Intermediate Arabic Language II
| Module title | Intermediate Arabic Language II |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA2139 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Abla Oudeh Mahmoud (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
This is a core module for Third Year Single and Combined Honours students. You will build on knowledge from prerequisite module ARA1033 Elementary Arabic Language and ARA2000 your year abroad or equivalent. Having spent a year in an Arabic-speaking country, you will have a deeper knowledge of Arabic language and culture and knowledge of different Arabic dialects. This module will help you to build on this experience and to develop active and passive learning of Arabic through a wide range of written and audio-visual materials. You will strengthen your awareness of the different styles and registers of Arabic and to develop your skills in composition and translation whilst consolidating your use of colloquial Arabic.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Building on the Year Abroad learning experience, this module aims to develop a deeper knowledge of grammatical and syntactical structures; to develop active and passive learning of Arabic through a wide range of written and audio-visual materials; to strengthen your awareness of different styles and registers of Arabic; to broaden your skills in using Arabic; to develop your skills in composition and translation. The module also aims to consolidate your use of colloquial Arabic.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. deal with grammatical and syntactical features of written Arabic and spoken Arabic
- 2. read various genres of Arabic texts, to write in Arabic, as well as to translate from and into written Arabic, with and without the use of bilingual and monolingual dictionaries
- 3. listen to Colloquial and Media Arabic and to communicate in standard and colloquial Arabic.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. express yourself in Arabic orally
- 5. express yourself in Arabic writing
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. develop time management skills and ability to conduct independent study.
- 7. develop written and oral communication skills in a foreign language.
- 8. develop teamwork skills through working in language groups.
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 be introduced to 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 introduced to basic translation skills and techniques to use in translating a range of text types from Arabic into English and vice versa.
- Listening and Speaking: This includes listening to Media Arabic, broadcasts, news, interview, documentaries etc. and speaking about various topics in colloquial or modern standard Arabic.
- 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly assignments on one or more of the following components: Writing, reading, translation, oral presentations and literature | Weekly assignments on one or more of the components. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 | Written and verbal feedback |
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 in class test per term (80%) 2 hours - 1Listening test per term (10%) 30 minutes - 1 Speaking test per term: oral presentations (10%) 15 minutes | 1-7 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Oral examination | 10 | 15 minutes | 4 speaking | Written and verbal feedback |
| Listening examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 4 Listening | Written and verbal feedback |
| Written examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1-7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | Oral examination (15 minutes) | 4 speaking | August/September assessment period |
| Listening examination | Listening examination (30 minutes) | 4 Listening | August/September assessment period |
| Written examination | Written examination (3 hours) | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
| Continuous assessment | Written examination (2 hours) | 1-7 | August/September assessment 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:
Haywood and Nahmad, A new Arabic Grammar of the Written Language, Lund Humphries, London 2005.
Karin C. Ryding, A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge university press, Cambridge 2005
Supporting Materials:
Wehr, H, A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden 1979.
Concise Oxford English-Arabic Dictionary of Current Usage, Oxford University Press, 1982.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARA 1033 and Year Abroad (or equivalent) |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/08 |
| Last revision date | 30/04/2018 |
