Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS2171: INTERMEDIATE ORAL AND AURAL ARABIC
Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)
MEIS2171: INTERMEDIATE ORAL AND AURAL ARABIC
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | 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
- Elementary Arabic 1 (MEIS1012) AND Elementary Arabic 2 (MEIS1022) OR equivalent.
Corequisites
- Intermediate Written Arabic.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To develop the Arabic oral and aural language skills acquired in Year 1 and during the year abroad, and to achieve a higher level of competence in speaking and listening.
Content
- The majority of the oral and aural components are organised around topics (also followed in 'Intermediate Written Arabic') using 'Standard Arabic: an Advanced Course' by James Dickins and Janet Watson.
- These topics are designed to inform students about various aspects of the Arab world and have been chosen for their interest and general importance.
- They are supplemented where appropriate by materials drawn from other sources (eg news broadcast tapes) in order to ensure that the material retains a contemporary and up-to-date flavour.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Classes | 66 | 3 per week | 1 hour | 66 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| 0ne 90 minute end of year language laboratory examination | 100% | ||
| Component: Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| one end of year oral examination of c 20 minutes | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Regular classroom and marked home assignments
■ 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