(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
On completion of the year/programme students will provide evidence of being able to:
1. be familiar with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the discipline, including:
2. identify some of the key classical aspects of Arab-Islamic culture, as it has developed since the 7th Century
3. demonstrate a grounding in the history, culture, politics, religions and languages of the Middle East
4. show a command of basic academic literacies, i.e: communicate the results of their work;
5. critically read both primary and secondary source material relevant to the study of the Middle East and its religions, civilisations and cultural traditions;
6. have some knowledge of the critical terminology relevant to the discipline;
7. interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline;
8. have the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;
9. appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners through individual and group work
In the Arabic language they will be able to:
- present a structured and coherent simple argument;
- communicate in the Arabic at a survival level / so as to sustain everyday conversation with a native or other competent speaker;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic structures of Arabic and its writing systems;
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of one or more aspects of the cultures, history, social, and religious structures of the societies of the country or countries in which Arabic is spoken.
Skills Learning Outcomes
By the end of year one students will be able to:
1. select and apply appropriate methodologies;
2. exercise critical reflection and judgement;
3. work in flexible and independent ways;
4. show self-discipline and emerging self-direction;
5. communicate effectively in interpersonal settings, and in writing;
6. work productively in a group or team;
7. deliver work to a given length, format, brief and deadline;
8. present a structured and coherent simple argument;
9. learn techniques for close work on sources, both primary and secondary;
10. demonstrate basic IT skills.
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods. These may include essays, presentations, literature reviews, and written and practical exams…etc. Assessment methods are in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- Demonstrating knowledge and practical application of fundamental concepts, information, and pertinent techniques to the area of study.
- Presenting work that explores a specific aspect of the subject matter in depth.
- Demonstrating the development of emerging abilities, skills, and proficiencies.
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