ARAB3012: Arabic Language 4

• Arabic Language 2 (ARAB2002) or an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.

• At least one additional level 3 module in Arabic Studies

• Persian 1 (ARAB2041)

• to consolidate the students' knowledge of the grammar and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) acquired in Arabic 1 and Arabic 2, and during the placement abroad, with the aim of bringing their knowledge of the language to Advanced level
• to develop fluency in the reading of texts on a wider range of subject matter in MSA and to further consolidate translation skills both into and from Arabic
• to develop further at an Advanced level the students ability in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
• to equip the student with the range of linguistic skills required to use the language in further postgraduate work or in employment.

• The module continues the syllabus used in Arabic 1 and Arabic 2 and builds on the linguistic experience gained during the placement abroad
• The main textbook used is Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-Arabiyya Part 3, supplemented as necessary 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.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• by the end of the module, the student should have acquired a sound knowledge of most features of the grammar and syntax of MSA,
• have developed his/her vocabulary to the point where he/she is able to cope without undue difficulty with extended texts in MSA on an increasing range of topics

Subject-specific Skills:

• The student should be able to:
• translate fairly complex pieces of prose texts into and out of Arabic;
• write straightforward narratives and descriptions on a wide range of topics, and handle social and non-technical business correspondence in Arabic;
• read and understand extended prose texts on a wide range of topics;
• comprehend the main ideas and most details of connected discourse in MSA;
• discuss topics of current and personal interest and handle most situations of daily life in MSA

Key Skills:

• The student will have:
• enhanced presentational and interpersonal communication skills;
• the ability to use language creatively for a wider range of purposes
• an enhanced experience of language learning techniques, enabling students to further their study of Arabic on their own initiative; enhanced techniques for using target-language source materials

• 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 over the year;
• tutorials provide an opportunity for practicing oral and aural language skills and for the correction of errors;
• end-of-module examinations provide a measure of the level achieved over the year as a whole.

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