Intermediate Arabic Language II
| Module title | Intermediate Arabic Language II |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA2139 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | no title Fatima Rawan (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 25 |
|---|
Module description
This is a core module for Third Year Single and Combined Honours students. You will build on knowledge from prerequisite module ARA1033A, ARA1033B Elementary Arabic Language and ARA2174, your year abroad, or equivalent.
Having studied 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 your Arabic learning experience abroad, 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 Modern Standard 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. Correspondence, instructions and advertisements, opinion piece, literature etc.
- Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. Personal and formal correspondence, instructions, description and comparison, narration, argumentation etc. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
- Translation: Here you will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic.
- Listening: This includes listening to a variety of clips, which might include Media Arabic, broadcasts, news, interviews, documentaries etc.
- Speaking: You will practice speaking about various topics in colloquial or modern standard Arabic.
- Arabic Language through Literature: You will have a chance to practice your skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding of Arabic culture and literature.
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 | 110 | 22 x 5 hours of lectures and seminars on Arabic Language. Interactive class work on written texts, consolidating the linguistic skills of reading, writing and translating |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 66 | 22 x 3 hours of seminars, language workshops and interactive class work for listening and speaking |
| Guided Independent Study | 124 | Weekly homework assignments in writing, translation, grammar, oral presentations and lab work |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing, reading and translation assignments | Students are expected to do weekly reading, writing, translation, listening or speaking assignments | 1-8 | Written or 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 | One 5/10/15 minute speaking assignment. Length dependent upon individual/pair/group of 3 (10%); One 30 minute listening assignment (10%); One 2 hour written test (80%) | Speaking (1, 3-4, 6-8); Listening (1, 3, 6); Written (1-2, 5-7) | Written/verbal feedback |
| Oral examination | 10 | 15 minutes | 1, 3-4, 6-8 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Listening examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 1, 3, 6 | Written and verbal feedback |
| Written examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1-2, 5-7 | 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) (10%) | 1, 3-4, 6-8 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening examination | Listening examination (30 minutes) (10%) | 1, 3, 6 | August/September reassessment period |
| Written examination | Written examination (3 hours) (50%) | 1-2, 5-7 | August/September reassessment period |
| Continuous assessment | Written examination (2 hours) (30%) | 1-2, 5-7 | August/September reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Referral/ deferral: Continuous Assessment element reassessed via a 1 x 2 hour written paper (30%).
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Ben Amor, Taoufik, Developing Writing Skills in Arabic, Routledge, New York, 2013.
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.
Karin C. Ryding, A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge university press, Cambridge 2005.
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 | 01/10/2008 |
| Last revision date | 03/09/2020 |
