Arabic 1 B (PG)

Important! Students who have already studied Arabic should take a placement test.

العَرَبِيَّة

This is a basic language acquisition module for students who have already studied the language 1A equivalent in the previous term, or who have equivalent knowledge. Students are therefore assumed to have some basic knowledge of the language or its script. This module develops knowledge of some of the several basic constructions of the language, enabling students to develop their skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking.

Successful students will gain the ability to read and write simple texts, and communicate on everyday topics. Emphasis will be placed on good pronunciation and on the social and linguistic conventions of everyday conversation.

Students enrolling onto this module should have taken Arabic 1A in term 1.

Objectives and learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module a student will:

• gain knowledge and understanding of commonly used grammar
• gain knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to a range of everyday topics
• gain greater knowledge and understanding of the appropriateness of basic structures and expressions in a given context
• demonstrate the ability to understand passages in written language on everyday topics
• demonstrate the ability to produce short passages in written language on everyday topics
• demonstrate the ability to understand spoken sentences and short passages on everyday topics
• demonstrate the ability to engage in short spoken discourse on everyday topics

Workload

Total of 10 weeks teaching with 5 hours classroom contact per week in language classes.

Method of assessment

• 60% - Written Exam, 3 hours
• 25% - Oral Exam, 15 minutes
• 15% - Class Test, 1 hour 30 minutes
• The exact assessment deadline dates are published on the relevant module Moodle/BLE page

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