AR533 : Phonetics

Department

Department of Arabic Language

Academic Program

Bachelor in Arabic Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

The phonetics course is one of the main courses in the Arabic Language Department. The course is concerned with studying the language from its phonetic aspect. He treats the linguistic sound in isolation and in combination with other sounds, and he knows the origins of the sounds and their characteristics. He also knows the linguistic units that perform a function, whether synthetic or supra-synthetic.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
  • Pronounce sounds correctly
  • Identify the origins of sounds and their characteristics
  • Recognize phonetic variations when sounds are formed and pronounced
  • Assess the strategy in the Phonics course is based on a test and a worksheet

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

  • Book of Voices and Their Functions/Dr. Mohamed Moncef El-Gamaty
  • Arabic phonetics book/Dr. Mansour Al-Ghamdi
  • Linguistic sound study book/Dr. Ahmed Mukhtar Omar