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LL20B-30 Arabic 4

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Mohammed Dayoub
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 who achieved B1 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference), or a high grade of AS level, or equivalent in International Baccalaureate, or Language Centre Arabic 3 or equivalent.
This module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Arabic language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Arabic-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Arabic society.
Successful completion of Arab 4 qualifies students to progress to Arabic 5.

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Module aims

To understand ideas in complex text, and produce text on a wide range of topics
To work towards B2.1 of the CEFR (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.

All the communication skills based on the textbook as well as the online material in Moodle and tutor's handouts.
The course will focus on themes such as Arab women & their role in society, religion in the Arab World, festivities, financial and economic affairs, legal affairs, political affairs, military affairs, animals and the environment. In addition, the course will offer a more in-depth exposure to various cultural aspects of the Arab World. In terms of grammar, students will enhance their use of more complex syntactic structures as well as verb patterns and derivation in addition to stylistic features of Arabic.

Learning outcomes

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

  • Apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
  • Understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics
  • Interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints
  • Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues

Indicative reading list

Main coursebook:
Arabiyyat Al-Naas (Part Two) by Munther Younes and Hanada Al-Masri, first edition 2014, Routledge, ISBN: 978-0-415-50908-4

Recommended material:
Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary ISBN-10: 0879500034

Supplementary material:
Moodle resources and tutor's handouts & online external resources

International

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

Subject specific skills

Develop linguistic skills through engaging with primary materials in the target language.
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information.
Intercultural competence.
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Arabic.

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view.
Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis .
Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
Digital skills

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 234 hours (79%)
Total 297 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
Reading/Writing Test 50% 1 hour No

Integrated reading/writing test
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral Test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking 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 Core for:

  • Year 3 of UETA-Q1T6 Undergraduate Linguistics with Arabic
  • Year 4 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages

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)