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LL290-30 Arabic Beginners (Accelerated)

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Nabila Semouh
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

This module is offered to students with heritage background in Arabic through learning the Qur'an or through family background.
This module is the equivalent of Arabic 1 + Arabic 2 combined.
Due to the 'accelerated' nature of the module, evidence of prior linguistic achievement (e.g. a high GCSE grade or A2 CEFR level in another European language) is essential.
Students will learn the basics of the Arabic language.
This will offer an opportunity for students to develop their communicative competence in Arabic. For those students intending to travel to Arabic-speaking countries, either for study or on work placements, this fast-paced module can promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers abroad and helps you achieve a higher level of proficiency in one year than in non-accelerated modules.
Successful completion of Arabic Beginners Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Arabic 3 .

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Module aims

  • to understand and communicate in familiar and routine situations, using frequently used expressions;
  • to develop strategies for language learning;
  • to achieve A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative functions and grammar contents based on the textbooks used and available online material via Moodle. Content includes themes such as introductions, family, describing things and places, past events, shopping, daily routine, weather, future plans, holidays, jobs, travel and tourism, food and drinks, clothing and fashion, education, news and media, health issues, environment and arts and culture.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Apply a basic knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
  • Develop strategies for understanding gist and specific information
  • Gain an insight into everyday life in Arab-speaking countries
  • Interact in simple way , and ask and answer questions on familiar topics
  • Write short simple texts, including personal details

Indicative reading list

Mastering Arabic 1 by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar: ISBN 978-1-137-38044-9
CD Pack: ISBN 978-1-137-38043-2 OR
Book and CD Pack: ISBN 978-1-137-38045-6
Mastering Arabic 2 by Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Gaafar; ISBN 978-0-230-22086-7 (Book and 2 audio CD Pack)

Supplementary Material:
Mastering Arabic Grammar ISBN: 978-1-4039-4109-1
Mastering Arabic 1 Activity Book ISBN: 978-0-230-28219-3

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Written and spoken communication

Study time

Type Required
Online learning (scheduled sessions) 21 sessions of 4 hours (28%)
Private study 213 hours (71%)
Assessment 3 hours (1%)
Total 300 hours

Private study description

Preparing assigned work in the form of audio or video in addition to preparing reading texts and formative assignment and homework (reading, writing and grammar).

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Term 1 Interim test 10% 1 hour No

Short test to monitor progress in the first term
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking test
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading/Writing Test 50% 1 hour No

Integrated reading/writing test
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers. Feedback on interim test is given in class week 1 of term 2.

Courses

This module is Unusual option for:

  • Year 3 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics

This module is Core option list A for:

  • Year 1 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages

This module is Option list G for:

  • UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    • Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
    • Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)