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Arabic in Context 1 (ARBC20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to heighten students' general awareness of the Arabic language and to enhance overall language competencies students have previously acquired in reading, listening, speaking and writing. It also aims to enhance students' awareness of diverse sociocultural aspects of the Arabic language. Through weekly readings, discussion and analysis of a wide range of materials (texts and audio-visual materials), as well as independently conducted small-scale research, students will learn about aspects of the history and the political, economic and cultural development of the Arab World, as well as historic and current sociocultural issues in the region.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Read, understand, discuss, summarise and analyse Arabic texts on diverse topics related to the history and the political, economic and cultural development of the Arab World, as well as to some sociocultural issues of the region; demonstrate their awareness of diverse sociocultural aspects of the Arabic language in both written and oral communication;
- Undertake small-scale independent research in Arabic and in English on topics related to the subject content;
- Convey information about, evaluate and analyse critically aspects of the history and the political, economic and cultural development of the Arab World, as well as historic and current sociocultural issues in the region, both in writing and in the form of discussions, debates, and oral presentations.
Generic skills
- Acquire skills of critical thinking and analysis through essay preparation and essay writing.
- Acquire research skills through the preparation of oral presentations and essay preparation.
- Hone written communication skills through essay writing.
- Acquire public speaking skills through class discussions and presentations.
- Acquire skills to interact creatively with a cultural environment different to one's own.
- Acquire time management skills through management of workload and assignment preparation.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARBC10006 | Arabic 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ARBC10002 | Arabic 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Take-home test
| Week 7 | 15% |
Essay in English or in Arabic
| Week 12 | 25% |
Oral presentations (3 short class pre-sentations)
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Oral 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 assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/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: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Christina Mayer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A 2.5-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Institute.
- 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 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024