Postgraduate Module Descriptor

ARAM238: Advanced Arabic II

This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:

1) Reading & Writing: You will tackle different types of texts, editorials, texts on history, current affairs, literature, etc. You will be introduced to different styles of writing, and you will further enhance your understanding of how to write professionally in Arabic.

2) Arabic literature: You will be introduced to different aspects of Arabic literature through weekly classes focused on modern Arabic literature.

3) Translation: You will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them effectively (and in a timely manner) from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic. You will also use your knowledge to develop liaison interpreting skills in Arabic and English.

4) Listening & Speaking: You will further enhance your listening and speaking capabilities by participating in the weekly discussions following the master classes.

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
66	234	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity	44	11 weeks x 4 hours Lectures and seminars on Arabic reading, writing translation and culture. Interactive class work on linguistic skills and Liaison interpreting.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity	22	11 weeks x 2 hours Seminars, Master classes and workshops.
Guided Independent Study	234	Weekly homework assignments in reading, writing, translation, as well as oral presentations and projects.

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/