Elementary Arabic Language II
| Module title | Elementary Arabic Language II |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA1033B |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Giorgia Ferrari (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
|---|
Module description
Arabic is a modern language spoken by hundreds of millions of people and a foundational language of human civilisation. This elementary-level module continues your introduction the fundamentals of Arabic, enabling you to develop basic reading, writing, oral and aural skills and take your language to level A2 (waystage/elementary) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).Through language, it will further introduce you to aspects of Arab cultures.
You will use a textbook and a variety of learning materials selected by your lecturers.
If you have prior knowledge of Arabic acquired outside of your degree programme or have not completed the prerequisite modules, your level will be assessed by the module convenor in order to establish whether this module is suitable for you—admission in such cases is not guaranteed.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module is for students who have successfully completed ARA1033A. It aims to enhance your reading, writing and communication skills in Arabic. The module aims to develop all language-related skills, including reading, listening, speaking, writing—plus cultural knowledge—by means of written texts and audio-visual clips. By the end of the module, you are expected to be ready to embark on intermediate-level study of the language.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Extract a broad sense and some specified detail of written texts at CEFRL level A2.
- 2. Extract a sense and some specified detail of aural communications at CEFRL level A2.
- 3. Write short and simple texts on selected topics at CEFRL level A2.
- 4. Verbally elicit, understand and communicate basic factual information and simple selected topics relevant to everyday situations in Arabic, displaying reasonable levels of accuracy, at CEFRL level A2.
- 5. Achieve straightforward translations out of Arabic.
- 6. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures of Arabic and utilise it to understand and produce texts in it.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Consolidate your own learning by using available learning aids, in a variety of media, and organise this process with guidance from course tutors.
- 8. Understand the principles of intensively learning a new language and organise learning time with guidance from course tutors.
- 9. Use a reference grammar book and a bilingual dictionary to check the structural and lexical accuracy of your writing and expression in Arabic.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 10. Working in groups at solving basic linguistic tasks.
- 11. Develop time management strategies through developing skills of self-study.
- 12. Exercise autonomy and judgement by developing independent learning skills.
- 13. Develop strategies for coping with unpractised linguistic, social and cultural situations.
- 14. Further develop a basic appreciation of the cultures of people who speak Arabic.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, the syllabus will cover the following topics:
- Arabic grammar and syntax,
- Introduction to some spoken dialects of Arabic,
- Reading and comprehension of Arabic texts,
- Arabic writing and composition skills.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | 168 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 88 | Lectures: These focus on explaining grammar topics. (8 hours per week over 11 weeks |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | Language Workshops and Seminars: These are conducted in small groups and include Pair work, Group work, Language games or Language Lab work. (4 hours per week over 11 weeks) |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Homework assignments and preparation for class. |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Learning grammar. |
| Guided independent study | 25 | Learning vocabulary. |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Listening and speaking practice. |
| Guided Independent study | 23 | Preparation for examinations. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly practical and written assignments | Weekly practical and written assignments | 1-14 | Written and/or oral 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 written test (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes) | 1-14 | Written and/or verbal feedback |
| Written Examination (May/June assessment period | 50 | 2 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | Written and/or verbal feedback |
| Oral Examination | 10 | 10 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening Examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | Written and/or verbal feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
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 | Examination (2 hours) | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral Examination | Oral Examination (10 minutes) | 2,4,10,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening Examination | Listening Examination (30 minutes) | 2,6,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Continuous Assessment | One written test (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes) | 1-14 | August/September reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Al-Mashrafi, A.N.S., 2017, At-Takallum: A Comprehensive Modern Arabic Course, Elementary A2. The Light
Supporting Materials:
Wehr, Hans A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Wiesbaden, Harrassowitz, 1979
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARA1033A |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2011 |
| Last revision date | 20/09/2022 |
