Advanced Arabic II
| Module title | Advanced Arabic II |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARAM238 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Abla Oudeh Mahmoud (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 15 |
|---|
Module description
This is a core module for MA Advanced Arabic designed for candidates with either an undergraduate degree in Arabic or an equivalent qualification in Modern Standard Arabic.
The course will consolidate this knowledge and provide the student with advanced reading, writing and communication skills including one Arabic dialect to enable students to function in Arabic at an academic or professional level. This module will prepare students for the study abroad period in term 3.
Pre- requisites: Successfully completing ARAM237 Advanced Arabic 1
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 including basic training in Liaison interpreting. You will develop your ability to use complex syntactical and grammatical structures in written Arabic through regular practice and an extended essay in Arabic. Furthermore, you will develop your conversational skills through intensive use of an Arabic dialect.
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 using one Arabic dialect.
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 a personal profile and curriculum vitae for work in the Middle East that demonstrates skills in Middle East and Islamic Studies.
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 literature: You will be introduced to different aspects of Arabic literature through weekly classes focused on modern Arabic literature.
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 to develop liaison interpreting skills in Arabic and English.
4) Listening & Speaking: You will further enhance your listening and speaking capabilities by participating in the weekly discussions following the master classes.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 44 | 11 weeks x 4 hours Lectures and seminars on Arabic reading, writing translation and culture. Interactive class work on linguistic skills and Liaison interpreting. |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 22 | 11 weeks x 2 hours Seminars, Master classes and workshops. |
| Guided Independent Study | 234 | Weekly homework assignments in reading, writing, translation, as well as oral presentations and projects. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| One assignment per week - either a written exercise or oral presentation | Written assignments: up to 500 words each; Oral presentations: 15 minutes each | 1-5, 7-8 | Written and verbal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translation project | 10 | 1500 words + commentary | 1-8 | Written feedback |
| Liaison interpreting | 20 | Liaison interpreting session 10 minutes | 1-8 | Written / verbal feedback |
| Oral Examination and presentation | 20 | 30 minutes | 4, 5, 8 | Written feedback |
| Literature essay in Arabic | 50 | 2500 words | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation project | Translation project 1500 words | 1-3, 5, 7-8 | August |
| Oral examination and presentation | Oral examination and presentation | 1-9 | August |
| Literature essay in Arabic | Literature essay in Arabic 2500 words | 1-3, 5, 7-8 | August |
| Liaison interpreting | 10 minutes | 1-8 | August |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Advanced Arabic Literary Reader: For Students of Modern Standard Arabic, Jonas Elbousty, Muhammad Aziz, 2016
- The Routledge handbook of interpreting / edited by Holly Mikkelson and Renée Jourdenais ( Part III, Interpreting Settings)- Digital copy.
- Community interpreting / Sandra Beatriz Hale, Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
- El Said Badawi, Mike Carter and Adrian Gully Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive Grammar. Taylor & Francis, London, 2013.
- Nariman Naili Al-Warraki and Ahmed Taher Hassanein The Connectors in Modern Standard Arabic. The American University in Cairo Press, Cairo, 1994.
- 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/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARAM237 Advanced Arabic 1 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 10/05/2020 |
| Last revision date | 14/12/2022 |
