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Graduate Arabic A (ARBC90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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 1
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Overview
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This subject consists of two parts. The first is a program of instruction in communicative language use. The second is a reading course and series of seminars on the use of Arabic language materials for research purposes. The level of study, the content, and assessment criteria of the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. The reading course will provide students with extra training in the reading skills needed for postgraduate research, and resource skills in the use of a range of Western and Arabic-language dictionaries, reference works, bibliographies, and electronic databases.
Intended learning outcomes
- Acquire written and oral communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
Generic skills
- Acquire written and oral communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
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 |
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To be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing
| During the assessment period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Abdul-Samad Abdullah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Determined by the coordinator after 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
170 hours
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
To be determined after placement testing.
- Links to additional information
- 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
Subject coordinator approval and 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: 31 October 2023