University of Bahrain

Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center

Course Syllabus Form

1. Course code: LING312 2. Course title: Applied Linguistics

3. College: College of Arts

4. Department: English Language and Literature

5. Program: BA in English Language and Literature - Minor in Linguistics

6. Course credits: 3-0-3

7. Course NQF Level: 7

8. NQF Credits: 12

9. Prerequisite: ENGL325

10. Lectures Timing & Location: UH 12:30-13:45 (S20A/33)

11. Course web page: https://blackboard.uob.edu.bh

12. Course Instructor + email: Dr. Haleema Kadhem Ahmed (hkadhem@uob.edu.bh)

13. Office Hours and Location:
Number of Sections: 1
UH 12:30-13:45 (S20A/33)
14. Course coordinator: Dr. Haleema Kadhem Ahmed

15. Academic year: 2023-2024

16. Semester: please tick one First X Second Summer
17. Textbook(s):
Simpson, J. (2011) (editor) The Routledge Handbook of
Applied Linguistics. Routledge
18. References:
Davis, A. (2009) An Introduction to Applied Linguistics: from theory to practice.
Edinburgh Series in Applied linguistics

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

Note: Additional information could be added as required by the Instructor, (eg,
1
Policies)
Note: Items shown underlined cannot be changed without the department consent.

QF-20-rev.a.3
 Cook, V, and Wei, L (2009) Contemporary applied linguistics, Vol. 2 Linguistics for
the Real World, New York: Continuum International Publishing Group

19. Other learning resources used (e.g. e-Learning, field visits, periodicals, software,
etc.):

PowerPoint presentations on Blackboard, on-going in-class Q&A, in-class practical

tasks.

20. Course description (as per the published catalogue):

An introduction to applied linguistics; the nature and scope of Applied Linguistics;

the use of linguistic knowledge and methods of analysis in interdisciplinary fields;
language acquisition; language teaching; language in use including socio-cultural
aspects (workplace communication); lexicography; collecting and analyzing original
data illustrating a real-life language-based problem.

21. Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOS):

1. Apply knowledge of key theories, principles, concepts and methods in the fields
of language, linguistics and literature.
2. Critically analyse diverse forms of discourse and genres in extended written and
spoken texts using appropriate methods and techniques of linguistic and literary
analysis and criticism.
3. Produce coherent and authentic written essays, reports, and projects using
appropriate language skills.
4. Synthesize information after reading texts comprehensively in a variety of forms,
styles, structures, and modes using intensive information retrieval and
interpretation skills.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking by displaying accuracy and fluency in the use
of language, lexis, style, oral presentation skills, and public speaking skills.
6. Develop and conduct primary research using critical thinking skills, adequate data
collection and data analysis methods, accurate documentation, and appropriate ICT
skills.

22. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

Mapping to PILOs

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form 2

QF-20-rev.a.3
 CILOs 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Articulate in speaking and writing
knowledge of how linguistics is applied in a X
range of fields including language teaching.
2. Critically review issues related to first and X
second language acquisition as well as
methods of English language teaching and
learning.
3. Design lesson plans for various levels and X X X
skills using ICT tools.
4. Deliver lessons effectively in class on a given X X
level and skill.
5. Design appropriate assessments on a given X X
level and skill.

23. Course assessment:

Assessment Details/ Numb Weight Date(s)
Type Explanation of er
Assessment in
relation to CILOs
Test CILOs#: 1, 2 1 20% Day/Month/Year
Designing a CILOs#: 3 May
1 15%
Lesson plan

Delivering a May
CILOs#: 4 1 15%
lesson
Designing an May
CILOs#: 5 10%
Activity
30/5/2024
Final Exam CILOs#: 1, 2 1 40%
8:30-10:30
Total 100%

24. Description of Topics Covered

Topic Title
(e.g. chapter/experiment
title)
Basic concepts in ELT
History of language
teaching methods (ELT)
University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form
QF-20-rev.a.3
Description
 Teaching vs learning
 Pedagogy
 assessment
 Approaches, methods, techniques
 Phases of ELT
 Review of teaching methods: e.g., grammar
translation, direct method, audiolingual,
communicative, task based, etc.
3
 Current trends in ELT
First & second language
Acquisition-an overview
Types of learners &
learning styles
Teaching language Skills
Using ICT in ELT
Designing lesson plans
Designing activities
 Principles of language teaching
 Eclectic methods
 First language acquisition theories and
concepts: e.g., behaviorism, UG, cognitive,
interactive, motherese, etc.
 Second language acquisition theories and
concepts: e.g., interlanguage, Krashen
hypotheses, etc.
 Types of assessment
 Designing assessment

25. Weekly Schedule

Teaching
Week Date Topics covered CILOs Assessment
Method
Introduction to the
course including
11/02-
requirements and lecture
15/02
1 assessment

lecture
Individual
2 18/02-
Basic concepts in ELT 1, 2 and group
22/02
work

-lecture
History of language
- Individual
3 25/02- teaching methods
1, 2 and group
29/02 (ELT)+
work
Current trends in ELT
-lecture
First & second - Individual
4 -3/03
language Acquisition- 1, 2 and group
7/03
an overview work

10/03 - First & second 1, 2 -lecture

14/03 language Acquisition- - Individual
5
an overview and group
work

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form 4

QF-20-rev.a.3
 -lecture
- Individual
6 17/03 - Types of learners &
1, 2 and group
21/03 learning styles
work

-lecture
- Individual t
7 24/03 - Teaching language
1, 2 and group
28/03 Skills
work

8 -31/03
Midterm Break
4/04
-lecture
-7/04 - Individual
9 Midterm
11/04 Using ICT in ELT 1, 2 and group
Exam
work

-lecture
- Individual
10 14/04-
Designing lesson plans 3 and group
18/04
work
Case Studies
-lecture
- Individual
11 -21/04 Designing lesson plans
3 and group
25/04
work
Case studies
Individual
-28/04 and group
12 Designing activities 3
2/05 work
Case studies
Lecture - Submission
Individual and of lesson
13
group work plans+
-5/05 Presentation of lesson
4 activities+
9/05 plans
Students’
presentatio
ns
Lecture - Submission
Individual and of lesson
14
group work plans+
12/05– Presentation of lesson
4 activities+
16/05 plans
Students’
presentatio
ns
University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form 5
QF-20-rev.a.3
 Lecture - Submission
Individual and of lesson
15
group work plans+
19/05– Presentation of lesson
4 activities+
23/05 plans
Students’
presentatio
ns
26/05–
Review 1, 2
30/05
16
FINAL EXAM
30/5/2024
8:30-10:30

Academic Integrity Statement

Students are to observe the highest level of honesty and academic ethics in pursuit of
their academic goals as per UoB Regulations of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity,
Anti-plagiarism Policies, and Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The
consequences for cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and other forms of
academic dishonesty can be very serious and will be dealt with as per the
aforementioned policies and regulations.

Prepared by: Dr. Haleema Kadhem

Date: 11-2-2024

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form 6

QF-20-rev.a.3