Module ARA3103 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3103: Advanced Arabic Language
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to develop your ability to use complex syntactical structures of Modern Arabic through a wide range of written materials, i.e. media and cultural; to develop further writing, speaking and listening skills. The module also aims to provide you with skills in demand in the job market like translation skills.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate an understanding of complex morphological and syntactical features of Arabic grammar 2. Read or scan complex texts at a reasonable speed 3. Translate texts from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic 4. Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious searching for expressions. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. Demonstrate an understanding of stylistic features of written Arabic. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of audio texts and develop fluency in speaking Arabic. |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. Demonstrate IT skills and carry out tasks in the language lab, using, where appropriate, audio-visual material 8. Work independently, within a limited time frame, and without access to external sources, to complete a specified task. |
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 tackle 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 using the translation skills you acquired in 3rd year to translate advanced texts from Arabic into English and vice versa. .
Listening and Speaking: Here you will enhance your listening and speaking capabilities by listening to and discussing topical issues.
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 | Weekly 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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Writing, reading and translations assignments | Weekly assignments on one or more of the components. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 | Written and verbal |
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 test in term 1 (70%) 2 hours.-1 extended literature essay in Arabic (1,000 words) (10%) - 1 Listening test in term 2 (10%) 30 minutes - 1 Speaking test in term 2: oral presentations (10%) 15 minutes | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 | Written and verbal feedback |
Oral examination | 10 | 15 minutes | 4 and 8 | Verbal feedback |
Listening examination | 10 | 30 minutes | 4 and 8 | Written and verbal feedback |
Written examination | 50 | 3 hours | 1, 2, 3, 8 | Written feedback |
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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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Written examination | Written examination (3 hours) | 1, 2, 3, 8 | August/September reassessment period |
Oral examination | Oral (15 minutes) | 4, 8 | August/September reassessment period. |
Listening examination | Listening examination (30 minutes) | 4, 8 | August/September reassessment period. |
Continuous assessment | One extended essay in Arabic (1000) words | 1, 2, 3, 5 | August/September reassessment 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.