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Study Abroad

Module titleStudy Abroad
Module codeARAM254
Academic year2024/5
Credits15
Module staff

no title Fatima Rawan (Convenor)

Duration: Term123
Duration: Weeks

4

Number students taking module (anticipated)

15

Module description

This is a core module for MA International Relations& Arabic/ MA Middle East Studies & Arabic designed for candidates who have successfully completed ARAM241 Arabic Language 2. You will be spending a fixed period of time abroad over summer to study intensive Arabic at a host institution in an Arab country. During your period of study abroad you will be supported by both colleagues in the study abroad institution and by IAIS colleagues, including the module Convenor who will act as your named IAIS contact. There will be scheduled regular contact with IAIS colleagues by e-mail and/or Teams.

The course will consolidate the knowledge gained in terms 1,2 and provide you with intermediate level reading, writing and communication skills including one Arabic dialect to enable you to function in Arabic at an academic level .You will be assessed both by the host institute and IAIS for your time abroad.

Pre- requisites: Successfully completing ARAM241 Arabic Language 2.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module aims to develop your Arabic language proficiency to Intermediate level 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 intermediate level morphological and syntactical features of Arabic grammar.
  • 2. Competently read, scan and listen to intermediate level texts.
  • 3. Accurately translate intermediate level texts from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic.
  • 4. Speak with ease 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 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.

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 ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
00150

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Placement/Study Abroad1206 weeks x 20 hours Lectures and seminars on Arabic reading, writing translation and culture. Interactive classwork on listening and speaking skills. (hosting institute)
Placement/Study Abroad306 weeks x 5 hours weekly homework assignments in reading, writing, translation, as well as oral presentations and projects. (hosting institute)

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Weekly number of assignments - either a written exercise or oral presentation. Written assignments; 200-250 words each Oral presentations: 10 minutes each1-5, 7- 9Written and verbal

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
08020

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Written exam3090 minutes 1-6, 7-9Written feedback
Practical exams2010-minute presentation (10%) 30 minute listening exam (10%)1,2,4,5,7,8Oral or Written feedback
Written essay in Arabic assessed by module convenor.50Essay in Arabic (300 words) 50%1-6, 7-9Written feedback

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
Written exam90 minutes (30%)1-6,7-9August
Practical exam 10 minute oral presentation (10%) 30 minute listening exam (10%)1,2,4,5,7,8, August
Written essay in ArabicEssay in Arabic (300 words ) 50%1-6, 7-9August

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

The materials are chosen by the host institute and may vary from year to year.

Modern Standard Arabic Grammar: A Learner′s Guide. By Mohammad T. Alhawary

Al-kitab Al-asasi: Fi Ta'lim Al-lugha Al-'arabiya Li-ghayr Al-natiqin Biha: 2. By El-Said Badawi

Key words search

Arabic Language, Study abroad

Credit value15
Module ECTS

7.5

Module pre-requisites

ARAM241 Arabic Language 2

Module co-requisites

None

NQF level (module)

7

Available as distance learning?

No

Origin date

10/05/2020

Last revision date

19/06/2024