Arabic 9

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

ARBC20003 Arabic 8 or equivalent.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This is a reading subject for students who have completed Arabic 8 or equivalent. Readings will be selected in consultation with the student in the first week of the semester and should be completed in line with the guidelines provided to the student. At least 80% of the readings should be in Arabic. Focus will be on one area of Arabic studies: literature. Students enrolling in this subject should be able to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic literature and present the findings in a scholarly manner.

On successful completion of this subject, students should:
have developed the ability to read, understand, analyse & discuss substantial amounts of complex Arabic texts of Arabic literature & literary criticism;
have developed a good understanding of a small specific area of Arabic literature;
have acquired the skills to identify relevant materials & analyse these systematically;
have developed the ability to create & follow an independent work program, working without explicit guidance;
have developed the ability to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic literature;
have developed the ability to discuss complex literary & cultural phenomena in a sophisticated & coherent manner;
have developed the ability to present the findings in a scholarly manner & to present research in an academic format.

An essay of 1000 words 100% (due in the middle of semester) 25%, an essay of 3000 words (due during the examination period) 75%. Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day.

Readings are selected in consultation with the student.

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.