AR3401 Media Arabic 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Wed 12.00 - 1.00 pm, Thu 12.00 - 1.00 pm; if timetable clash, 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A Arabi Durkawi

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Module Staff

Dr A Durkawi & TBC

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Module description

This module consolidates the grammar and vocabulary learned during Sub-Honours by introducing students to the language of the Arabic media through texts, audio and audio-visual material. Students will be offered basic training in comprehension and translation of contemporary Media Arabic in both directions, and will also compose their own written material and give oral presentations in Arabic.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AR2002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Writtten Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 hours – mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials (X10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

121

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.