Arabic Study Abroad
| Module title | Arabic Study Abroad |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA2178B |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor John Cooper (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 1 |
|---|
Module description
Having progressed your Arabic learning at IAIS, you will spend a term in an Arabic-speaking country. There you will advance your knowledge of grammar and syntax, as well as reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will also learn a dialect of Arabic. The term abroad is an excellent opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an Arabic-speaking environment and to gain first-hand experience of Arab society and culture. It is a great opportunity for you to interact with Arabic-speakers and to develop fluency in an Arabic dialect. During the term abroad you will be supported in your studies by both colleagues in the study abroad institution and by IAIS colleagues who will visit you. The Module Convenor will act as your named IAIS contact. There will also be scheduled regular (usually at least fortnightly) contact with IAIS colleagues by e-mail and/or internet communications. Pre-requisites: successful completion of ARA1033B (Elementary Arabic Language) with a grade average of 50 or higher, and ARA2177.
There are 30 credits associated specifically with the study term abroad. Marking conversion conventions will be applied to the host institution’s assessments to bring them into line with University of Exeter standards.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of this module are to advance your knowledge of Arabic as a written and spoken language, and to develop your ability to switch between the two registers. You will develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a diverse range of classroom activities.
You will work on your grammar and syntax via a wide range of exercises and authentic Arabic texts, and will study dialect in order to facilitate your acquisition of spoken Arabic. Formal teaching and learning activities will be supplemented by your first-hand experience of living within an Arab society and experiencing its culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. read and understand a variety of increasingly sophisticated Arabic-language texts across a range of linguistic styles such as literature, poetry, religious texts and media;
- 2. recognise and deploy Arabic grammar in writing and speech commensurate with an intermediate-level speaker of the language.
- 3. understand intermediate-level Arabic-language audio and speech, and speak in both formal Arabic and dialect at the same level.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. demonstrate appropriate fluency in a spoken Arabic dialect
- 5. identify, describe and use a range of linguistic forms and structures in writing and in conversation;
- 6. demonstrate that you have assimilated information about another culture and have experienced at first hand the cultural and social aspects of an Arab country
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. adapt to living in a new cultural and linguistic environment and develop confidence in the use of a foreign language;
Syllabus plan
The syllabus is set by host institutions and approved by IAIS. Assessment is conducted by host institutions and reported to IAIS. This may include coursework assignments and/or end of term exams.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 350 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad | 150 | Lectures and practical classes at host institution in destination country in standard Arabic (written) and spoken Arabic. Currently, teaching hours at the host institution are 5 per day from Sunday to Thursday. |
| Study Abroad | 200 | Reading for lectures and classes; preparation and completion of coursework; and revision for written and oral examinations. Students are given a task to prepare a range of activities for class, activities include reading, learning vocabulary, learning grammar and listening. These are then discussed and activated in class through interactive learning sessions |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment conducted by host institutions. This may include homework and coursework assignments. Host institutions may differ on methods of assessment | This will vary depending on the host institution | 17 | Oral and written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 45 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | 55 | Set by host institution | 17 | Written and oral feedback |
| End-of-term project | 15 | Set by host institution | 1, 2, 6, 7 | Written and oral feedback |
| Written exam | 30 | Set by host institution | 1, 2, 6, 7 | Written and oral feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | Written, oral and listening examination (55%) at IAIS | 17 | January reassessment period |
| End-of-term project | Written examination (15%) at IAIS | 1, 2, 6, 7 | January reassessment period |
| Written exam | Written examination (30%) at IAIS | 1, 2, 6, 7 | January reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
If required a student will be offered a referred or deferred examination at the IAIS in the January examination period. The papers for the referred/deferred examinations will be set by the host institution and marked by IAIS (This includes oral, listening and written examinations). In cases of failure, students may be asked to withdraw from the MArabic programme, repeat the year abroad at their own expense or potentially transfer to a three-year degree programme.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Set by host institutions.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 08/12/2021 |
| Last revision date | 08/12/2021 |
