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Programme and Module Handbook

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

  • None.

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

Subject-specific Knowledge:
    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
        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%

        Formative Assessment:

        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