Arabic 9 (ARBC30002)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021

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Overview

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This is a reading subject for students who have completed Arabic 8 or equivalent. Readings will be selected in consultation with the student in the first week of the semester and should be completed in line with the guidelines provided to the student. At least 80% of the readings should be in Arabic. Focus will be on one area of Arabic studies: literature. Students enrolling in this subject should be able to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic literature and present the findings in a scholarly manner.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have developed the ability to read, understand, analyse & discuss substantial amounts of complex Arabic texts of Arabic literature & literary criticism;
  • have developed a good understanding of a small specific area of Arabic literature;
  • have acquired the skills to identify relevant materials & analyse these systematically;
  • have developed the ability to create & follow an independent work program, working without explicit guidance;
  • have developed the ability to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic literature;
  • have developed the ability to discuss complex literary & cultural phenomena in a sophisticated & coherent manner;
  • have developed the ability to present the findings in a scholarly manner & to present research in an academic format.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC20003 Arabic 8 No longer available

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An essay

  • 1000 words
Mid semester25%

An essay

  • 3000 words
During the examination period75%
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

Not available in 2021

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025