ARAB1012: Arabic Language 1B

• A or above at A level in a modern foreign language or an equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the modules language coordinator

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• To provide an introduction to the grammar of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
• to provide students with the language skills necessary for the further study of Arabic, in particular the study of Arabic texts in the original language.

• The module is based on the coursebook Al-Kitaab fii ta'allum al-'Arabiyya, supplemented where appropriate by additional materials.
• No prior knowledge of Arabic, or of the Arabic alphabet, is assumed.
• The course covers the basic grammar and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and includes a wide range of written and spoken exercises, with a view to developing a sound basis for further study.
• 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.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Familiarity with some of the differences between formal and spoken Arabic.
• A basic knolwedge of some aspects of Arab culture.

Subject-specific Skills:

• Ability to read simple Arabic texts on familiar topics.
• Ability to form and understand most basic sentence structures of Arabic.

Key Skills:

• The development of general written and oral communication skills.

• Language classes enable the basic structures of Arabic 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 throughout the year.
• Tutorials provide an opportunity for practising oral and aural language skills and for the correction of errors.
• Summative assessment of reading/writing skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of an end-of-year examination.
• Oral skills will be summatively assessed by means of activities carried out in class during the year, including group work.
• Formative assessment for this module will include a combination of self-assessed, peer-assessed and tutor-assessed exercises during the year.

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