Semantics Course description
King Saud University
College of Languages & Translation
Department of European Languages & Translation
[English Program]
{ An Introduction to Semantics }
Syllabus
Spring 2012 / 2nd semester
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Course Number |
403 ENG |
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Contact hours |
3 |
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Level |
5 |
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Class Section |
9468, 5579, 5577 |
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Class Group |
A, B, C |
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Classroom |
A-19/212, B-19/409, C-23/203 |
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Teacher's name |
Arshia Sultana |
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Office location |
Building 19 / Office 102 |
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Office hours |
Sat. 8-9 / / Sun. 9-11 / Mon.8-9 and 10-11 / Tues. 9-10 /Wed.8-9 |
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My Website |
http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/asultana |
- Required Textbooks and other Materials:
-A booklet entitled "An Introduction to Semantics" which is available in:
-AlQuwaifel Copy Center in King Abdullah Road.
- Course Objectives:
The course introduces students to the basic elements of semantics. At the very beginning, students are encouraged to discover the value and fascination of studying semantics and then they are exposed gradually to the basic elements of semantics like sense, reference, predicates and predicators, universe of discourse, sense properties and sense relations. The course provides students with an introductory theoretical background of the study of meaning reinforced by practical exercises in a way that helps the students to grasp the idea of meaning and acquire some critical and analytical thinking toward meanings in the language.
- Essential references:
Huford, J. & Heasley, B. (1983). Semantics: A Coursebook.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Recommended references:
Leech, G. (1981). Semantics. (2nd Ed.). Harmondsworth:
Penguin Books.
Palmer, F. (1982). Semantics. (2nd Ed.). Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
- Ø Marks Distribution:
-1st in-term = 28
-2nd in-term = 28
Project = 4
-Final exam = 40
-Total = 100
-Passing mark = 60
FMarks will be deducted for language mistakes (spelling, grammatical, and vocabulary).
%Note:- NO Make-ups are given for exams unless the
student has a serious problem. In this case, the student should contact the teacher before the scheduled date of the exam and presents the necessary verifications.
Arshia Sultana