Inter Faculty Arabic 1a
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1019 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Autumn UK, Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG1019
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK, Spring UK
Summary
This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. The basic structure of the language is introduced through topics relating to giving and requesting personal information. The student is taught to speak, read, write and understand materials in the target language relating to everyday situations. A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
This module is open to all students provided their home department approves. Priority will be given to students on the BA in International Communication Studies.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.This module is open to all students provided their home department approves. Priority will be given to students on the BA in International Communication Studies. Also available to JYA/Exchange students.Please note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 60% In-class exam: 1 x in-class 45 mins multi skilled exam
- 40% In-class oral exam: 1 x in-class multi skilled oral exam. 8-10 mins group discussion
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module introduces the basic structure of the language through topics related to social and everyday life in the countries where the target language is spoken. Students will acquire the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures which will enable them to manipulate the language.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
- A1 Arabic pronunciation
- A2 Standard Arabic alphabet and spelling
- A3 Ab initio Arabic syntax
- A4 Ab initio Arabic sentence semantics
- A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material
- A6 Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills:
- B1 The ability to understand the standard Arabic linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied
- B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
- C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered
- C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information
- C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
- D1 Pair and group work
- D2 Time management
- D3 Independent language study
- D4 Ability to organise and present material
- D5 Ability to communicate effectively