Inter Faculty Arabic 2B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG2018 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG2018
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module develops the speaking and comprehension skills obtained in stage 2a. There is emphasis on extracting and processing authentic language and instruction in the target language is increasingly used.
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.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 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
2.5 - 3 hours class contact per week. Classes are as much as possible conducted in the target language, and focus on topics which have general relevance.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 1 hour Multi Skilled exam.
- 40% In class Oral Exam: 1 x In-class Oral exam, 15 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module develops the student's speaking and comprehension to enable participation in more complex discussions with reasonable fluency and clarity. The work is centred around several major topics, which are presented either through the coursebook or through photocopied items. Grammatical structures of the language are practised with examples and authentic materials. The Target Language is used as much as possible in class.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
- A1 The standard Arabic language at an intermediate level
- A2 More extended topic areas and grammatical structures which build on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing already developed in semester A
B. Intellectual Skills:
- B1 Ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at an intermediate level
- B2 Acquisition of a more in-depth cultural knowledge of the Arab-speaking world
C. C. Professional Skills:
- C1 Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered
- C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages
- C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages
D. Transferable Skills:
- D1 Pair and group work
- D2 Essay writing
- D3 Time management
- D4 Independent language study
- D5 Ability to organise and present material
- D6 Ability to communicate effectively