2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Arabic and Islamic Studies
| Programme code: | BA-ARAB&IS | UCAS code: | TVP6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Sameh Hanna | Contact address: | S.Hanna@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 485
Entry requirements:
For entry requirements for this course please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, School of Modern Languages & Cultures
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Language and related studies
Programme specification:
The programme proposes to be a distinctive and highly relevant degree for today's multi-cultural and multi-faith society. It embraces both the traditional Islamic sciences as well as a study of Islam in the modern world.
It is designed for students with no knowledge of Arabic who wish to concentrate on both the religious theological aspects of Islamic culture and civilisation, and the Arabic language.
The year abroad is also a distinctive feature of this programme, allowing students not only to enhance their language competence, but also offers them the possibility to live in a Muslim country, and to mix with Muslim communities.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ARAB1001 | Beginning Arabic 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB1002 | Beginning Arabic 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ARAB1100 | Introduction to Islamic Theology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1150 | Early and Medieval Islamic History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates may choose to take between 0 and 40 credits from the following optional modules:
| ARAB1003 | Persian for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1030 | Introduction to Arab and Islamic Civilisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1160 | Introduction to the Middle East: Politics, Culture and Religion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO1960 | Religion in Modern Britain | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
As part of your induction to academic work, and in order to provide you with additional support in key areas of your programme, students are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to undertake the following 5-credit Study Skills module. This module resides above the required 120 credits students take in Level 1 and as such it is not compulsory, but it draws together key guidance that augments provision elsewhere.
| MODL1500 | LCS Academic Essentials | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules to bring their total to 125 credits for the year.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates spend this year in an Arabic-speaking country approved by the School.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| ARAB9001 | Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ARAB2010 | Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2020 | Essential Skills in Practical Arabic | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2280 | Islamic Law: Theory and Practice | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates must study one module (20 credits) from this group of modules:
| ARAB2180 | Culture and Society in the Arab World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB2320 | The Qur'an: History, Text and Intepretation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates must study between 20 and 40 credits from the following group:
| ARAB2066 | Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2075 | Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| ARAB2310 | Modern Middle Eastern History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ARAB2880 | Contemporary Arabic Media | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ARAB3010 | Arabic Stylistics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB3020 | Advanced Skills in Arabic Language | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates are required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3320 | Final Year Project: Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates must study one module (20 credits) from the following group:
| ARAB3072 | Islam and Modernity | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB3120 | The Hadith: History, Criticism and Canonisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates are required to study between 20 and 40 credits from the following group:
| ARAB3050 | Arab Drama on Stage and Screen | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB3110 | Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB3140 | Authoritarianism and Democratisation in the Arab World | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| ARAB3888 | Advanced Media Arabic: Translation Skills in Text Typology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Last updated: 10/08/2017
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