ARABIC

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Sharman

Pre-requisites

None.

Notes

Please note, this course is designed for beginners to Arabic and is not available to native speakers.

Overview

This course will introduce students to Arabic speaking, listening, reading and writing. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening and particularly on the pronunciation of sounds and symbols unfamiliar to non-native Arabic speakers. Students will first learn to understand and express themselves in basic role play and dialogue and gradually move on to familiarize themselves with written Arabic.

Structure

3 one-hour classes per week; 1 tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Examination (40%). Course work - Language exercises (60%).

Resit: Examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Course work (60%). 3 formative assessments of different aspects of written Arabic language, 1 formative assessment of aural Arabic language, and 1 formative assessment of oral Arabic language.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral/aural classes.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Sharman

Pre-requisites

Arabic for Beginners I

Notes

Please note, this course is designed for beginners to Arabic and is not available to native speakers.

Overview

Building on Arabic for Beginners I, students will continue their introduction to Arabic speaking, listening, reading and writing. There will be continued emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and listening and students will learn to understand and express themselves in basic role play and dialogue. Students will also improve their facility with written Arabic and brief reading comprehension passages and translation exercises will be introduced with a focus on intercultural competence.

Structure

3 one-hour classes per week; 1 tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Coursework (60%); Examination (40%).

Formative Assessment

Course work (60%); 3 formative assessments of different aspects of written Arabic language, 1 formative assessment of aural Arabic language, and 1 formative assessment of oral Arabic language.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance is also given in both written language classes and oral/aural classes.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Sharman

Pre-requisites

Normally AR 1501 or permission of Head of School.

Notes

Please note, this course is designed for beginners to Arabic and is not available to native speakers.

Overview

Written and spoken Arabic.
Introduction to very basic cultural phenomena.
Reading passages.
Writing exercises.
Translation exercises.
Role play.
Dialogue.
Readings and discussions about Arabic culture.

Structure

3 one-hour classes per week
1 tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st attempt: Course work (60%) Examination (40% = Oral 10%, written 30%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Four written assessments, in weeks 3, 6, 8 and 11.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given.

Additional informal feedback on performance and workshop participation is also given.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Sharman

Pre-requisites

Normally AR 2001 (Arabic for Beginners 3) or permission of Head of School.

Notes

Please note, this course is designed for beginners to Arabic and is not available to native speakers.

Overview

Written and spoken Arabic.
Introduction to very basic cultural phenomena.
Reading passages.
Writing exercises.
Translation exercises.
Role play.
Dialogue.
Readings and discussions about Arabic culture.

Structure

3 one-hour classes per week
1 tutorial per week

Assessment

1st attempt: Course work (60%) Examination (40% = Oral 10%, written 30%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Four written assessments, in weeks 3, 6, 8 and 11.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and workshop participation is also given.