2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARAB1001 Beginning Arabic 1

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Rasha Soliman
Email: R.K.Soliman@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARAB1015

Arabic for Beginners

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module enables students with little or no prior knowledge of Arabic to develop their language skills up to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It focusses on achieving basic skills in all four areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and developing confidence and a degree of accuracy in basic communication in a limited range of situations. This module is designed for students studying Arabic as part of their degree.

Objectives

Through a range of teaching activities in lectures and interactive language practice classes, this module aims to:

* introduce the Arabic language to students with little or no prior knowledge of the language.

* develop a basic understanding of everyday vocabulary and expressions and a basic grasp of the relevant grammar for that level, as well as an understanding of the rules of pronunciation and Arabic script.

* train students to apply these skills in basic written and spoken communication.

* develop students’ interest in the cultures where Arabic is spoken.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

LO1 – Students will be able to read and write the Arabic script at a slow pace

LO2 - Students will be able to understand commonly used vocabulary and everyday expressions in the topics covered.

LO3 – Students will have basic knowledge of grammar such as sentence structure, the Arabic root system, verb conjugation, the definite article and prepositions.

LO4 - Students will be able to understand and make themselves understood by a sympathetic Arabic speaker in specific contexts in written and oral communication.

LO5 – Students will develop some awareness of linguistic and cultural differences in the use of Arabic.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

SO1 - Reflect on some of the linguistic differences and similarities between Arabic and other languages.

SO2 - apply basic linguistic knowledge to infer meanings when encountering some linguistic variation in Arabic.

SO3 - Identify and develop your language learning strategies.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	10	2.00	20.00
Lecture	30	2.00	60.00
Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			80.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive regular formative feedback on smaller tasks that they complete as part of their weekly language classes practice activities to develop all four linguistic skills, e.g. reading short texts, watching short videos, writing short paragraphs or grammar exercises. Feedback on the weekly tasks will be given as written individual or collective feedback to monitor student progress and to further encourage autonomous learning. Students will also receive individual and collective feedback on their oral language production in language classes, for example on pronunciation, fluency and accuracy, in order to help the students to gain more confidence in their oral language skills.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Online Assessment	48hr OTLA	40.00
Assignment	Coursework: This is 2 pieces of continuous assessment tasks to help monitor students’ progress and provide feedback.	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		70.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		30.00

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: 19/06/2024

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