Arabic 6 (ARBC20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will be fine-tuning what they have learnt so far of Arabic structures, will be adding to their already substantial knowledge of Arabic syntax, and will be sharpening their analytical skills. In the process, they will be reading Arabic poetry, mediaeval tales, literary prose, informative writing, studies, evaluative, persuasive and argumentative articles, and producing their own pieces of informative, evaluative, argumentative, persuasive and imaginative writing. They will also gain insight into the ongoing debate on classical Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic and colloquial Arabic, and the future of the Arabic language. Students will be watching/listening to TV programs on current affairs and on topics of personal and/or professional interest, interviews and short lectures which will also help to further develop their listening comprehension skills. They will take part in discussions and debates expressing opinions and conveying emotions on a range of more complex cultural, social and political topics. While developing students’ proficiency in the language, the various activities will also help them gain a deeper understanding about the history and culture of the Middle East and the Arab World and of Islam and modern politics.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed the ability to read and interact with a variety of Arabic text types such as tales, poetry, literary prose, informative writing, studies, evaluative, persuasive and argumentative articles, handling unvocalised texts without much difficulty;
- have deepened their understanding of important grammatical structures of the Arabic language along with an understanding of their functions, and the ability to use these to engage in sophisticated written and oral communication;
- have developed the ability to produce complex narratives, informative, imagininative, evaluative, argumentative and persuasive writing;
- have developed the ability to understand the main ideas and many details of complex connected discourse on a variety of topics spoken slower than normal speed;
- have developed a clear spoken facility in MSA enabling them to elaborate, narrate, describe & evaluate, to take part in discussions and debates, and to prepare and deliver presentations on a variety of topics;
- have become acquainted with the oral literary traditions of the Middle East;
- have gained more insight into the political and cultural history and movements of the Arabs and the Middle East, and into traditional and modern intellectual movements;
- have been exposed to information about Islam and politics today.
Generic skills
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARBC10003 | Arabic 5 | No longer available | |
ARBC20006 | Arabic 5 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ARBC30004 | Arabic 5 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
New students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Arabic Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Placement Test information here:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARBC10004 | Arabic 6 | No longer available | |
ARBC30005 | Arabic 6 | Semester 2 (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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous homework assessment (8 pieces of written assignments) | Throughout the semester | 15% |
One piece of analytical/critical writing
| Mid semester | 10% |
Continuous oral assessment | Throughout the semester | 15% |
A mid-semester written test
| Mid semester | 15% |
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 assessment tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Abdul-Samad Abdullah Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour language seminars per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- 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 (Production)
- 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.
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
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025