Arabic 2B

Subject ARBC10002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Four hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ARBC10001 Arabic 2A or equivalent.
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 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/

Coordinator

Dr Christina Mayer

Contact

Dr Christina Mayer
Subject Overview:

This subject is a more detailed presentation of functions of the language, oral and aural practice, syntax and morphology, reading of texts and writing compositions. It also deals with some important cultural issues. On completion of this subject students should have acquired proficiency in basic idiomatic and conversational forms and ability to converse freely using these forms. written structures of moderate complexity and an ability to formulate such structures clearly and accurately, a grounding in commonly used grammatical structures of Arabic and an ability to apply them in speech and writing, the ability to interpret texts of an intermediate level of complexity, and familiarity with major cultural issues and ideas in the 20th century in the Arab world.

Objectives:
  • proficiency in basic idiomatic and conversational forms and the ability to converse freely using these forms.
  • a level of proficiency in written structures of moderate complexity and the ability to formulate such structures clearly and accurately.
  • the ability to interpret texts of an intermediate level of complexity occurring in a variety of audio-visual media and in individual and group spoken forms.
  • a grounding in commonly used grammatical structures of Arabic, and ability to apply them in speech and writing.
  • familiarity with the dominant cultural ideas and forms in the Arab world including cultural practices and modern ideas.
  • be able to apply knowledge of basic structural rules in concrete situations while moving to more complex structures and content.
  • be able to use repetition as a way to master a new communicative code.
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 2 (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:
  • acquire written communication skills through assignment writing and class discussion.
  • show attention to detail through assignment preparation and writing.
  • acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for assignment completion.
  • develop public speaking skills through class discussion and presentations.
  • be able to engage with a culture other than one's own by developing personal flexibility.
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 Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Arabic

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