of the course, students are expected to:

1. Acquaint students with the central ideas, concepts, theories, approaches, methods, history and
scope of Applied Linguistics (AL).
2. Introduce students briefly to the key areas in the mainstream issues of applied linguistics:
Language Learning and Teaching and Translation
3. Familiarise students with the primary technical terms, key concepts, techniques, approaches
and methods in the field of applied linguistics
4. Introduce students briefly to some of the innovative and recent subfields of applied linguistics
such as: Forensic Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, Biolinguistics, Neurolinguistics, Computational
Linguistics, Peace Linguistics, Conversation Analysis, etc.
5. Describe briefly the main points of a variety of language teaching methods and see the
differences between them.
6. See the link between applied linguistics (e.g. contrastive Linguistics) and translation theory
and practice.
7. Learn some important research skills in different domains of applied linguistics (bridging the
gap between language and real-life problems and issues).
8. Finally, to think more critically, scientifically and analytically making use of knowledge and
skills gained from the study of applied linguistics

3. Course Learning Outcomes

Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1 Knowledge:
1.1 Define Applied Linguistics, its history, scope and interests.
1.2 Outline the key points and ideas in traditional or mainstream topics of applied
linguistics (language learning and teaching and translation).
1.3 Discuss the fundamentals of some of the major language teaching methods
and approaches (only briefly as these will be detailed in much more advanced
courses in the study plan of the department).

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 Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1.4 Mention some of the innovative, new and emerging areas of applied linguistics
2 Skills :
2.1 Discuss the fundamentals of some of the major language teaching methods
and approaches (only briefly as these will be detailed in much more advanced
courses in the study plan of the department).
2.2 Explain and discuss a few fundamental concepts in Biolinguistics,
Neurolinguistics and Computational Linguistics.
2.3 Argue critically and sensibly making use of the skills and knowledge obtained
from studying and researching applied linguistics.

3 Competence:
3.1 Learn to manage time effectively via meeting deadlines of activities and
assignments.
3.2 Learn inter-team and intra-team skills and spirit from the tasks given during
the term.
3.3 Students should can act positively and responsibly in carrying out individual
assignments.

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
1 Introduction: Course Orientation 3
Definition of the term applied linguistics, scope, history and it’s applications to 3
2
other sub
Unit/Module 1 9
Mainstream Domains:
Language Learning and Teaching, Contrastive Analysis and Translation (1)
3
Introducing key terms and concepts: learning, acquisition, linguistic competence,
linguistic performance, errors, mistakes, descriptive and prescriptive linguistics,
language transfer/language interference, etc.
Language Learning and Teaching (2) 9
A brief discussion of second language acquisition theories and
methods/approaches of language teaching and testing (these will be detailed in
other subsequent courses such as Methods and Strategies of Language Teaching
4
(ENGL 426) and Language Evaluation (ENGL 424) and Special Topics in
Linguistics (ENGL 425).Stress Rules and Patterns
(simple and complex words stress)
Midterm
Tasks & Mid-term 6
5 Interlanguage, Learning Strategies and Learning Styles

Unit/Module 2 3
6 New and emerging subfields of Applied Linguistics
Introduction to these developing areas
Biolinguistics, Clinical Linguistics and Cognitive Linguistics: A Brief 3
Introduction
7
(language and speech disorders and speech therapy, language and the brain and
language and cognition)
A brief introduction to Forensic linguistics (language and law) and Peace 3
8
Linguistics

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 9 An Overall Review/Revision, + Final Exam. 6
Total 45

D. Teaching and Assessment

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge
Define Applied Linguistics, its history, Mixed methods, Traditional tests and
scope and interests. lecturing, class quizzes
1.1
discussion, individual
and class tasks
Outline the key points and ideas in Mixed methods, Quizzes and tests
traditional or mainstream topics of lecturing, class Midterms and finals
1.2
applied linguistics (language learning and discussion, individual
teaching and translation). and class tasks
Discuss the fundamentals of some of the Mixed methods, -Homework
major language teaching methods and lecturing, class assignments.
1.3 approaches (only briefly as these will be discussion, individual -Midterm and final
detailed in much more advanced courses and class tasks exams.
in the study plan of the department).
Mention some of the innovative, new and Mixed methods, -Homework
emerging areas of applied linguistics lecturing, class assignments.
1.4
discussion, individual -Midterm and final
and class tasks exams.
2.0 Skills
2.1 Discuss the fundamentals of some of the -Lectures -Homework
major language teaching methods and -Class work, assignments.
approaches (only briefly as these will be -discussion -Midterm and final
detailed in much more advanced courses exams.
in the study plan of the department).
2.2 Explain and discuss a few fundamental -Class work, -Homework
concepts in Biolinguistics, - focus group discussion assignments.
Neurolinguistics and Computational -Midterm and final
Linguistics. exams.
-Quizzes
2.3 Argue critically and sensibly making use - Mixed methods, - Assignments.
of the skills and knowledge obtained lecturing, class -graded presentations
from studying and researching applied discussion, individual
linguistics. and class tasks

3.0 Competence
3.1 Learn to manage time effectively via - Setting deadlines for Checking if students
meeting deadlines of activities and tasks. keep to deadlines in
assignments. submitting
assignments/response
papers.
3.2 Learn inter-team and intra-team skills Mixed methods, Allocating marks for
and spirit from the tasks given during the lecturing, class good team and intra-
term. discussion, individual team work..
and class tasks.

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 Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
3.3 Students should can act positively and Task-based teaching Checking if tasks are
responsibly in carrying out individual completed
assignments. successfully and in
time.

2. Assessment Tasks for Students

Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due Assessment Score
Middle of
1
1st midterm term 20 %
2
Participation All along 5%
3
Home assignments/Quizzes All along 5%
4
2nd midterm Week 12 20 %
5
Final Week 15 50 %
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*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice :

4-5 hours office hours per week.

Students receive various kinds of counseling inside and outside classroom (formally and informally).

Particular counseling is given to help students do project work

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1.Learning Resources
• Applied Linguistics. Guy Cook (2003). Oxford: Oxford University
Required Textbooks
Press

Essential References • Issues in Applied Linguistics (2001). Mc Carthy,M. Linguistics

Materials Oxford/ Maldon. MA: Blach Well.

Electronic Materials • Google Search

Other Learning
-
Materials

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2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation • Larger and more convenient classrooms.
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration • Better equipped language labs.
rooms/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources • Laptop computer
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, • Multimedia projector system
etc.) • Computer lab
Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory • CDs/Flash memory materials
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
End of term college evaluation
of course by students ( to be
collected by the department)
End-of-term debriefing in class
of students and teacher
regarding what went well and
what could have gone better
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

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date