Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C47AP
2. Course
Title
Arabic Post-Beginners Elective 1
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1.
Sem…….
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Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
6. Course
Co-ordinator
8. Pre-requisites
Arabic Elective 1 or CEF Level
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
The two semesters are synoptically linked
11. Replacement Courses
None
Code:
UG only
PG only
7
4. Credits
15
Ms Charlene Constable
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
3. SCQF
Level
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
 To enhance existing knowledge of Arabic in order that students can express themselves effectively in a wide variety of situations
 To communicate in writing, using complex sentence structures
 To apply and extend complex grammatical structures to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
 To understand and respond effectively to authentic spoken discourse
16. Syllabus
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Present opinions orally in Arabic and discuss a variety of topics spontaneously with peers and native speakers of Arabic
Develop knowledge of complex grammatical rules and patterns and apply these to a range of situations (grammar covered: subordinate clauses; superlative; cases;
relative clauses; the subjunctive; the imperative; irregular derived forms; nominalisers; conjunctions and discourse markers; doubly transitive verbs; masdars verbal
nouns; active and passive participles)
Write texts for a wide variety of purposes in grammatically accurate and idiomatic Arabic
Develop listening skills based on dialogues and speeches by native speakers of Arabic in everyday contexts
Read and demonstrate understanding of texts produced for a wide variety of purposes
Topics to be covered: education; describing others; making holiday reservations; interests; the media; looking for accommodation; discussing culture; job
applications; festivals & celebrations; product information; Middle East history; archaeological & historic sites; art & architecture; kinship system; politics & economy;
Arabic literature; jokes & proverbs; cinema; writing letters.
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17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Personal Abilities
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Skills
 Engage in spontaneous conversation and communicate effectively with peers and native speakers of Arabic
 Express and defend opinions in Arabic
 Undertake analysis for specified purposes of texts written in Arabic
 Produce written texts for a specific purpose in grammatically accurate and idiomatic Arabic
 Develop knowledge of and analyse linguistic ‘formulae’ encountered in communicative situations in order to extend the application of such
‘formulae’ to new communicative situations
 Use reference and support materials appropriately (e.g CALL materials, VLE, on-line and print dictionaries)
 Show awareness of cross-cultural differences and apply this knowledge in Arabic language production
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
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18. Assessment Methods
Self-management skills fostered by the need to be committed to a purpose, to work to deadlines and to manage self-study effectively in order
to make rapid progress in language production and cultural awareness
Demonstrate ability to gather, sort and apply information
Structure and make presentations
Communicate effectively in Arabic in both writing and in speech
Analyse texts in complex Arabic for a specific purpose
Respond accurately and appropriately to various written and aural stimuli
Demonstrate capability to engage with and respond appropriately to cultural differences
Work effectively with others to produce an output (written or oral) that meets a specific brief
Use ICT for language-learning purposes appropriately
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Formative Assessment: Lecturer,
peer and self-assessment of various
written, aural comprehension, oral
exercises (group discussions, role
plays, partner discussions)
Continuous Assessment: Lecturer
and on-line assessment of various
written, aural comprehension and oral
exercises.
Summative Assessment: Written
examination
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
50%
1 hour examination
at end of semester
50%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Exam during resit diet.
Date of
Implementation
1 hour
Version
Number
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Diet(s)