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Elementary Arabic Language II

Module titleElementary Arabic Language II
Module codeARA1033B
Academic year2024/5
Credits30
Module staff

Miss Safaa Radoan ()

Duration: Term123
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 ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
1321680

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity88Lectures: These focus on explaining grammar topics. (8 hours per week over 11 weeks
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity44Language 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 Study40Homework assignments and preparation for class.
Guided independent study40Learning grammar.
Guided independent study25Learning vocabulary.
Guided Independent Study40Listening and speaking practice.
Guided Independent study23Preparation for examinations.

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Weekly practical and written assignments Weekly practical and written assignments 1-14Written and/or oral feedback

Summative assessment (% of credit)

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
305020

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Continuous Assessment.30One written test (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (10 minutes) 1-14Written and/or verbal feedback
Written Examination (May/June assessment period502 hours1,3,5,6,11,13Written and/or verbal feedback
Oral Examination 1010 minutes2,4,10,11Verbal feedback
Listening Examination 1030 minutes2,6,11Written and/or verbal feedback
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
Examination Examination (2 hours)1,3,5,6,11,13August/September reassessment period
Oral ExaminationOral Examination (10 minutes)2,4,10,11August/September reassessment period
Listening ExaminationListening Examination (30 minutes)2,6,11August/September reassessment period
Continuous Assessment• One written test (90 minutes) • One listening test (30 minutes) • One oral test (10 minutes) 1-14August/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

Key words search

Elementary Arabic

Credit value30
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