Arabic 5 for finalists (LL303)
Summary
Level
- This module is offered to students who completed B2 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference),
- High grade of AS level, or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
- Language Centre Arabic 4 or equivalent
Main Objectives
- Communicate effectively in situations ranging from informal conversation to a formal interview or presentation.
- Read and understand articles and a varied range of fictional and non-fictional passages.
- Facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
- Develop an enhanced awareness of Arabic culture by contrasting perspectives conveyed by a wide range of sources (articles and news reports, essays, films, etc.).
- Facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
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Additionally, students will research, analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, enhancing their cultural knowledge, as well as intercultural and cross-cultural competencies.
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Throughout the module, students will be working towards a B2+ standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) depending on skill area.
Credits
30 CREDITS
Teaching and Learning
Weekly session for 21 weeks consisting of:
- 3-hour face-to-face language class on campus
- Four online workshops, each lasting ninety minutes, spread across terms 1 and 2
- Some independent study will also be set
If health & safety restrictions are required, teaching may move online.
Students are reminded that 1 credit = 10 hours of study, therefore the minimum expected amount of study is 240 hours, which averages over 10 hours per week. A substantial amount of independent study is therefore required..
Assessment
Term 2: Portfolio (15%)
Term 3: One reading/writing test (30%) + one speaking test (40%) + one independent project (15%)
Main Tutor
Mohammed Dayoub: m.dayoub.1@warwick.ac.uk
Course Books (must be bought by students)
- Arabiyyat Al-Naas (Part Three) by Munther Younes and Yomana Chami, first edition 2014, Routledge, ISBN: 9780415509015
- Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary ISBN-10: 0879500034
Course Description
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 it will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Arabic society.
The course will also include a critical understanding of cultural contexts, analytical and reflective abilities in cross-cultural settings, and autonomous learning and effective resource management.
Learning Outcomes
- Consolidated and expanded grammatical and syntactical competence.
- Enhanced proficiency in using a wider range of register and style both in speaking and writing.
- Further awareness and appreciation of Arabic culture.
- An appreciation of literary and non-literary texts.
- Competence in a broad range of complex and non-routine language tasks across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts.
- Increased knowledge and understanding of the social, historical and political context of relevant countries.
- Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses to improve learning skills.
- Critically analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, demonstrating enhanced intercultural and cross-cultural competencies.
- Conduct and present independent research into Arabic culture and society.
- Self-monitor and self-regulate their own learning and manage resources.
Syllabus
This module will allow you to develop strategies for self-directed and autonomous learning, as well as an understanding of diverse cultural contexts and the ability to engage with and communicate on them thoughtfully and respectfully.
The syllabus will include the following:
Topics
The module will focus on themes such as ethnic and religious minorities in the Arab World, Migrant literary figures, Arabic language and dialects, literary stories from Arabic literature, education, food and health, sports, engagement and marriage customs, Arab women, extracts of Arabic poetry, clothing customs, current affairs, economics, etc. In addition, the module will have a culture component focussing on further aspects of the Arabic culture to enhance students' awareness of their importance in the way of life of Arabic societies. Students will develop better understanding of the colloquial varieties of Arabic through listening passages from around the Arab countries.
Grammar
Revision of tenses, the use of case endings in context (nominative, accusative and genitive), the absolute object, connectors and connecting phrases, roots and derivation, the active and passive participles, the passive voice (past and present), the five nouns, and others.
Subject-specific and transferable skills
- Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
- Intercultural competence
- Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Arabic
- Critical thinking, Problem solving, Self-awareness, Communication, Teamwork, Information literacy, Digital literacy, Sustainability, Ethical values, Intercultural awareness, Professionalism
Can count towards the Warwick Award
