CertHE in Arabic, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Year 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of level 1 students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of :- Key themes, events and issues associated with the Middle East, the principal beliefs of Islam,interpretation of the Qur'an and Hadith, Middle Eastern and Islamic history and Middle Eastern society;- How to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem-solving in the study of Islamicbeliefs, history, cultures and societies;- Basic skills in Arabic language;- How to evaluate and apply different approaches to ethical issues;- Global and cultural perspectives on Islam and other religions in the Middle East;- How to use basic generic and subject-specific intellectual qualities to:Communicate their research findings,Present a structured and coherent simple argument,Interpret and evaluate the concepts and principles underlying the study of Islamic Studies and theMiddle East,Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of the source.- Their strengths and weaknesses as learners.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for theprogramme:- ability to analyse and critically evaluate issues in Islamic Studies and to relate theoretical understandingto experience;- ability to analyse and critically evaluate issues affecting the Middle East and to relate theoreticalunderstanding to experience;- academic skills required for enquiry along with the ability to communicate information, understandingarguments and analysis in a variety of forms;- professional qualities and skills necessary for employment and professional development.
Assessment
- opportunity to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives in Islamicand Middle Eastern Studies;- opportunity to demonstrate acquisition of skills in Arabic language;- use of a wide range of methods of assessment that are designed to help develop skills of effectivecommunication for academic settings;- encouragement to explore new ideas and to test, evaluate and critically engage with literature.