110-171 Arabic 1A-Conversation

Formerly available as 110-003. Students who have completed 110-003 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

110-170 Arabic 1A

In this subject students will learn to interact and express themselves in spoken Arabic, both in formal and informal situations. A range of topics appropriate for day-to-day conversation in Arabic will be covered. This subject complements work in 110-170 Arabic 1A. It reinforces grammar and vocabulary learned in that subject.

• written communication through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

• time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• public speaking through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.

A 15-minute aural/oral test 25% (mid-semester), a 15-minute aural/oral test 25% (in week 9) and a 30 minute aural/oral test 50% (during the examination period).

• Saeed, Mayer and Raheem, Modern Standard Arabic Beginners: Book 1. MIALS.
• Saeed, Mayer and Raheem, Modern Standard Arabic: Introduction. MIALS.