150-104 Intermediate Arabic Part B

Note

Available as 150-204 at 2nd-year level, 150-304 at 3rd-year level.

Credit Points

Prerequisites

Intermediate Arabic Part A or equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

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

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).