College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Intermediate Arabic Language I
Module ARA3160 for 2020/1
Module ARA3160 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3160: Intermediate Arabic Language I
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 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:
- More complex Arabic grammar tools and concepts.
- Introduction to vocabulary enabling students to us Arabic in abstract and diverse subject areas.
- Building learning independence as an Arabic scholar, with increasing ability to analyse morphology and syntax, and to use grammatical knowledge and dictionary skills to understand more complex texts.
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 | 80 | Lectures using an interactive learning approach: Pair work, group work; emphasis on active and passive development of reading, writing and translation skills. |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 30 | Group and pair work with emphasis on conversation and writing skills |
Guided Independent study | 190 | Directed learning and private study outside the classroom, includes homework assignments and preparation for classes. |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/