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Postgraduate Module Descriptor

ARAM081: Advanced Arabic Language

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 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:

As regards the study abroad and work placement (Term 1):

1)   Introduction to the study abroad period and the work placement to be delivered by IAIS and employability colleagues towards the end of the third year of study in Exeter (prior to study abroad period in the Middle East). This will include a health and safety briefing specifically designed for students going on study abroad and work placements;

2)   Preparation for, and support with, the work placement application procedure;

3)   Preparation for, and support with, arrangements for the period of study abroad at an accredited institution (e.g. University insurance paid by IAIS, accommodation details, study abroad briefing);

4)   Actual Arabic language study at an accredited institution in the Middle East;

5)   Actual work placement with a relevant NGO, media agency, or company in the Middle East that will be arranged through our IAIS network in association with specialised

6)   Careers and employability colleagues at the University of Exeter. This can be within the main language placement city, although other places might be possible.

As regards the study period in Exeter (Term 2):

1)   Reading: You will tackle different types of texts, editorials, texts on history, current affairs, literature, etc.

2)   Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. You will further enhance your understanding of how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.

3)   Translation and interpreting: 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 and skills to practice interpreting in verbal language.

4)   Speaking: You will further enhance your speaking capabilities by discussing topical issues in depth.

Learning and Teaching

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

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

Online Resources

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

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

How this Module is Assessed

In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.

Formative Assessment

A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.

Summative Assessment

A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.

...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.

Re-assessment

Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.

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