Syllabus

Arabic V

Code
GAR38N
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Arabic (ARA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Arabic1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 15 December 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 15 December 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • discuss the content of literary texts, news, recorded reports and songs in a nuanced way in Modern Standard Arabic
  • identify grammatical phenomena in an Arabic text and describe them using the correct terms
  • give long presentations about different subjects in Arabic
  • describe the basics of Balagha using the correct terms in Arabic
  • complete a literary analysis
  • based on current research, briefly describe the development of Arabic literature
  • independently complete a short written report about one of the major periods in Arabic literature.

Course Content

The course consists of three modules: Grammar and Texts, Oral Proficiency and The Development of Arabic Literature. In the first two modules, which are taken together, students study different types of materials in Modern Standard Arabic, such as songs, reports, poems, news and prose. The course introduces the basics of Balagha, which students then use along with other analytical tools in the literary analysis of texts. Students use the grammar they have learnt in independent grammatical analyses of various texts. In the module The Development of Arabic Literature, students read articles and listen to lectures. They then complete an independently written report based on a chosen question and a short project plan.

Assessment

  • Online exam
  • Oral exam
  • Active participation in seminars
  • Written assignments
  • Written report

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, students require VG in the modules Grammar and Texts and Oral Proficiency.

To be able to receive the grade of VG, students must submit their assignments by the set deadline.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Grammar and Texts - 6 Credits | U–VG
  • Oral Proficiency - 6 Credits | U–VG
  • The Development of Arabic Literature - 3 Credits | U–G

Entry Requirements

  • Arabic IV, 15 credits

Other Information

This course overlaps the previous course code AR1024.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.