150-103 Intermediate Arabic Part A

Note

Available as 150-203 at 2nd-year level, 150-303 at 3rd-year level.

Credit Points

Prerequisites

Beginners Arabic Part B or equivalent.

Semester

Contact

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).