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Arabic 3 (ARBC20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous homework assessment (8 pieces of written assignments) | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Continuous oral assessment | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Reflective journal entries (8 pieces)
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
A mid-semester written test
| Mid semester | 15% |
An oral examination
| During the examination period | 15% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/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 semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christina Mayer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour language seminars per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 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 ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Students completing a majot or a Diploma must also enrol in ARBC20001 Arabic in Context 1 in this semester.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Brustad, K., Al-Batal, M & Al-Tonsi, A., Alkitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya. A textbook for beginning Arabic. Part 1, Washington DC. : Georgetown University Press. Edition TBA.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Major Arabic Studies Breadth Track Arabic - Entry Point 1 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- 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: 11 April 2024