Course Title: Mathematical English Course Code: ELCE2311
Program: BSc. in Mathematics Department: Mathematics
College: Jamoum University College
Institution: Umm Al-Qura University
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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification ... 3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ... 3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes ... 4
1. Course Description ... 4
2. Course Main Objective ... 4
3. Course Learning Outcomes ... 4
C. Course Content ... 6
D. Teaching and Assessment ... 6
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods ... 6
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ... 7
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ... 7
F. Learning Resources and Facilities ... 7
1.Learning Resources ... 7
2. Facilities Required ... 8
G. Course Quality Evaluation ... 9
H. Specification Approval Data ... 9
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A. Course Identification
1. Credit hours: 1 2. Course type
a. University College Department Others
b. Required Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered: 4 level/2 year 4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):
Intensive English Language 5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom Three hours/week %100
2 Blended 0 0
3 E-learning 0 0
4 Distance learning 0 0
5 Other 0 0
7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester)
No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture 15
2 Laboratory/Studio 5
3 Tutorial 5
4 Others (specify) Quizzes, Group, Discussions 5
Total 30
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B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
1. Course Description
The goal of the course
is to consolidate English in its application to mathematicaldisciplines. That is to teach mathematical students the basics of university-level mathematical English.
The output of the course:
Students should: Know: -
1- basic mathematical terminology of the English language.
2- grammatical rules for using mathematics in the written and spoken English.
3- basic rules for writing up mathematical texts in English.
Students should be able to:
1- understand mathematical notation and terminology in English
2-
read advanced texts with mathematical notation and explanation3-
- express own thoughts, containing mathematics, verbally and in writing Student should have:1- a working command of mathematical English.
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an ability to communicate freely in English.3-
an ability to use mathematical notation appropriately, both in writing and orally.The course gives students an important foundation to read advanced mathematical texts and express own thoughts in English.
2. Course Main Objective
This course will provide a common mathematical English foundation for students in all of the programs, drawing upon the full range of undergraduate courses in mathematics. In addition, it will permit students to build upon and share knowledge already acquired while pointing out areas in which additional study may be needed. In addition, it will develop the communication skills and understanding of the process of doing mathematics necessary for graduate-level study.
3. Course Learning Outcomes
CLOs Aligned
PLOs 1 Knowledge and Understanding: by the end of this course, the
student is expected to be able to
1.1 Identify words using in mathematical study in English language.
1.2 Identify different methods of explaining mathematical statements which are written in English language.
1.3 Present basic mathematics using English language.
1.4 State the basic rules of logical equivalence
1.5 Describe and translating mathematical terms into English language.
1.6 Define the mathematical concepts in English Language.
1.7 State terminology and translations of mathematical expressions in English
2 Skills: by the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to 2.1 Compare between terminology and synonyms mathematical words
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CLOs Aligned
PLOs 2.2 Use methods of mathematical English dictionary with proper search.
2.3 Apply grammar rules in writing mathematical expressions.
3 Values: by the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to
3.1 Prepare for success in disciplines which rely on understanding
mathematics in English language, which is the key to understand most of mathematical subjects.
3.2 Interpret graphical and qualitative representations of materials which are written in English language.
3.3 Evaluate fundamental concepts of materials which are written in English language.
3.4 Generalize mathematical concepts in problem-solving through
integration of new materials and modeling which are written in English language.
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C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact
Hours
1
A mathematical grammar of English
The intricacies of building sentences, containing mathematical 6 expressions.
2
: Mathematical terms
Basics: of translating mathematical terms into English. 6
Incorporating mathematical lingo into the everyday conversations, presentations, and written texts.
3
Foundations of English grammar
:English as a scientific and research language; peculiarities of using 6 mathematical English
4
Words of Mathematics
An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English
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Writing Mathematical Works in English language.
6Total 30
D. Teaching and Assessment
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding
1.1 Identify words using in mathematical study in English language.
Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizzes 1.2
Identify different methods of explaining mathematical statements which are written in English language.
Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizzes
1.3 Present basic mathematics using English language.
Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizzes 1.4 State the basic rules of logical
equivalence
1.5 Describe and translating mathematical terms into English language.
Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizzes 1.6 Define the mathematical concepts in
English Language.
Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizzes 1.7 State terminology and translations of
mathematical expressions in English
2.0 Skills
2.1 Compare between terminology and synonyms mathematical words
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes 2.2 Use methods of mathematical English
dictionary with proper search.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes 2.3 Apply grammar rules in writing
mathematical expressions.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes
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Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 3.0 Values
3.1 Prepare for success in disciplines which rely on understanding mathematics in English language, which is the key to understand most of mathematical subjects.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes
3.2 Interpret graphical and qualitative representations of materials which are written in English language.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes 3.3 Evaluate fundamental concepts of
materials which are written in English language.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes 3.4 Generalize mathematical concepts in
problem-solving through integration of new materials and modeling which are written in English language.
Lecture and Individual or group work
Exams, quizzes
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total
Assessment Score
1 Midterm exam 6th %25
2 Quizes and homeworks During semester %25
3 Final exam End of semester %50
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice:
All faculty members are required to be in their offices outside teaching hours. Each member allocates at least 4 hours per week to give academic advice to students and to better explain the concepts seen during the lectures.
Students are required to complete the homework problems. Students are welcome to work together on homework. However, each student must turn in his or her own assignments, and no copying from another student's work is permitted. Deadline extensions for homework will not be given. Students are encouraged to discuss with professor about homework problems.
F. Learning Resources and Facilities
1.Learning Resources Required Textbooks
Essential References Materials
1. Hemphill, George. A Mathematical Grammar of English, De Gruyter, Inc., 1973. ProQuest E-book Central, URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibraryebooks/detail.action?
docID=3043152.
2. Schwartzman, Steven. Words of Mathematics: An Etymological
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Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English, American Mathematical Society, 1994. ProQuest E-book Central, URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary- ebooks/detail.action?docID=3330363.
3. Baber, Robert L.. The Language of Mathematics: Utilizing Math in Practice, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2011. ProQuest E-book
Central, URL https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary- ebooks/detail.action?docID=697632.
4. Molina, Concepcion. The Problem with Math Is English: A Language-Focused Approach to Helping All Students Develop a
Deeper Understanding of Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2012. ProQuest E-book Central, URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary- ebooks/detail.action?docID=843636.
5. Urdan, Timothy C.. Statistics in Plain English, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Incorporated, 2005. ProQuest E-book Central, URL https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibraryebooks/detail.action?
docID=3060431.
Electronic Materials
1. Herbst, Thomas. English Linguistics: A Coursebook for Students of English, De Gruyter, Inc., 2010. ProQuest E-book Central, URL https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibraryebooks/detail.action?
docID=772986.
2. Writing in Foreign Language Contexts : Learning, Teaching, and Research, edited by Rosa Manchón, Channel View Publications,
2009. ProQuest E-book Central, URL https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary-
ebooks/detail.action?docID=449890.
3. English As a Scientific and Research Language : Debates and Discourses: English in Europe, Volume 2, edited by Alastrué, Ramón
Plo, and Carmen Pérez-Llantada, De Gruyter, Inc., 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibraryebooks/detail.action?
docID=2129550.
Other Learning
Materials None
2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
Large classrooms that can accommodate no more than 20 students
Technology Resources
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software,
etc.) Data Show, Smart Board (See Other Resourses)
Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory
Material and technical support Classrooms
for lectures on the discipline provide for the use and9
Item Resources
equipment is required, list requirements or attach a list)
demonstration of thematic illustrations corresponding to the program of the discipline, consisting of:
1− PC with Internet access (operating system, office software, antivirus software);
2− multimedia projector with remote control.
G. Course Quality Evaluation
Evaluation
Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Effectiveness of teaching and assessment
Students Direct
Quality of learning resources Students Direct Extent of achievement of
course learning outcomes
Faculty Member Direct
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)
H. Specification Approval Data
Council / Committee Council of the Mathematics Department
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