Arabic 4 for finalists (LL30B)
Summary
Level
- Students who achieved B1 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
- High grade of AS level, or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
- Language Centre Arabic 3 or equivalent
Main Objectives
- To understand ideas in complex text, and produce text on a wide range of topics
- Additionally, students will research, analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, enhancing their cultural knowledge, as well as intercultural and cross-cultural competencies.
- To work towards B2.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference)
Credits
30 CREDITS
Teaching and Learning
Weekly session for 21 weeks, organised as:
- 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 Two) by Munther Younes and Hanada Al-Masri, second edition 2023, Routledge, ISBN: 9781138353114
- Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary ISBN-10: 0879500034
- Supplementary Material: Moodle resources, tutor's material and external online resources
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 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
- 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 Demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses to improve their 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
Arab women and their role in society, politics and human rights, economics, law and order, issue of Palestine, ethnicities and religion in the Arab World, festivities and celebrations, migration and refugees, the environment, and marriage.
Every unit is accompanied with listening exercises in both MSA and the colloquial varieties as appropriate.
Grammar
The imperative, verbal nouns (with hollow and final weak roots), the accusative case, accusative of the absolute, connectors, relative pronouns, defective roots, the dual form, conjugation of weak forms in the past, ordinal numbers, word order in sentences, prepositions, active participles of weak roots, hollow roots and doubled roots, and other constructions.
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
