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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1427 Beginners Arabic 1

15 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module builds on the students’ basic knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic gained in the LLLC0173 Beginners Arabic module. Students will develop their four language skills in Arabic through the use of audio and visual materials. They will expand their understanding of basic grammar, and the ability to translate simple texts from Arabic into English. This module will allow students to become familiar with some aspects of the Arab culture.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate an understanding of practical Arabic skills through training in oral, aural and writing Arabic
2) Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and translate simple Arabic texts;
3) Understand and use basic Arabic grammar: the verb, subject, adjective, adverb, nisbah, plural forms, possessive endings and al-idafa etc
4) Familiarity with some of the differences between formal and spoken Arabic;
5) Demonstrate a familiarity with some aspects of culture in the Arab world.

Learning outcomes
1) Acquire the skills and ability for a basic use of practical skills in Arabic: reading, writing, speaking and listening, through using audio and visual materials;
2) Have the ability to comprehend simple Arabic texts, and able to translate from Arabic into English and vice-versa;
3) Develop an understanding of basic grammatical aspects;
4) Become familiar with some aspects of culture in the Arab world.

Skills outcomes
Develop both the receptive skills(reading and listening) and the productive skills (writing and speaking) at a basic level in Arabic language;
Develop an awareness of basic aspects of the Arab culture.


Syllabus

- Oral practice: using basic and simple dialogue texts (situations);
- Aural practice: using audio-visual materials;
- Written practice: training in writing about oneself, family, friends and other topics at a basic level;
- A range of grammatical aspects will be covered: the verb, subject, objective, adjective, adverb, nisbah, possessive endings, plural forms and al-idafa etc..
- Arabic vocabulary in context;
- Explore some aspects of Arabic culture and societies.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture141.0014.00
Seminar141.0014.00
Private study hours122.00
Total Contact hours28.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:
Preparation for seminars = 56 hours
Preparation for written exam= 42 hours
Preparation for oral and aural exams = 24 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The progression of students will be monitored through continuous coursework including one in-class short test, in addition to their participation in class and online activities.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment15 minute oral exam15.00
In-course Assessment30 minute aural exam15.00
Written WorkContinuous Coursework30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen exam 2 hr 00 mins40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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