Arabic Studies minor (B-ARTS_MINOR_12)

Overview

The Arabic Studies program offers an integrated way of studying Arabic language and aspects of Arab culture. Beyond studying the language itself, students also have the opportunity to acquire a significant amount of knowledge about the nature of living, seeing, acting and interacting in the 'Arab way'. With the development of students' language proficiency, there will be a growing emphasis on reflection on, as well as critical awareness and discussion of issues related to Arabic literature and the realms of history, Arab society and religion in the Arab World.

Arabic language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Arabic 1 through to Arabic 7. Entry points are determined by the student’s background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites, or at the discretion of the Arabic Studies program. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the head of the Arabic Studies program.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this minor will:

gain an in-depth knowledge of Arabic language and of Arab culture and society relative to their entry level;
acquire effective written and oral communication skills in Arabic;
develop a capacity to combine their knowledge of Arabic language and culture with other disciplines;
gain a knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of the Middle East and North Africa, and develop the skills to work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
acquire the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities, and work effectively both independently and in groups.

Last updated: 2 October 2024

Structure

75 credit points

Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Arabic Studies program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer to the following link for further information:

Link

The entry points for this minor are:

Arabic Studies 1 entry point: for students who have very little or no knowledge of Arabic.
Arabic Studies 3 entry point: for students who have lower intermediate level of Arabic.

This minor requires the completion of either:

Entry Point 1

25 credit points of EP1 Level 1 core subjects
25 credit points of EP1 Level 2 core subjects
25 credit points of EP1 Level 3 core subjects

Entry Point 3

25 credit points of EP3 Level 1 core subjects
25 credit points of EP3 Level 2 core subjects
25 credit points of EP3 Level 3 core subjects

Arabic Studies Entry Point 1

Level 1 core subjects – Entry Point 1

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC10005	Arabic 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC10006	Arabic 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 2 core subjects – Entry Point 1

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC20004	Arabic 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC20005	Arabic 4	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 1

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC30004	Arabic 5	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC30005	Arabic 6	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Arabic Studies Entry Point 3

Level 1 core subjects – Entry Point 3

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC10001	Arabic 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC10002	Arabic 4	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 2 core subjects – Entry Point 3

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC20006	Arabic 5	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC20007	Arabic 6	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 3

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ARBC30006	Arabic 7	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ARBC30001	Arabic in Context 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Notes

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

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/arabic