The course presents the difference between philology, linguistics, and the corpus of language, and introduces the theory of the emergence of language, and theories of dividing languages into linguistic groups and families. The course also provides an explanation of some linguistic phenomena such as: (derivation, declension, synonymy, verbal association, and antonymy). Introducing the first books on philology.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
Knowing the difference between philology and linguistics, the ability to differentiate between linguistic phenomena.
Teaching and learning methods
The use of the drawing and the abundance of examples and evidence
Methods of assessments
Discussion in Lecture 10
Midterm exam 30
Final exam 60
Total 100
The Basic sources and References of the Course
Philology, its aspects and issues, Muhammad Asaad Al-Nari, Modern Library, Beirut, 1st edition.
Philology and the Secret of Arabic, Abd al-Malik bin Muhammad bin Ismail Abu Mansour al-Tha’alabi, edited by Abd al-Razzaq al-Mahdi,
Publisher: Revival of Heritage Arabic Edition: First Edition 1422 AH - 2002 AD
