2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARAB3010 Arabic Stylistics
20 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Professor Janet Watson
Email: J.C.E.Watson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 Arabic or equivalentPre-requisites
| ARAB2010 | Adv Arabic Gram & Translation |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Are you interested in enhancing your writing style? The aim of the module is to provide training in text appreciation through the analysis of genres of writing with special attention to the various stylistic devices and terminology.Pre requisites: ARAB 2010 or equivalent. Form of teaching: lectures. Assessment: Coursework, written examination. For further information see: www.leeds.ac.uk/arabicObjectives
To provide training in text appreciation through the analysis of genres of writing with special attention to the various stylistic devices and terminology.Syllabus
Introduction - Definitions of style and stylistic terminology; characteristics of Arabic style including levels of style, the influence of classical Arabic and the problem of diglossia. Text Analysis - A selection of various 'representative' texts including messages, private and official correspondence, the report, the short essay, children's literature, the short story, the novel, the poem and literature in translation.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 21 | 2.00 | 42.00 |
| Private study hours | 158.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
preparatory reading for lectures/seminars, student presentations, completion of coursework and exam preparationOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress is monitored through:- fortnightly submitted language coursework, oral presentations and exams
- checking attendance throughout the year
- access to weekly office hours.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test (semester one) | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Test (semester two) | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 10/08/2020 08:32:42
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