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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module ARAB2021: EGYPTIAN COLLOQUIAL ARABIC
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
ARAB2021: EGYPTIAN COLLOQUIAL ARABIC
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Arabic Language 1B (ARAB1012) OR an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Corequisites
- Modern Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: Arabic Language 2B (ARAB2002). Other: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To provide an introduction to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA), being the most widely spoken of the regional dialects of Arabic.
- To provide students with the language skills and knowledge necessary for participating in oral communication in a variety of contexts.
Content
- The module is based on written and audio material developed in the Department of Arabic. The course covers the basic grammar of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA), and also includes a wide range of oral and aural exercises with a view to preparing students for living and studying during their year abroad.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module the student should have acquired a sound knowledge of the grammatical structures of ECA and its relationship to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the module, the sutdent should be able to understand spoken discourse of native speakers of ECA in its original context and participate effectively in conversations in Arabic with native speakers of ECA in a variety of contexts.
Key Skills
- Enhanced oral and aural communication skills.
- Development of presentational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Enhanced experience of language learning techniques, enabling students to further their study of Arabic on their own initiative.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Language classes enable students to acquire the language skills necessary to participate in effective oral communication.
- Regular class drills ensure that students' progress can be carefully monitored throughout the year.
- End-of-year oral and aural examinations provide a measure of the level achieved over the year as a whole.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture 1 | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Lecture 2 | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 hour | 10 | Yes |
| Language Lab | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 hour | 10 | Yes |
| Student preparation and reading time | 159 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 60% | Oral Examination | 15 minutes | 100% | Yes |
| Aural Examination | 40% | Aural Examination | 45 minutes | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.