Major Thesis - Arabic

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• have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Arabic;
• have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations;
• have an advanced understanding of major issues and sensitivities regarding Arabic;
• have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues to do with Arabic; and
• have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• develop an advanced level of knowledge in a chosen area of interest from within the broad field of Arabic studies which includes Arabic linguistics, modern or classical Arabic literature, Arabic curriculum design, language acquisition, program evaluation and Arab society and civilisation;
• practically apply an appropriate methodological approach to investigating a topic in the field of Arabic studies.