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Arabic in Context 2 (ARBC30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A take-home test in Arabic
| Week 7 | 15% |
An essay in English or Arabic
| End of semester | 25% |
Class presentations (3 short-class presentations)
| 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 2
Principal coordinator Christina Mayer Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours A toal of 30 hours: A 2.5-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 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.
Recommended texts and other resources
None.
- 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