Study Abroad

Module title	Study Abroad
Module code	ARAM239
Academic year	2023/4
Credits	15
Module staff	Ms Safaa Radoan (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks			4

Number students taking module (anticipated)	15

Module description

Having completed two terms of study at the University of Exeter, students on MA Advanced Arabic, MA Middle East Politics and Advanced Arabic, and MA International Relations and Advanced Arabic will take this Study Abroad module, which involves spending 4 weeks in an Arabic-speaking country, attending an intensive language course at one of our partner institutions and practising Arabic in real life situations. This period of study abroad will significantly advance students’ fluency in spoken Arabic and knowledge of dialect, and will enable them to gain first-hand experience of Arab society and culture. During their time abroad, students will be supported both by colleagues in the study abroad institution and by a personal tutor from the IAIS (the latter via online media). Assessment will be in the form of assignments and exams set by the partner institution. Prerequisites: Advanced Arabic I., Advanced Arabic II.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module aims to develop your Arabic language proficiency to Master’s level in the following areas: reading, writing, grammar, translation, speaking and listening. You will be exposed to a variety of written materials, for example from business, media, culture and politics, which you will read, analyse and translate under the guidance of your instructors. You will be able to deepen your knowledge of Arabic language and culture through living and studying in a host institute in an Arabic speaking country. Furthermore, you will develop your conversational skills through intensive use of an Arabic dialect abroad.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate mastery of complex morphological and syntactical features of Arabic grammar;
2. Competently read, scan and listen to complex texts;
3. Accurately translate complex texts from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic;
4. Speak fluently in Arabic about a given topic.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

5. Effectively employ stylistic features of written and spoken Arabic;
6. Develop professional digital and media skills.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

7. Demonstrate effective use of IT and time management skills;
8. Demonstrate well developed communicative skills in a foreign language including the development of intelligent argument;
9. Deep knowledge of a foreign culture.

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:

1) Reading& Writing: You will tackle different types of texts, editorials, texts on history, current affairs, literature, etc. You will be introduced to different styles of writing, and you will further enhance your understanding of how to write professionally in Arabic.

2) Arabic culture: You will be introduced to different aspects of Arabic culture through living and studying in a natural linguistic and cultural environment in an Arabic speaking country.

3) Translation: You will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them effectively (and in a timely manner) from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic. You will also use your knowledge and skills to practice liaison interpreting in Arabic and English.

4) Listening &Speaking: You will further enhance your listening and speaking capabilities by participating in discussions and events at the host institutions.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
80	86

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity	80	4 weeks x 20 hours Lectures and seminars on Arabic reading, writing translation and culture. Interactive classwork on listening and speaking skills. (hosting institute)
Guided Independent Study	86	4 weeks x 20 hours weekly homework assignments in reading, writing, translation, as well as oral presentations and projects. (hosting institute) 6 weeks x 1hour weekly assistance and supervision. (Exeter)

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Three weekly written assignments	250 words each	1-6, 7- 9	Written and verbal

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
0	50	50

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Language- based project	50	15 minutes video	1-6, 7-9	Written feedback
Reflective report on the project (in Arabic)	50	Essay in Arabic (1500)	1-3, 5, 7-8	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
Language- based project	15 minutes presentation	1-3, 6,9	August
Reflective report	Essay in Arabic (1500 words)	1-5, 7-9	August

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

Material provided by the host institution abroad.

Raji M. Rammuny Advanced Standard Arabic. University of Michigan Press, Michigan, 1995.

(Recommended) Hans Wehr A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic. Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden 1976

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

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Advanced Arabic Language, Study abroad

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
Module pre-requisites	ARAM238 Advanced Arabic II
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	7
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	10/05/2022
Last revision date	07/09/2023