Arabic 5 A (UG)
- Module Code:
- 155906715
- Credits:
- 15
- FHEQ Level:
- 6
- Year of study:
- Any
- Taught in:
- Term 1
IMPORTANT! New students: before applying, please check the Arabic Module Choices guide to determine your appropriate entry level for Arabic.
This module aims to utilize students' knowledge of syntax to develop their ability in comprehension and grammatical analysis as well as composition and translation into Arabic. The module is based on the reading and discussion of three types of written language: various literary texts, Arabic journalism and selected texts for translation. The module also caters for the oral aspect of language learning.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of Arabic 4A and Arabic 4B or equivalent
Workload
This module will be taught over 10 weeks with 5 hours contact per week.
Scope and syllabus
Attention is paid to aspects of reading, comprehension, grammar, syntax and style. Throughout the teaching year students present unsupervised work in Arabic in the form of translations and composition. This work is usually graded and commented upon by the teacher.
Method of assessment
- 1 x 2hr in class written and spoken test (50%)
- 1 x 2hr unseen written exam (50%) in May/June