LL131-0 Arabic 1
Introductory description
- Students will develop and practise basic reading and writing, listening and speaking skills.
- Students will acquire a grounding in essential grammar and gain an insight into Arabic society.
- The module is suitable for learners with no background in Arabic or for those with some background knowledge of few basic phrases and the alphabet.
- Successful completion of Arabic 1 qualifies students to progress to Arabic 2.
Module aims
- to enable students to develop competence in a range of predictable everyday tasks;
- to begin to develop strategies for language learning;
- to achieve A1 and to work towards A2 standard 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.
The syllabus will focus on daily predictable contexts, such as greetings and introductions, family, describing things and places, obtaining directions, talking about likes and dislikes, shopping, daily routine, education, weather, talking about future plans, etc. It will also introduce grammatical areas, such as personal and attached pronouns, present and past tenses, basic sentences structures, adjectives (comparative and superlative), "idafa" phrases, and verb patterns.
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Apply a basic knowledge of grammar
- Gain an insight into everyday life in the relevant countries
- Apply strategies for understanding gist and short description
- Interact about familiar topics and activities
- Write simple texts giving background information and relating to areas of immediate need
Indicative reading list
Mastering Arabic 1 (Book only) by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar, 4th edition, ISBN 978-1-350-36726-5
Mastering Arabic 1 Activity Book, 3rd edition: ISBN 978-1-350-370068-5
Supplementary Material
Mastering Arabic Grammar by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar ISNB 978-1-4039-4109-1
Moodle online material available to students online
International
This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.
Subject specific skills
This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Transferable skills
Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Information literacy
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
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| Other | Student | £500.00 |
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A1
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
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Assessment component |
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| Progress tests | Yes (waive) | ||
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Tests to assess progress with competence statements |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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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 progress test papers.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.