AR432 : Philology

Department

Department of Arabic Language

Academic Program

Bachelor in Arabic Language

Type

not defined

Credits

02

Prerequisite

AR422

Overview

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