Syllabus

Arabic IV

Code
AR1023
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Arabic (ARA)
Group of Subjects
Arabic
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Arabic1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 14 June 2013.
This syllabus is valid from 14 June 2013.
Revised
Revised, 03 October 2017.
Revision is valid from 03 October 2017.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate detailed knowledge of Arabic grammar rules and syntax and be able to apply them in speech and writing
  • make grammatical analyses in Arabic
  • conduct varied conversations in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
  • discuss news articles and literary texts in MSA
  • translate different types of texts, such as articles, poems, and prose to and from Arabic
  • discuss the content of songs and films in MSA
  • make short presentations in MSA
  • account for the foundations of a literary analyses
  • account briefly for the development of Arabic poetry.

Course Content

The course is built around three modules. The modules Grammar and texts and Oral proficiency are studied together and the module The development of Arabic poetry is studied individually. During the course the student study different types of texts such as short stories, poems, articles and news. The literary texts are studied through basic literary analyses. The students also watch short films and reports in MSA which are then discussed in groups. During the course the student complete two individual projects around literary texts. The student work with grammar in connection to the texts but also individually in grammatical analyses where the students both identify grammatical problems and solve already given problems. The students practice their knowledge of grammar through the use of end vowels when writing. In the module The development of Arabic poetry the role of poetry in Arabic society and how it has changed over the centuries is studied through lectures and articles.

Assessment

Grades for the Grammar and texts module are based on continuous assessment of assignments and class participation, two written projects and an oral and a written exam.
Grades for the Oral proficiency module are based on continuous assessment of active class participation throughout the course and on a final oral exam.
The module The development of Arabic poetry is examined through a written assignment.
Great weight is placed on deadlines, and assignments handed in late are only awarded G at most.

Forms of Study

Arabic is used as the teaching language, with Swedish or English as support languages. The material in the module The development of Arabic poetry is in English and Arabic. Seminars are the main activity for the course and students are expected to participate actively. A number of tasks require the ability to cooperate with other participants. During the course the students carry out two projects and write a report.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

To receive the grade of VG for the whole course VG is required onthe two modules Grammar and Text and Oral Proficiency.

Reporting of grades:
Module1: Grammar and texts - 6 cr
Module 2: Oral proficiency - 6 cr
Module 3: The development of Arabic poetry - 3 cr

Prerequisites

  • Arabic III 15 credits First cycle level

Other Information

Replaces AR1006.

Revised
2017-10-03 (main field added)