College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Arabic for Beginners II
Module ARA2148 for 2017/8
Module ARA2148 for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA2148: Arabic for Beginners II
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Al-Kitab I, Units 11-20
Learning/Teaching Methods
Interactive language learning approach: Pair work, group work, and work in the language laboratory. Emphasis on active and passive learning, listening and reading skills, as well as developing confidence to speak Arabic. Directed learning and private study outside the classroom, particularly in the language lab. Maximized use of Arabic in the classroom.
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 |
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110 | 190 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 66 | Lectures (3 hrs/wk, scheduled). Emphasis on active and passive learning, listening and reading skills, as well as developing confidence to speak Arabic. |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | Group and pair work (2hrs/week, scheduled) with emphasis on conversation and writing skills. |
Guided Independent study | 22 | Language laboratory work with the help of DVDs provided |
Guided Independent study | 22 | Preparation for assessed in-class tests contribute towards continuous assessment mark. An average mark will be taken of all the marks of assessed in-class tests. |
Guided Independent study | 146 | Private study, including reviewing new grammar rules learned in class; learning vocabulary; practising grammar and vocabulary through drill exercises; preparatory reading and vocabulary acquisition; reading for comprehension and language development; listening to and watching DVDs; writing short compositions; web-based activities; revising for examinations. |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).