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Honours Arabic B (ARBC40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This is a continuation of the first semester advanced language subject for Honours students in Arabic. The level of study, content, and assessment in the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. Based on the outcome of testing, students will either be placed in an appropriate stream of advanced language study or a customized course of study will be available, focusing on research skills in Arabic.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should:

  • Have further developed their Arabic language abilities, focusing on research skills necessary for thesis writing
  • Have a greater appreciation of textual styles and discourse as related to their area of interest in Arabic Studies
  • Have developed a deeper understanding of intellectual debates that have arisen on key topics in Arabic language and/or culture research.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to: 

  • Develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods
  • Be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials
  • Learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences
  • Acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. Students will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Arabic language and culture, and formulating arguments
  • Communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. Students will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression
  • Learn to plan and manage time through organising workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Regular homework

Throughout the semester15%

An argumentative or evaluative essay

  • 1000 words
Mid semester25%

Continuous oral assessment

Throughout the teaching period15%

A final oral examination

During the examination period15%

A final written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period30%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. 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. 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

Additional details

Assessment will vary based on the outcome of placement testing. In the case of graduates of the BA who started as beginners, assessment will normally follow the form above:

In the case of very advanced students:

Written essays totaling 5000 words (due at the end of the semester) 100%

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: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorChristina Mayer
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 24 to 48 hours: Two to four hours per week (depending on outcome of placement test)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    cmayer@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Please consult the subject LMS site or the subject coordinator.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationPD-ARTS Arabic
    Specialisation (formal)Arabic Studies
  • 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: 31 January 2024