Arabic Second Level Modules
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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AR2001 Intermediate Arabic 1
This module, together with AR2002, will enable students to read and write Modern Standard Arabic to intermediate level with the aid of a dictionary, and to speak in standard Arabic on appropriate topics with a limited vocabulary. Oral work and written class work will be based on a series of texts selected for their relevance to the understanding of contemporary issues and culture.
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| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 10.00 am |
| Teaching method: | 5 language classes and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | AR1002 |
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| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Practical Examination = 20%, Written Examination = 40% |
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AR2002 Intermediate Arabic 2
This module continues the work of AR2001 and prepares students for Honours modules in Arabic. In tutorials, applied language work uses passages from contemporary and modern writings, selected for their relevance to the understanding of contemporary issues, language and thought. In classes/lectures, representative literary texts provide an introduction to key themes in Arabic culture.
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| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 10.00 am |
| Teaching method: | 5 language/text classes and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | AR2001 |
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| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Practical Examination = 20%, Written Examination = 40%. |
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