Arabic 10

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

ARBC30002 Arabic 9 or equivalent.

Students completing a Major or Diploma must also enrol in ARBC30001 Arabic in Context 2 in this semeter.

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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

This is a reading subject for students who have completed Arabic 9 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, either linguistics or a specific area of Arab culture. Students enrolling in this subject should be able to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic linguistics or in a specific area of Arab culture 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 linguistics or on specific aspects of Arab culture;
have developed a good understanding of a small specific area of Arabic linguistics or of Arab culture;
have developed 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 linguistics or a specific area of Arab culture;
have developed the ability to discuss complex linguistic or cultural phenomena in an academic framework;
have developed the ability to present the findings in a scholarly manner & to present research in an academic format.

• An essay of 1000 words (due in the middle of semester) 25%
• An essay of 3000 words (due during the examination period) 75%

Hurdle requirement: 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.

Note: 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.

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.

Students completing a Major or a Diploma fulltime should also concurrently enrol in ARBC30001 Arabic in Context 2 in Semester 2.