AR634 : Semantics

Department

Department of Arabic Language

Academic Program

Bachelor in Arabic Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

AR533

Overview

Semantics is the most important branch of linguistics. It is the science that deals with meaning, explanation, and interpretation, and is concerned with issues and issues of semantics. It is also concerned with studying linguistic and non-linguistic symbols, as it analyzes all the codes that are presented in order to search for meanings. Accordingly, semantics has been understood in many ways and levels. Different, diverse semantic theories, each according to his ideas, knowledge, and concepts derived from different directions.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:

  • Acquire a sufficient amount of information in semantics.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Presenting information and simplifying it with explanation and many examples
  • Recognizing the ways of connotation, and understanding the meaning of the word
  • Knowledge of the use of semantic theories in analysis

Methods of assessments

  • Discussion in Lecture 10
  • Midterm exam 30
  • Final exam 60
  • Total 100

The Basic sources and References of the Course

  • Semantics / Dr. Ahmed Mukhtar Omar
  • Semantics / Dr. Nour Al-Huda Lushin
  • A memorandum prepared by the subject professor