College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Intermediate Arabic Language II
Module ARA2139 for 2023/4
Module ARA2139 for 2023/4
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA2139: Intermediate Arabic Language 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, the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Reading: You will be introduced to different types of authentic texts; including literary, practical and journalistic.
- Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. Personal and formal correspondence, instructions, description and comparison, narration, argumentation etc. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
- Translation: Here you will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic.
- Listening: This includes listening to a variety of clips, which might include Media Arabic, broadcasts, news, interviews, documentaries etc.
- Speaking: You will practice speaking about various topics in colloquial or modern standard Arabic.
- Arabic language through literature: You will have a chance to practice your skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding of Arabic cultures and literatures.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | 124 | 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 | 132 | 22 x 6 hours of lectures and seminars on Arabic Language. Interactive class work on written texts, consolidating the linguistic skills of reading, writing and translating |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours of seminars, language workshops and interactive class work for listening and speaking |
| Guided Independent Study | 124 | Weekly homework assignments in writing, translation, grammar, oral presentations and lab work |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
