Intermediate Arabic Language I
| Module title | Intermediate Arabic Language I |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA3160 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor Christina Phillips (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 5 |
|---|
Module description
Arabic is spoken by hundreds of millions of people across the world. It is also the language of the Quran, so many Muslims who are not Arabic speakers learn Arabic in order to understand the Quran. Learning Arabic is necessary for you to understand the culture, civilisation and history of the Arab World. It opens the doors for you to appreciate and enjoy the great wealth of cultural production in Arabic.
This module progresses students from beginners’ level Modern Standard Arabic to intermediate levels. This module is suitable for you if you are pursuing a degree programme which does not include a year abroad learning Arabic. It is also suitable for you if you are a postgraduate student who needs Arabic for your research.
Pre-requisite: ARA2148 Arabic for Beginners II or equivalent.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to continue development of active and passive learning of Modern Standard Arabic through writing and conversation and to consolidate command of Arabic grammar. This module aims to continue development of Modern Standard Arabic beyond beginners level to early intermediate (Level B1 on the Common European Framework of References for Language) by consolidating and expanding grammar knowledge, and developing reading, writing, translation and conversation skills to communicate and comprehend more complex topics, and build fluency. It will enable you to read authentic texts in Arabic such as media and literary texts.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Handle written Arabic material of various types
- 2. write short essays on various topics
- 3. Translate sentences and short passages from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English.
- 4. Communicate orally in standard Arabic
- 5. understand audio clips in Modern Standard Arabic
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Read Arabic texts, to write in Arabic, as well as to translate from and into written Arabic, with and without the use of dictionaries
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Demonstrate time management skills and ability to conduct independent study; to develop communicative skills in a foreign language
- 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:
- More complex Arabic grammar tools and concepts.
- Introduction to vocabulary enabling students to us Arabic in abstract and diverse subject areas.
- Building learning independence as an Arabic scholar, with increasing ability to analyse morphology and syntax, and to use grammatical knowledge and dictionary skills to understand more complex texts.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | 190 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 80 | Lectures using an interactive learning approach: Pair work, group work; emphasis on active and passive development of reading, writing and translation skills. |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 30 | Group and pair work with emphasis on conversation and writing skills |
| Guided Independent study | 190 | Directed learning and private study outside the classroom, includes homework assignments and preparation for classes. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar, listening or writing homework assignments | One weekly homework assignment which may be grammar or writing. | 1, 2, 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1,2, 3 | Written feedback |
| Continuous assessment | 30 | One 50-minute in-class test in the fifth week of each term, and one in the tenth week. | 1-6 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Oral examination | 10 | 10 minute oral exam | 4 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening Examination | 10 | 30 minute listening exam | 5 | Verbal/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Written Examination (3 hours) | 1,2, 3, 8 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral examination | Oral examination (10 minutes) | 4 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening Examination | Listening Examination (30 minutes) | 5 | August/September reassessment period |
| Continuous Assessment | Written assignment under exam conditions (300 words in Arabic, 2 hrs) | 1-7 | August/September reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
The examination replacing the continuous assessment will focus on essay composition in Arabic and on translation of extended texts in Arabic and English.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Brustad,K, Al-Batal, M, Al-Tonsi A, Al-Kitab (vol. 2), Georgetown University Press, Washington DC 2004.
Wehr, Hans A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Wiesbaden, Harrassowitz, 1979.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARA2148 or equivalent |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2008 |
| Last revision date | 04/04/2019 |
