Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA3160: Intermediate Arabic Language I

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Module Aims

This module aims to continue development of active and passive learning of Modern Standard Arabic through writing and conversation and to consolidate command of Arabic grammar.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. Handle written material of various types
2. Demonstrate ability to write short essays on various topics.
3. Translate sentences and short passages from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English.
4. Communicate orally in standard Arabic.
Discipline-Specific Skills5. Read Arabic texts, to write in Arabic, as well as to translate from and into written Arabic, with and without the use of dictionaries.
Personal and Key Skills6. Demonstrate time management skills and ability to conduct independent study; to develop communicative skills in a foreign language.