Graduate Arabic A

Subject ARBC90003 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Determined by the coordinator after placement test.
Total Time Commitment:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Prerequisites:

None.

Corequisites:

None.

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None.

Non Allowed Subjects:

None.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Christina Mayer

Contact

Email: cmayer@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject consists of two parts. The first is a program of instruction in communicative language use. The second is a reading course and series of seminars on the use of Arabic language materials for research purposes. The level of study, the content, and assessment criteria of the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. The reading course will provide students with extra training in the reading skills needed for postgraduate research, and resource skills in the use of a range of Western and Arabic-language dictionaries, reference works, bibliographies, and electronic databases.

Learning Outcomes:

None.

Assessment:

To be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing.

Hurdle requirements: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

To be determined after placement testing.

Recommended Texts:

To be determined after placement testing.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Acquire written and oral communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
Notes:

Previously available as 110-522 Postgraduate Arabic A. Students who have completed 110-522 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Islamic Studies
150 Point Master of Islamic Studies
200 Point Master of Islamic Studies
Modern Languages - 100 Point Program

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