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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Arabic Studies

150-103/203/303 Intermediate Arabic Part A

Credit Points:

18.75 1st year, 16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Christina Mayer-Attenborough

Prerequisite/s:

Beginners Arabic Part B or equivalent.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Four hours per week

Subject Description:

This subject is a more detailed presentation of functions of the language; oral and aural practice; reading of texts, and writing compositions incorporating features of the language already presented; some important cultural issues. On completion of this subject, students will have acquired (a) a level of proficiency in basic Arabic conversational forms and will be able to converse using these forms; (b) a level of proficiency in simple written structures and an ability to formulate such structures clearly; (c) an understanding of some of the commonly used grammatical structures of Arabic, and ability to apply them in speech and writing; (d) the ability to interpret messages of a low level of complexity occurring in some audio-visual media and in individual and group spoken forms; (e) familiarity with some of the dominant cultural ideas and forms in the Arab Middle East including some behavioural patterns and customs.

Assessment:

Written assignments in total not more than 2000 words, one 2-hour written examination and an aural/oral test of not more than 15 minutes. Weighting of assessment components will be made known at commencement of the unit.

Prescribed Texts:

For details, see Arabic Studies Course and Subject Guide (available from the Department).

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