Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2024-2025
Module ARAB2002: Arabic Language 2B
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
ARAB2002: Arabic Language 2B
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 40 | Availability | Available in 2024/2025 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Arabic Language 1 (ARAB1012) or equivalent
Corequisites
- At least one additional level 2 module in Arabic Studies
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To consolidate students' understanding of the grammar and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) acquired in Arabic 1.
- To develop additional fluency in the reading of extended texts in MSA, and to consolidate translation skills both into and out of Arabic.
- To prepare students for living abroad, including on the year abroad, in terms of language, practical knowledge and cultural competence.
Content
- The module continues the syllabus used in Arabic Language 1 (ARAB1012). The main textbook used is Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-Arabiyya Part 2, supplemented by additional materials, including English-Arabic translation exercises, and media taped materials (e.g. news broadcasts).
- The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the (language area)-speaking world at the core of its syllabus.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module, the student should have acquired:
- a sound knowledge of the essential grammar and syntax of MSA, and have developed his/her vocabulary to the point where he/she is able to cope without undue difficulty with extended texts in straightforward MSA;
- increased knowledge of and the ability to observe, absorb and evaluate cultural differences.
Subject-specific Skills:
- The student should be able to translate straightforward pieces of prose texts into and out of Arabic; to read and understand extended prose texts written in straightforward MSA; to understand straightforward spoken MSA (e.g. a news broadcast); and to communicate orally in MSA on straightforward topics.
Key Skills:
- Enhanced oral, aural and written 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.
- Ability to present information and/or construct an argument effectively in the target language.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Language classes enable the grammar and syntax of MSA to be explained in an interactive environment.
- Language exercises enable the student to develop fluency and confidence in the language.
- Regular class tests and homework ensure that progress can be carefully monitored through the year.
- Tutorials provide an opportunity for practising oral and aural language skills and for the correction of errors.
- End-of-year 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 105 | 5 per week | 1 hour | 105 | ■ |
| Tutorials | 21 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Language Lab | 21 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Student preparation and reading time associated with the contact hours listed above, formative and summative coursework, general background reading, revision for written examinations etc | 253 | ||||
| SLAT Totals | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assessment | Component Weighting: 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Continuous assessment of written skills | 20% | No | |
| Written Examination (in-person) | 3 hours | 80% | Yes |
| Component: Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Continuous assessment of oral skills | 20% | No | |
| Oral Examination (in-person) | 15 minutes | 80% | Yes |
| Component: Aural Examination | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Continuous assessment of aural skills | 20% | No | |
| Aural Examination | 1 hour | 80% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
Regular class tests and written homework exercises. Active participation (with feedback) in all language classes.
■ 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