Honours Arabic A (ARBC40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is an advanced language subject for Honours students in Arabic. The level of study, content, and assessment in the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. Based on the outcome of testing, students will either be placed in an appropriate stream of advanced language study or a customized course of study will be available, focusing on research skills in Arabic.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subejct students will:
- have further developed their Arabic language abilities, focusing on research skills necessary for thesis writing;
- gain a greater appreciation of textual styles and discourse as related to their area of interest in Arabic Studies;
- develop a deeper understanding of intellectual debates that have arisen on key topics in Arabic language and/or culture research.
Generic skills
- develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods;
- be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials;
- learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;
- acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. Students will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Arabic language and culture, and formulating arguments;
- be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. Students will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression;
- learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 October 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|
Regular homework | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
An argumentative or evaluative essay
| Mid semester | 25% |
Continuous oral assessment | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
A final oral examination | During the examination period | 15% |
A final 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
Assessment will vary based on the outcome of placement testing. In the case of graduates of the BA who started as beginners, assessment will normally follow the form of the items above.
In the case of very advanced students:
Written essays totaling 5000 words (due at the end of the semester) 100%
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: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Abdul-Samad Abdullah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 24 to 48 hours: Two to four hours per week (depending on outcome of placement test) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Arabic - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval and language placement test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 October 2023