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UQU Programs
Linguistic Studies 

Semantics

ENG5206
3 hours English

Semantics

M5 Semantics
ENG3201 Foundations of Linguistics 1
3 hours One requisite
1 Semantics in Linguistics
2 Meaning, Thought and Reality
3 Word Meaning
4 Sentence Relations and Truth
5 Sentence Semantics 2
6 Meaning and Context
7 Formal Semantics
8 Cognitive Semantics
9 Inferential Pragmatics
10 Two Exams
1.1 Mapped to: K2

semantics, such as the sense of lexical items, the proposition of declarative sentences, utterances, reference (denotation), lexical relations, ambiguity, and thematic roles.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Handouts
Assessment Methods Answering instructor’s questions
1.2 Mapped to: K3

Identify sentence relations & truth, various types of contexts, and speech acts.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Exams
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Resolve some semantic puzzles and problems relative to the sense of lexical items, the proposition of declarative sentences, utterances, reference (denotation), lexical relations, ambiguity, and thematic roles.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Online activities
Assessment Methods Written Exam Assignments
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Calculate the truth-value of simple and complex propositions in English (and Arabic.)

Teaching Strategy Lectures Online activities
Assessment Methods Written Exam Assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2

Compose a well- structured squib relative to a semantic phenomenon in English (or Arabic).

Teaching Strategy An individual activity
Assessment Methods A squib
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and intellectual honesty in all academic, professional, and creative pursuits.

Teaching Strategy Individual and Small group discussion
Assessment Methods Instructor’s comments and Peer evaluation
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work autonomously and collaboratively with empathy, respect, and inclusivity to achieve shared goals.

Teaching Strategy Individual and Small group discussion
Assessment Methods Instructor’s comments and Peer evaluation
Assessment
Weight
Two One-Hour Written Exams
30%
Activities and assignments
10%
A squib
10%
Written Final Exam
50%
Total
100%