Arabic 2A

Subject ARBC20004 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Four hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ARBC10006 Arabic 1B or equivalent.
Corequisites: ARBC20001 Arabic in Context 1.
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 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/

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Dr Christina Mayer
Subject Overview:

This subject involves a more detailed presentation of functions of the language, oral and aural practice, reading of texts, and the writing of compositions that incorporate features of the language already presented through some important cultural issues. On completion of this subject students should have acquired a level of proficiency in basic Arabic conversational forms, a level of proficiency in simple written structures and an ability to formulate such structures, an understanding of some of the commonly used grammatical structures of Arabic and the ability to apply them in speech and writing, the ability to interpret messages of a low level of complexity occurring in some audio-visual media and in individual and group spoken forms, and familiarity with some of the dominant cultural ideas and forms in the Arab world.
Objectives:
  • a level of proficiency in basic conversational forms and the ability to converse using these forms.
  • a level of proficiency in simple written structures and the ability to formulate such structures clearly.
  • the ability to interpret messages of a low level of complexity occurring in some audio-visual media and in individual and group spoken forms.
  • an understanding of some of the commonly used grammatical structures of Arabic, and ability to apply them in speech and writing.
  • familiarity with some of the dominant cultural ideas and forms in the Arab world including cultural practices and traditions.
Assessment:

Continuous homework assessment, best 8 pieces 15% (throughout the semester), continuous assessment (speaking) 20% (throughout the semester), an aural/oral examination of 10 mins 15% (during the exam period), and a 3-hour written examination 50% (during the exam period).

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. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:
  • Modern Standard Arabic Intermediate: Book 1 (Saeed, Mayer and Raheem) Asia Institute
Recommended Texts:

None.
Breadth Options:

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

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.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
    • written communication through assignment writing and class discussion.
    • attention to detail through assignment preparation and writing.
    • time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for and assignment completion.
    • develop public speaking skills through class discussion and class presentations
    • build on knowledge of foundational rules and structures to engage with unfamiliar materials.
    • deploy alternative styles of learning to interact with a different communicative and cultural system.
    • be able to appreciate the role of cultural traditions in the contemporary world.
Links to further information: www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: This subject is available at level one for the intermediate stream of Arabic. It is only available at level two for students who commenced the beginners stream of Arabic at level one.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Arabic Studies)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Arabic
Arabic
Arabic Studies Major
Related Breadth Track(s): Arabic for beginners

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