Arabic in Context 2 (ARBC30001)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online

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Overview

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This subject aims to further develop students' understanding of Arabic language in use, as well as their written and oral communication skills in Arabic. Students will engage in diverse activities to enhance their sociocultural and pragmatic competence in Arabic and learn to speak confidently and independently, in front of an audience, about topics related to the Arab World. Through weekly readings, analysis of a wide range of materials (texts and audio-visual materials), engaging in discussions and debates, as well as independently conducted small-scale research, students will enhance their knowledge of aspects of the history and the political, economic, social and cultural development of the Middle East and North Africa. Students will also learn more about the peoples inhabiting the Arab World and about some of the historic and current environmental and developmental issues they face.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Use their knowledge of Arabic to communicate effectively and accurately, confidently and independently, both orally and in writing, on a variety of topics related to the subject content;
  • Conduct independent research, using both Arabic and English sources, and use the knowledge thus gained to write, or to present orally, informative, analytical and evaluative pieces about the MENA region.
  • Use their socio-cultural and pragmatic competence in Arabic to engage in interaction with peoples of diverse ethnic backgrounds in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region) in a socioculturally sensitive manner;
  • Use their knowledge of the historical, political, economic and cultural development of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa to engage in informed and meaningful conversations, discussions and debates on a variety of topics concerning the MENA region;
  • Use their knowledge of the historical, political, economic and cultural development of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa to produce personal, informative, evaluative and analytical pieces of writing thereof.

Generic skills

  • Further develop sensitivity, skills and knowledge facilitating cross-cultural communication.
  • Integrate active self-expression with conformity to rules and norms of communication.
  • Hone research skills through the preparation oral presentations & essay preparation.
  • Hone public speaking skills through class discussions and presentations.
  • Hone critical thinking and persuasive, argumentative and analytical skills though preparing and delivering presentations and participating in class discussions and debates.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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. Placement Test information available here:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Semester 2

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A take-home test in Arabic

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.		Week 715%

An essay in English or Arabic

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.		End of semester25%

Class presentations (3 short-class presentations)

  • 1000 words
Throughout the semester30%

Oral examination

  • 1000 words
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 assessment must be submitted to pass this subject.Throughout the semesterN/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 2 - Online
    Principal coordinatorChristina Mayer
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hoursA toal of 30 hours: A 2.5-hour seminar 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

    cmayer@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025