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Course Specification
Institution: Imam Mohammad Bin Saud university
College/Department : College of Languages and Translation / Department of English
Language and Literature
A Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: literary Criticism ENG.364
2. Credit hours: 2
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
English Language and Literature
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:

5. Level/year at which this course is offered : Level (6)/ sections (441 444)
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):

7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)

8. Location if not on main campus:


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B Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.

A) To get the accurate definition of literary criticism.
B) Ss fully grasp the background of literary criticism and its different eras(from Greeks till
the 19
th
century) .
C) Ss become able to understand the theoretical principles of prominent critics taught.


2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being
implemented. (eg increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a
result of new research in the field)

Asking Ss to look up certain basic terms to discuss in class, using the library and
the web, to develop their reliance on themselves and make them active
participants in the learning process
Conducting an oral quiz after each section taught to check understanding and
have an accumulative assessment of Ss level
Giving a questionnaire at the end of the semester to get Ss feedback on the course

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the
Bulletin or Handbook should be attached)

1 Topics to be Covered

Topic No of
Weeks
Contact hours

An overview of the course, its content and requirements


1 2

A discussion of Plato.

1 2

A discussion of Aristotle in comparison with
Plato.

1 2
A discussion of Horace & revision

1 2
Mid-term

1 2
2
Feedback & an introduction to Renaissance
critics.

1 2
Spring vacation
1 2
A discussion of Boileau & Dryden

1 2
A discussion of Pope &Johnson

1 2
The Romantic School
1 2
Revision
1 2
Test
1 2
Feedback
1 2
Finals
1 2

2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture: 28 hrs. Tutorial: Practical/Fieldwork
/Internship:

Other:

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an
average :for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
4 hrs.


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4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning
For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:
A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;
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.
a. Knowledge
(i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired
1) By the end of the course, Ss will be able to comprehend the main features of different
critical schools and their cultural, historical background.
2) Ss will be able to understand the articles selected.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge
1) Lectures

2) Discussions

(iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired
Regular assignments & oral tests

b. Cognitive Skills
(i) Cognitive skills to be developed
1)To acquire a sharpened critical faculty, and the ability to consider a text from different
angles;
2) To be able to link theory with practice.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills
1) Discussions
2) Oral tests
(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills
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1) Assignments
2) Exams

c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed
1) Ss can effectively present their ideas in front of their colleagues.
2) Ss co-operate in groups to accumulate data for the analysis of articles discussed in
class.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities
1) Class discussions.
2) pair/ group presentations .
(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility
1) Peer, class and teacher feedback.
2) Class discussions.
d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.
1) The ability to use the net and other available e-sources to explore and gather data about
the critics.
2) The ability to use these sources to express themselves more effectively and efficiently

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
1) Pre-class preparation of the critical article, using e-sources.
2) Home works ( explore certain literary terms , ...etc), using the library or the web.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills
1) Class discussions to gather different reflections and assessments and exchange ideas
2) Using a rubric to assess the performance of each group and involving Ss in the process
e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)
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(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required

Not Applicable
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
Not Applicable
(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills
Not Applicable


5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assess
ment
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project,
examination etc.)
Week due Proportion of Final
Assessment
1

Presentations Almost
every
week
5%
2

Mid-term exam/ test 5/12 30%
3

Oral tests All
through
5%
4

Final exam 14 60%
D. Student Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic
advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)

2 office hours per week



E Learning Resources

1. Required Text(s): compiled material

2. Essential References
Bressler, Charles E. Literary Criticism.
Leith, Vincent B. The Norton anthology of theory and criticism.
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3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
Barry, Peter. An introduction to literary and cultural theory.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
Questia.com
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional
standards/regulations

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms
and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)
Lecture rooms should be large enough.
Enough Computer labs.

2. Computing resources
A class computer.
Data Show Projector.
Smart Board equipped Classrooms
3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)


G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Methods of assessment consist of formative assessment and summative assessment.
Informal student feedback throughout the duration of the course, and formal anonymous student course
evaluations at end of semester.

2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
In class Peer Review to give support and disseminate good practice.
3 Processes for I mprovement 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
semesters teaching strategies and results
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4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
1. Identify rubrics for each students activity or assignment
1. Check marking of a sample of examination papers either by a resident or visiting faculty member
2. Arrange with another institution to have two common test items included on an exam and compare marks given

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.

Course specification will be reviewed periodically in response to student evaluations, teacher-prepared course
reports, and programme reviews.



Name of Course Coordinator: Signature:
Male Campus Course Convener:
Female Campus Course Convener:
Name of Instructors:
Male Campus Course Instructors:
Female Campus Course Instructors: