Advanced Arabic Language
| Module title | Advanced Arabic Language |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA3103 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Abla Oudeh Mahmoud (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
Building on your knowledge from the pre-requisite module ARA2139 - Intermediate Arabic II - you will develop your ability to use complex Modern Arabic in your writing, speaking and listening. Having studied Arabic for three years, you are now ready to enhance your ability to tackle complex syntactical structures of Modern Arabic through a wide range of written materials such as media, literature and religious texts. You will become familiar with a range of text types for writing and translation. You will also learn how to present a topic for discussion and to engage in class debates. On completion of this module, your command of Arabic will be an asset in employment.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to develop your ability to use complex syntactical structures of Modern Arabic through a wide range of written materials, i.e. media and cultural; to develop further writing, speaking and listening skills. The module also aims to provide you with skills in demand in the job market like translation skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of complex morphological and syntactical features of Arabic grammar
- 2. Read or scan complex texts at a reasonable speed
- 3. Translate texts from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic
- 4. Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious searching for expressions.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Demonstrate an understanding of stylistic features of written Arabic.
- 6. Demonstrate an understanding of audio texts and develop fluency in speaking Arabic.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Demonstrate IT skills and carry out tasks in the language lab, using, where appropriate, audio-visual material
- 8. Work independently, within a limited time frame, and without access to external sources, to complete a specified task.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Reading: You will tackle different types of texts, editorials, texts on history. Current affairs, literature etc.
Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
Translation: You will be using the translation skills you acquired in 3rd year to translate advanced texts from Arabic into English and vice versa. .
Listening and Speaking: Here you will enhance your listening and speaking capabilities by listening to and discussing topical issues.
Literature: You will be exposed to different types of classical and modern Arabic writings to deepen your knowledge of Arab culture.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | 124 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours translation |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours reading, writing and grammar |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hours literature |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours speaking |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hours listening |
| Guided Independent study | 124 | Weekly homework assignments over two terms: Translation: 22 h Reading &writing: 22h Literature: 22h Speaking: 22h Media listening: 36h |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing, reading, translation, oral presentations, literature | Weekly assignments on one or more of the components. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 | Written and verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 50 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | 30 | 1 written test in term 1 (70%) 2 hours.-1 extended literature essay in Arabic (1,000 words) (10%) - 1 Listening test in term 2 (10%) 30 minutes - 1 Speaking test in term 2: oral presentations (10%) 15 minutes | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Oral examination | 10 | 15 minutes | 4 and 8 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 4 and 8 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Written examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1, 2, 3, 8 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | Written examination (3 hours) | 1, 2, 3, 8 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral examination | Oral (15 minutes) | 4, 8 | August/September reassessment period. |
| Listening examination | Listening examination (30 minutes) | 4, 8 | August/September reassessment period. |
| Continuous assessment | One extended essay in Arabic (1000) words | 1, 2, 3, 5 | August/September reassessment period. |
Re-assessment notes
Referral/ deferral: Written examination 1 x 3 hour written paper (50%); Listening examination (10%); and Oral examination (10%); Written examination (30%) if student fails the continuous assessment.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Alaa Elgibali, Nevenka Korica, Media Arabic: A Coursebook for Reading Arabic News, The American University in Cairo Press, 2007.
Raji Ramunny, Advanced Standard Arabic, Michigan, 1995. (recommended)
Badawi, Carter, Gully. A Referenced Grammar of Modern Written Arabic, London, 2000.
Nariman Warraki, Ahmed Hassanein, The Connectors in MSA, Cairo, 1993.
Wehr, H, A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden 1979.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARA2139 |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2008 |
| Last revision date | 19/08/2020 |
