Arabic 3 (ARBC20004)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students will be introduced to more complex elements and functions of the language which will enable them to read and engage with authentic texts of moderate complexity ranging from advertisements, personal and formal letters and emails through newspaper articles and informative texts to biographies, which will allow them not only to internalise vocabulary and structures but also to gain a better understanding of the historical, intellectual and spiritual currents informing present-day Arab society and culture. The various audio-visual activities, accessed through the course DVDs, the LMS and the Internet, will further develop students’ listening comprehension and help maintain and augment existing knowledge of vocabulary and structures. Knowledge gained through developing reading and listening skills will be conducive to activating vocabulary and structures, and students will be able to see their progress through the varied writing and speaking activities offering plenty of opportunities for communication.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • have started reading unvocalised and texts, and have developed the ability to read and interact with a variety of Arabic text types (e.g. advertisements, personal and formal letters, short biographies, newspaper articles, tour itineraries, brochures and informative texts;
  • have acquired some important grammatical structures of the Arabic language along with an understanding of their functions, and the ability to use these effectively to construct meaning and to engage in written and oral communication;
  • have developed the ability to produce personal and informative texts by writing accounts of personal experiences, reflective journal entries, personal and formal letters, descriptions and biographies of moderate complexity;
  • have developed the ability to understand short stretches of discourse on familiar topics and to extract information from oral presentations slower than normal speed;
  • have learnt about some modern & historical cultural issues and trends in the Arab World and about the work and achievements of some Arab poets, writers and thinkers.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC10006 Arabic 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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 available here:

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Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC10001 Arabic 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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 teaching period15%

Continuous oral assessment

Throughout the teaching period15%

Reflective journal entries (8 pieces)

  • 80-100 words (each)
Throughout the teaching period10%

A mid-semester written test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester15%

An oral examination

  • 10 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 1
    Principal coordinatorChristina Mayer
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour language seminars per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    cmayer@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Additional delivery details

Students completing a majot or a Diploma must also enrol in ARBC20001 Arabic in Context 1 in this semester.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025