2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARAB1015 Arabic for Beginners

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Abdul-Bashid Shaikh
Email: A.B.Shaikh@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARAB1001	Beginning Arabic 1
ARAB1002	Beginning Arabic 2

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

On completion of this module you will be able to understand simple instructions, respond appropriately in everyday situations, express yourself using limited vocabulary and formulaic expressions and use the target language in a limited number of contexts so that it can be understood by a sympathetic native speaker. You will also develop an understanding of the structure of the language and the culture of the countries where the target language is spoken.

Objectives

The module aims to equip students with a basic grounding in Arabic grammar, reading and writing. Basic grammatical structures will be covered and vocabulary will be built up in key areas of everyday communication. Additionally, the module will introduce students to Arabic morphology and syntax. The main focus will be on reading and writing. It aims to equip students with alphabets, morphology and syntax, and basic sentence construction in Arabic, and acquire some vocabulary which will help them to conduct basic conversations.

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

On the completion of this module students should have

1) Acquired a basic knowledge in speaking, listening, writing and reading Arabic. They would also be able to identify the basic elements of Arabic grammar.

2) Students will also be able, with the aid of the dictionary, to read basic Arabic texts and hold basic Arabic conversations.

3) Students are also expected to demonstrate the ability to read basic Arabic texts.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

1) Develop teamwork and collaboration skills

2) Acquire effective language learning strategies in the classroom

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
Lecture	21	2.00	42.00
Private study hours			158.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students' progress will be monitored through language coursework and written examination in May/June. Throughout the course students will be given formative feedback after the submission of their coursework assignments which will allow them to build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses in relation to language development

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework: Five pieces of coursework to be completed throughout the whole year to monitor student language development progress	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	48 hr 00 mins	50.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	0 hr 10 mins	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

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: 04/03/2024

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