Intermediate Arabic Language I
| Module title | Intermediate Arabic Language I |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARA3160 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | no title Fatima Rawan (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 5 |
|---|
Module description
Arabic is a modern language spoken by hundreds of millions of people and a foundational language of human civilisation. This is an intermediate-level module that extends your knowledge of the Arabic language, introducing you to new and more abstract fields of communication and taking your Arabic learning to level B1 (threshold) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). Through language, the module will continue your exposure to Arabic cultural expression. You will use a textbook and a variety of learning materials selected by your tutors.
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 aims to continue development of your active and passive knowledge of Arabic through writing and conversation and to enrich your command of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. It aims to continue development of your language to CEFRL level B1, consolidating and expanding your grammatical knowledge and developing reading, writing, translation and conversation skills. You will communicate and comprehend more complex topics, and build fluency. The module will enable you to read authentic texts in Arabic such as media and literary texts.
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 B1.
- 2. Extract a sense and some specified detail of aural communications at CEFRL level B1.
- 3. Write short and simple texts on selected topics at CEFRL level B1.
- 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 B1.
- 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. Learn how to 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. Work in groups at solving basic linguistic tasks.
- 11. Deploy time management strategies through developing skills of self-study.
- 12. Exercise autonomy and judgement by developing independent learning skills.
- 13. Deploy strategies for coping with unpractised linguistic, social and cultural situations.
- 14. Show 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 some or all of the following topics:
- More complex Arabic grammar tools and concepts.
- Introduction to vocabulary enabling students to us Arabic in abstract and diverse subject areas.
- Building learning independence as an Arabic scholar, with increasing ability to analyse morphology and syntax, and to use grammatical knowledge and dictionary skills to understand more complex texts.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | 190 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 80 | Lectures using an interactive learning approach: Pair work, group work; emphasis on active and passive development of reading, writing and translation skills. |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 30 | Group and pair work with emphasis on conversation and writing skills |
| Guided Independent study | 190 | Directed learning and private study outside the classroom, includes homework assignments and preparation for classes. |
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 | verbal and/or written 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 90 minutes written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes per student) | 1-14 | verbal and/or written feedback |
| Written Examination (May/June assessment period) | 50 | 3 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | verbal and/or written feedback |
| Oral examination | 10 | 10 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening Examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | verbal and/or written 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | One 90 minutes written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes per student) | 1-14 | August/September reassessment period |
| Written Examination | Written Examination (3 hours) 50% | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral Examination | Oral Examination (10 minutes) 10% | 2,4,10,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening Examination | Listening Examination (30 minutes) 10% | 2,4,10,11 | August/September reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Brustad,K, Al-Batal, M, Al-Tonsi A, Al-Kitab (vol. 2), Georgetown University Press, Washington DC 2004.
Wehr, Hans A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Wiesbaden, Harrassowitz, 1979.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | ARA2148 or equivalent |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2008 |
| Last revision date | 17/08/2022 |
