150-207 Advanced Arabic 2 Part A

Note

Available as 150-307 at 3rd-year level, 150-407 at 4th-year level.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Advanced Arabic 1 Part B or equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject will cover skills such as developing (a) a refined use of idiomatic and conversational forms; (b) a level of proficiency in written structures of sophisticated complexity and the capacity to command their use freely and confidently; and (c) an independent style in written language use. It will also cover principles of analysis of Modern Arabic literary texts and application of such principles, some of the important issues in modern Arabic literature and literary criticism, and translation of Arabic texts of medium level difficulty. Text types may include biographies, diaries, drama, short stories, collected letters, articles, essays and novels.

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. In addition to these, 4th year students should write an essay of not more than 1000 words. 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).