LANG 3011 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language and Grammar
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 100048
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Description This is the second of a series of two units that aim to provide a thorough and more advanced 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 Arabic 301 and who wish to consolidate, develop and improve these skills. This unit is mandatory for students who wish to pursue a specialisation in Arabic.
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
Arabic 301 or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of Arabic grammar in speaking, reading and writing
- Comprehend spoken Arabic, both formal and informal
- Converse intelligibly in Arabic within a wider range of situations in colloquial Arabic as well as Modern Standard Arabic
- Read and write Modern Standard Arabic in a wide range of everyday situations.
Subject Content
Aural comprehension practice in Arabic by listening to visiting speakers, audio and video tapes, radio and television broadcasts;
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, eg. literary, scientific, educational, etc.;
Practice in various forms of writing in Modern Standard 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 Tasks | 4 hours Reading and Writing Task; 4 minute Multimodal presentation | 40 | N | Individual |
| Practical | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
| Practical Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Spring
Bankstown
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