MLX-10007: Arabic 1

Language Learning Unit

MLX-10007

Arabic 1

Co-ordinator:

Dr Mohammed Salem Tel:34574

Teaching Team:

Mrs Sarah Gomersall, Miss Emma Stevens, Mrs Carla Shallcross, Dr Barbara James, Mr Andrew Gater, Miss Samantha Rushton

Lecture Time:

See Timetable...

Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for

International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 1)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Barred Combinations

Students are only permitted to take one Arabic language module per semester. Students can only take one absolute beginners language module (MLX-xxx01) in any one academic year. This module cannot be taken as a Level 2 or 3 elective.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge

Description

This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. It will develop basic communication skills in Arabic in everyday situations such as meeting someone for the first time, talking about daily routine, family, shopping and telephoning. The module aims to provide students with the very basics of spoken Arabic and with recognition skills of Arabic. Students will also be introduced to some aspects of Arabic culture.

Aims

This module is designed for those with no prior knowledge of Arabic. It aims to equip them with basic oral and written communication skills in Arabic.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Use simple phrases and sentences to describe themselves and people they know. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Understand familiar words, basic phrases and sentences concerning themselves and their family and friends when people speak slowly and clearly. will be achieved by assessments: 3,4
Read and write simple words and phrases. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
recognize and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

22 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam

Description of Module Assessment

01: Coursework weighted 20%

Coursework portfolio documenting student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.

02: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 40%

2-hour unseen examination
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.

03: Oral Exam weighted 20%

Oral exam
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer and role play.

04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%

20 minutes of listening tasks
Listening comprehension task adapted from authentic material.

Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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