LANG 3012 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 100049
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Description This subject is aimed at those who have successfully finished LANG 2006 - Arabic 202, or have an advanced speaking and writing proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic. It is one of the obligatory subjects for students intending to graduate with Arabic as a major or minor. It seeks to develop the writing skills to prepare students to make professional use of the language, and it is particularly recommended for those who wish to involve themselves in areas such as language teaching and translation. Students will be introduced to a full range of text types and language purposes. They will be guided to analyse, interpret and evaluate passages provided, and will be encouraged to extend their ability by experimenting with a variety of writing styles.
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
Assumed knowledge: Arabic 204 or equivalent knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate advanced reading skills in a variety of Modern Standard Arabic genres;
- write a coherent argument, discussion or explanation in Modern Standard Arabic;
- write effectively according to audience, purpose and content;
- demonstrate written work of a high level of grammatical accuracy and extensive knowledge of vocabulary;
- analyse text in Arabic identifying meaning and how it is conveyed;
- respond to texts personally, critically and sensitively, evaluating linguistic and cultural features;
- apply techniques for autonomous learning of Modern Standard Arabic language skills.
Subject Content
-Overview of style in writing: identification and practice with different styles of writing.
-Examination of A selection of contemporary texts in non literary written genres: transactions, procedures, reports, expositions, etc.
-analysis, interpretation and evaluation of samples of major text types: academic, scientific, legal, medical, commercial, literary.
-Creation of original text in different text types: report, diary, procedural writing, newspaper Reporting, reviewing, letter writing.
-Rewriting of A given text for A different audience or purpose.
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse Analysis | 1 hour a week | 20 | N | Individual | N |
| Portfolio | 2,500 words | 40 | N | Individual | N |
| Intra-session Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Autumn (2025)
Bankstown City
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