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 |
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| Tied to | T621 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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% | ||
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| 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