Arabic 7 (ARBC30006)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject students will engage with Arabic language and culture at an advanced level, through close study of Arabic stylistic and rhetorical devices as well as of the finer details of Arabic syntax. In the process, they will be reading literary and historic texts, critical articles, book excerpts and evaluative and argumentative essays of substantial length and academic standards, pertaining to Arabic literature, Arab culture, history and political economy. They will also enjoy reading some examples of Arabic popular literature. Reading activities will be supported and supplemented by opportunities to listen to recorded presentations of greater complexity and length by Arab intellectuals and literati and conduct small-scale research for writing essays.

Students will enjoy intensive language practice to help develop their discourse (both written and spoken) to produce carefully constructed argumentative and evaluative essays and oral presentations of their own. Apart from Modern Standard Arabic, students will be exposed to Classical Arabic prose as well as modern idiomatic and conversational forms, learning to follow extended discourse on complex and/or abstract topics, including some non-standard language.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have developed the ability to understand and interpret long and complex texts on Arabic literature, Arab culture, history and political economy, appreciating distinctions in style
  • Have developed the ability to write different kinds of texts with a high degree of grammatical accuracy, in an assured and personal style, appropriate to the topic and to the target reader
  • Have developed the ability to understand extended discourse of high complexity and academic standards on a variety of topics related to Arabic literature and Arab history and culture, without much effort
  • Have developed the ability to follow discourse partially presented slightly slower than normal speed in non-standard language and containing some idiomatic forms
  • Have developed the ability to formulate ideas and opinions with precision in oral discussion on a range of issues, and to deliver extended, well-structured, sophisticated oral presentations on a variety of topics
  • Have developed an understanding of some issues of Arabic literature, history and political economy.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC20007 Arabic 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ARBC30005 Arabic 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARBC20002 Arabic 7
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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Continuous homework assessment, 8 pieces of written assignments

Throughout the semester15%

An argumentative or evaluative essay

  • 1000 words
Due after Easter non-teaching period25%

Continuous speaking assessment

Throughout the semester15%

An oral examination

  • 15 minutes
During the examination period15%

A written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period30%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAbdul-Samad Abdullah
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Four hours of language classes per week or regular meetings with the Supervisor
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    abdulsa@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025