Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS3012: ADVANCED WRITTEN ARABIC
Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)
MEIS3012:
ADVANCED WRITTEN ARABIC
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
3 |
Credits |
40 |
Availability |
Available in 2006/07 |
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 Oral and Aural Arabic (MEIS3012).
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To achieve a high level of competence in all written language areas: reading, writing, translation and precis.
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) and Islamic Heritage.
Learning Outcomes
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Lectures |
110 |
Five per week |
1 hour |
110 |
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
290 |
| Total |
|
|
|
400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 75% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Examination 1 (written) |
3 hours |
50% |
|
| Examination 2 (written) |
3 hours |
50% |
|
| Component: Class Tests |
Component Weighting: 25% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| 5 class tests/assessed translation and other language assignments |
|
100% |
|
10 class tests/assessed translation and other language 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
