Study Abroad
| Module title | Study Abroad |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARAM254 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Miss Safaa Radoan (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 150 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement/Study Abroad | 120 | 6 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 Abroad | 30 | 6 weeks x 5 hours weekly homework assignments in reading, writing, translation, as well as oral presentations and projects. (hosting institute) |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly number of assignments - either a written exercise or oral presentation. | Written assignments; 200-250 words each Oral presentations: 10 minutes each | 1-5, 7- 9 | Written and verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 80 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 30 | 90 minutes | 1-6, 7-9 | Written feedback |
| Practical exam assessed by module convenor. | 20 | 10-minute presentation (10%) 30 minute listening exam (10%) | 1,2,4,5,7,8 | Oral or Written feedback |
| Written essay in Arabic assessed by module convenor. | 50 | Essay in Arabic (300 words) 50% | 1-6, 7-9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 90 minutes (30%) | 1-6,7-9 | August |
| Practical exam | 10 minute oral presentation (10%) 30 minute listening exam (10%) | 1,2,4,5,7,8, | August |
| Written essay in Arabic | Essay in Arabic (300 words ) 50% | 1-6, 7-9 | August |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
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
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 22/03/2023 |
