LANG 3009 Arabic 301
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101949
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Description This is the first of a series of two units that aim to provide a thorough review of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary of Modern Standard Arabic, its range of registers and its linguistic characteristics. This unit is intended for students who have knowledge and skills in Arabic equivalent to two years of tertiary education in the language and who wish to consolidate, develop and improve these skills. A range of DELL (Digitally Enhanced Language Learning) Activities are utilised as part of the Blended Learning mode of delivery for this unit.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Southwest Asian and North African Languages
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Assumed Knowledge
All level 2 Arabic subjects or equivalent knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
- Use their knowledge of Arabic grammar and apply it in speaking, reading and writing at an advanced;
- Demonstrate their skill in Arabic aural comprehension;
- Read aloud and converse in Arabic;
- Read Arabic in different genres and for different purposes;
- Use their receptive and active Arabic vocabulary;
- Write in different genres of Arabic.
Subject Content
Speaking practice in Modern Standard Arabic in spontaneous and prepared discussions and short talks on a variety of topics.
Practice in reading a variety of specialised texts (e.g. literary, scientific, educational, etc.).
Practice in various forms of writing in Arabic for official and academic purposes.
Inherent Requirements
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Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Task | 4 hours reading and listening: 5 minutes presentation | 40 | N | Individual |
| Practical | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Alosh, M. (2010). Ahlan wa Sahlan Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners, Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-10378-6
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Bankstown
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