Module manager: Dr Adam Gargani
Email: A.Gargani@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| ARAB3010 | Arabic Stylistics |
| ARAB3020 | Adv Skills in Arabic Language |
| ARAB3888 | Advanced Media Arabic |
This is a new module
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is offered as a discovery module for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. On completion of this module students will be able to: understand advanced Arabic texts, respond appropriately in everyday situations, collect information from different types of texts in the target language, write advanced pieces of work in the target language, express themselves using a variety of vocabulary and formulaic expressions and use the target language in a wide range of contexts so that it can be understood by a sympathetic native speaker. Students will also develop an understanding of the structure of the language and the culture of the countries where the target language is spoken. Students also will be able to translate advanced Islamic texts into Arabic.
The aim of this module is to progress students from Intermediate level to the high intermediate and advanced level in the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). The module will also help in raising awareness of the linguistic and cultural differences between Arabic and English.
On completion of this module students will be able to: understand advanced Arabic texts, respond appropriately in everyday situations, collect information from different types of texts in the target language, write advanced pieces of work in the target language, express themselves using a variety of vocabulary and formulaic expressions and use the target language in a wide range of contexts so that it can be understood by a sympathetic native speaker. Students will also develop an understanding of the structure of the language and the culture of the countries where the target language is spoken.
Students also will be able to translate advanced Islamic texts into Arabic
1. Demonstrate a good awareness of the contextual use of Arabic grammar.
2. Demonstrate the relevant skills in translating advanced texts from and into Arabic.
3. Be able to deal with complex and complicated Arabic texts, especially Islamic texts.
4. Demonstrate the ability to converse confidently at the high intermediate and advanced levels.
5. Demonstrate a confident use of practical skills in Arabic: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
6. Culture awareness
1. Students will be introduced to relevant everyday topics through reading comprehension.
2. Emphasis on the Interactive communication language learning approach; reading, writing, listening and speaking skills will be developed by means of role-play, pair and group discussion.
3. The study of grammatical structures: (e.g. kana and its sisters, ina and its sisters, idafa construction, superlatives, rhetorical devices et…)
4. Students will be introduced to aspects of Arabic culture and society.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 21 | 2 | 42 |
| Private study hours | 158 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
preparatory reading for lectures/seminars, student presentations, completion of coursework and exam preparation
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | In-class test - aural (on campus) | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 40 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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