Module manager: Prof Rasha Soliman
Email: R.K.Soliman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
ARAB1230 or a proficiency equivalent to A1 CEFR level in Arabic
| LANG1070 | Egyptian Arabic beginners (A1) |
| LANG1080 | Modern Standard Arabic beginners (A1) |
| LANG1081 | Modern Standard Arabic post-beginners: language and identity |
| LANG1082 | Modern Standard Arabic post-beginners: language and society |
| LANG1210 | Quranic Arabic |
ARAB1002 Beginning Arabic 2
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will help you to progress from A1 to a level approaching A2 according to the CEFR scale in the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in Arabic. On the completion of this module, you will be able to understand simple instructions in Arabic and respond appropriately in everyday situations. You will develop awareness of the Arabic culture and linguistic diversity. This module is designed for students studying Arabic as part of their degree.
- build on prior basic knowledge of Arabic
- develop a basic understanding of everyday vocabulary and expressions and a basic grasp of the relevant grammar for that level
- train students to apply these skills in basic written and spoken communication.
- develop students’ interest in the cultures where Arabic is spoken
- develop students’ awareness of Arabic linguistic diversity
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand and produce short spoken texts on familiar, everyday topics and respond appropriately in common situations
2. Read and write the target language script with sufficient accuracy and pace to support basic communication
3. Use a range of basic grammatical constructions and high-frequency vocabulary to convey and exchange simple ideas in spoken and written form
4. Recognise language registers in the target-language contexts when interacting.
5. Use context clues to understand unfamiliar language
Skills Learning Outcomes:
6. Use appropriate digital and reference resources to support self-directed learning
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| Practical | 22 | 2 | 44 |
| Private study hours | 134 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 66 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Regular progress will be monitored through students’ engagement with formative activities set on Minerva or through a textbook ahead of each class. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module to consolidate their learning, prepare for assessments, and encourage autonomous language development.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Portfolio | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 30/04/2026
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