Arabic 7 (ARBC20002)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online

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Overview

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In this subject students will engage with Arabic language and culture at an advanced level, through close study of Arabic stylistic and rhetorical devices as well as of the finer details of Arabic syntax. In the process, they will be reading literary and historic texts, critical articles, book excerpts and evaluative and argumentative essays of substantial length and academic standards, pertaining to Arabic literature, Arab culture, history and political economy. They will also enjoy reading some examples of Arabic popular literature. Reading activities will be supported and supplemented by opportunities to listen to recorded presentations of greater complexity and length by Arab intellectuals and literati, and to conduct small-scale research. 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. Apart from Modern Standard Arabic, students will be exposed to Classical Arabic prose as well as modern idiomatic and conversational forms, learning to follow extended discourse on complex and/or abstract topics, including some non-standard language.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject,students should:



  • have developed the ability to understand & interpret long & complex texts on Arabic literature, Arab culture, history & political economy, appreciating distinctions in style;
  • have developed the ability to write different kinds of texts 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 understand extended discourse of high complexity & academic standards on a variety of topics related to Arabic literature & Arab history& culture, without much effort;
  • have developed the ability to follow discourse partially presented slightly slower than normal speed in non-standard language and containing some idiomatic forms;
  • have developed the ability to formulate ideas & opinions with precision in oral discussion on a range of issues, and to deliver extended, well-structured, sophisticated oral presentations on a variety of topics;
  • have developed an understanding of some issues of Arabic literature, history & political economy.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC10004 Arabic 6 No longer available
ARBC20007 Arabic 6
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
ARBC30005 Arabic 6
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5

OR

Equivalent

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC30006 Arabic 7
Semester 1 (Online)
 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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Continuous homework assessment, 8 pieces of written assignments

Throughout the semester20%

A take-home test

  • 1 hours
Due after the Easter non-teaching period15%

Continuous speaking assessment

Throughout the semester20%

An aural/oral examination

  • 15 minutes
During the examination period15%

A written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period30%
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 periodN/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: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 - Online
    Principal coordinatorAbdul-Samad Abdullah
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Four hours of language classes per week or regular meetings with the Supervisor
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 March 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021
    Assessment period ends25 June 2021

    Semester 1 contact information

    abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Additional delivery details

Students completing a Major or a Diploma must also enrol in ARBC20001 Arabic in Context 1 in Semester 1.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025