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Arabic 8 (ARBC20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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In this subject students will continue studying Arabic language and culture at an advanced level, through in-depth study of Arabic stylistic and rhetorical devices as well as of the finer details of Arabic syntax. In the process, students will have the opportunity to study in some depth the Classical Arabic literary tradition through reading and discussing some of the finest examples of Classical Arabic poetry and relevant critical and analytical writings by Arab scholars and intellectuals which will enhance their understanding of the Classical Arabic language. Students at this level will also read modern Arabic short stories, and study modern Arab culture in its historical context through the reading and discussion of essays, analytical texts and full-length editorial articles on a range of issues. Reading activities will be supported and supplemented by opportunities to listen to recorded presentations of greater complexity and length by Arab scholars and intellectuals, and to conduct small-scale research for presentations. Students will enjoy intensive language practice to help develop their discourse (both written and spoken) and will be producing carefully constructed written texts and oral presentations of substantial complexity in an assured and personal style of their own.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed the ability to read & understand a wide range of long & complex texts on Arabic language & literature, as well as on Arab history & culture;
- have developed the ability to understand & appreciate Arabic literary texts ranging from modern Arabic literary prose to Classical Arabic poetry;
- have developed a good understanding of a variety of issues in Arabic literature, literary criticism & Arab history & culture;
- have developed the ability to write clear and well-structured expositions on complex subjects with a high degree of grammatical accuracy, in an assured & personal style, appropriate to the topic & to the target reader;
- have developed the ability to take detailed notes during lectures on different topics & to summarise long, demanding spoken texts;
- have developed the ability to follow lectures, discussions & debates without too much difficulty;
- have developed the ability to express themselves with clarity & precision in oral discussions & debates, using language flexibly & effectively, & to deliver extended, well-structured, sophisticated oral presentations on a variety of topics.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ARBC20002 Arabic 7 or equivalent.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARBC20002 | Arabic 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARBC30007 | Arabic 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous homework assessment, 8 pieces of written assignments | Throughout the semester | 20% |
A take-home test
| Due after the Easter non-teaching period | 15% |
Continuous speaking assessment | Throughout the semester | 20% |
An oral examination
| During the examination period | 15% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 30% |
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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Abdul-Samad Abdullah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Four hours of language classes per week or regular meetings with the Supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
K Brustad & M Al-Batal & A Al-Tonsi, Al-Kitaab fii Tacallum al-cArabiyya with DVD and MP3 CD. A Textbook for Arabic. Part Three. Georgetown University Press 2007.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Breadth Track Arabic - Entry Point 5 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024