Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS3051: ARABIC III
Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)
MEIS3051: ARABIC III
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Not available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Arabic II (MEIS2122), OR equivalent Level.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- All other Arabic-language modules.
Aims
- The module consolidates work done in Arabic II.
- To ensure that students are able to read and understand a wide range of modern Arabic texts.
Content
- The syllabus comprises a range of modern Arabic texts, including both literary and non-literary material.
- The emphasis is on topic-based reading of non-fiction materials related to the contemporary Middle East and includes translation, precis and analytical work.
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 | 44 | Two per week | 1 hour | 44 | |
| Other (Language Classes) | 2 | Weekly | 1 hour | 2 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 154 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| one three-hour written examination | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Regular written assignments (translations)
■ 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