Arabic 6 (ARBC20007)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online

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Overview

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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
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:

Link

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Continuous homework assessment (8 pieces of written assignments)

Throughout the semester15%

One piece of analytical/critical writing

  • 500 words
Mid semester10%

Continuous oral assessment

Throughout the semester15%

A mid-semester written test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester15%

An 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 assessment tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 - Online
    Principal coordinatorAbdul-Samad Abdullah
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour language seminars per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Additional delivery details

 

 

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025