Module ARA2139 for 2019/0
- 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 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
Building on the Year Abroad learning experience, this module aims to develop a deeper knowledge of grammatical and syntactical structures; to develop active and passive learning of Arabic through a wide range of written and audio-visual materials; to strengthen your awareness of different styles and registers of Arabic; to broaden your skills in using Arabic; to develop your skills in composition and translation. The module also aims to consolidate your use of colloquial Arabic.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. deal with grammatical and syntactical features of written Arabic and spoken Arabic 2. read various genres of Arabic texts, to write in Arabic, as well as to translate from and into written Arabic, with and without the use of bilingual and monolingual dictionaries 3. listen to Colloquial and Media Arabic and to communicate in standard and colloquial Arabic. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. express yourself in Arabic orally 5. express yourself in Arabic writing |
Personal and Key Skills | 6. develop time management skills and ability to conduct independent study. 7. develop written and oral communication skills in a foreign language. 8. develop teamwork skills through working in language groups. |
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:
- Reading: You will be introduced to different types of texts, editorials, texts on history, current affairs, literature etc.
- Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
- Translation: You will be introduced to basic translation skills and techniques to use in translating a range of text types from Arabic into English and vice versa.
- Listening and Speaking: This includes listening to Media Arabic, broadcasts, news, interview, documentaries etc. and speaking about various topics in colloquial or modern standard Arabic.
- Literature: You will be exposed to different types of classical and modern Arabic writings to deepen your knowledge of Arab culture.
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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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 |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours translation |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours reading, writing and grammar |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hours literature |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hours speaking |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hours listening |
Guided Independent study | 124 | Homework assignments over two terms: Translation: 22 h Reading &writing: 22h Literature: 22h Speaking: 22h Media listening: 36h |
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.
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Weekly assignments on one or more of the following components: Writing, reading, translation, oral presentations and literature | Weekly assignments on one or more of the components. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 | Written and verbal feedback |
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.
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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30 | 50 | 20 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Continuous assessment | 30 | -1 written in class test per term (80%) 2 hours - 1Listening test per term (10%) 30 minutes - 1 Speaking test per term: oral presentations (10%) 15 minutes | 1-7 | Written and verbal feedback |
Oral examination | 10 | 15 minutes | 4 speaking | Written and verbal feedback |
Listening examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 4 Listening | Written and verbal feedback |
Written examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1-7 | Written feedback |
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.
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Oral examination | Oral examination (15 minutes) | 4 speaking | August/September assessment period |
Listening examination | Listening examination (30 minutes) | 4 Listening | August/September assessment period |
Written examination | Written examination (3 hours) | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
Continuous assessment | Written examination (2 hours) | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Referral/ deferral: Written examination 1 x 3 hour written paper (50%); Listening examination (10%); and Oral examination (10%); Written examination (30%) if student fails the continuous assessment.