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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module MEIS3361: FURTHER ARABIC

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

MEIS3361: FURTHER ARABIC

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2005/06 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to L2T6

Prerequisites

  • Arabic III (MEIS3051).

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • All other Arabic modules.

Aims

  • To provide a level 3 Arabic module for students who have already completed Arabic III.
  • To develop the language skills and translation and/or composition provided by Arabic III.

Content

  • The module is based on the course book Standard Arabic: an advanced course, by James Dickins and Janet Watson.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • Students should be able to: Translate from Arabic to English at an intermediate level on a wide range of topics.
  • Translate from English into Arabic and/or compose original material in Arabic, on a limited range of topics.
Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

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

      • Language classes provide practice in the translation techniques required and enable students to develop confidence in translation and composition techniques.
      • Regular class tests and assessment enable their progress to be carefully monitored throughout the year.

      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Lectures 44 2 per week 1 hour 44
      Preparation and Reading 156
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      1 x 2-hour written examination 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Regular class test and homework exercises.

      ■ 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