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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module MEIS3021: ADVANCED ORAL AND AURAL ARABIC

Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)

MEIS3021: ADVANCED ORAL AND AURAL ARABIC

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2005/06 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to T621
Tied to T622
Tied to T6L1
Tied to T6L2
Tied to T6T9
Tied to TL69

Prerequisites

  • Intermediate Written Arabic (MEIS2012) OR Arabic at an equivalent level.

Corequisites

  • Advanced Arabic (MEIS3012).

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To achieve a high level of competence in: speaking and listening.

Content

  • Part of the core language teaching in the final year is organised around topics using 'Standard Arabic: an Advanced Course' by James Dickins and Janet Watson.
  • The topics have been chosen for their interest and general importance and are drawn from a variety of sources (eg literature, academic writing, newspapers, news broadcasts, documentaries).
  • The materials are designed to inform students about aspects of the Arab world.
  • From a pure language point of view the materials also allow students to tackle vocabulary and structure learning in a coherent and concentrated manner.
  • The course book has an accompanying tape with a variety of related aural exercises.
  • Materials in Part 2 of the 'Advanced Arabic Course' will be covered as follows: Muslim Spain, Arab Nationalism, Islamic Fundamentalism, Democracy, Death and Succession, Arabic Literature, Economics, Medicine (Traditional, Islamic and Modern), Islamic Heritage.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Other (Language laboratory classes) 22 Weekly 1 hour 22
      Other (Oral classes) 22 Weekly 1 hour 22
      Preparation and Reading 156
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Aural Examination Component Weighting: 50%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      Language laboratory examination 1.5 hours 100%
      Component: Oral Examination Component Weighting: 50%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      Oral Examination 30 minutes approx 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Regular class tests; c.6 translation/transcription assignments during year

      ■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University