MODERN LANGUAGE CENTRE
MODULE SYLLABUS
Title and code number:
Arabic Stage 4
(4AALAN04/5AALAN04/
6AALAN04/7AALAN04)
Credit/Value:
Credit Levels 4 to 6 = 15 credits
Credit Level 7 = 20 credits
Prerequisite for entry:
Arabic 3 or Arabic AS or A Level (Grade
D and below), or A2/B1 level of the
CEFR, or equivalent
Course delivery
Credit levels 4 to 6:
2-hour class x 22 weeks over two
Semesters
Credit level 7: as above, plus ten onehour Applied Linguistics seminars over
two semesters.
Students are expected to spend an
additional 4-8 hours a week in private
study depending on the Credit Level
See website for semester dates,
timetable and teachers’ surgery hours:
www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE MODULE
At Credit levels 4 to 6 this module aims to enable the students to:
be able to use Arabic in a communicative way, in a broad range of defined
situations
develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in relation to both
concrete and abstract topics
adapt/manipulate familiar language in modified forms for different purposes,
situations and audience
interact with native speakers with a degree of fluency and spontaneity and
without strain for either party
develop strategies for coping with unfamiliar language or unexpected
responses, such as asking for repetition or clarification, listening or looking for
key words, and using previous knowledge, context and other clues to interpret
meaning of text or discourse
acquire linguistics skills, tools and knowledge to become independent lifelong learners by using Arabic for target academic activities and personal
enrichment
collate and categorise information from a wide range of resources using a
standard format and apply problem-solving methods
develop an insight into the nature of language, culture and society and a
greater degree of intercultural competence
work towards the acquisition of a “fifth language skill”, which will enable
students to reflect on different cultural values and behaviours to help them
develop intercultural sensitivity
act with limited autonomy, under direction or supervision, within defined
guidelines
work resourcefully with others as part of a team, within a set structure
take responsibility for the nature and quality of their learning
In addition to those above, at Credit level 7, students will:
• evaluate linguistic concepts and applied aspects of linguistics
• research and analyse linguistics-related topics using a wide range of sources
and present it convincingly, using clearly structured, original text
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE
This course is between B1 - Independent User, Threshold and B2 - Independent
User, Vantage level of the Common European Framework. The students will be
able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practical skills appropriate to a
level 4 module and in particular will demonstrate the ability to:
understand the main ideas of extended speech/long texts on both concrete
and abstract topics, and follow lines of argument provided the topic is
reasonably familiar
produce clear, detailed texts on a range of subjects, experiences and
impressions
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explain points of view and opinions on a topical issue giving the advantages
and disadvantages of various options
read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the
writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints
identify patterns and clusters in Arabic, e.g. in pronunciation, spelling,
collocations, word order and sentence structure
deal with unfamiliar language or unexpected responses using a range of
strategies, such as asking for repetition or clarification, listening or looking for
key words, and using previous knowledge, context and other clues to interpret
meaning of text or discourse
understand the relationship between the practices/products and the
perspectives of the culture being studied, as well as critically analyse and
debate issues relating to their own and other languages and cultures
interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular
interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party
interact creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team
research a topic, evaluating and extracting information for relevance and
validity from a range of complex written and spoken sources
adapt/manipulate familiar language in modified forms for different purposes,
situations and audience
use TEL as a mean of communication, as an aid to learning generally and as
an aid to collaborative and individual learning
At credit level 5, in addition to the language learning outcomes above, students
will also:
• develop an ability to interpret and critically evaluate evidence in the
light of alternative explanations, arguments and theories by referring to the
MLC online tool entitled Intercultural Theory available on Keats and by
reflecting on the theoretical applications for their own cultures.
• work on a class presentation in relation to the above to share their
observations as language learners in L2.
• develop the skills to work more independently by designing and
completing an e-Portfolio in L2, recording individual language learning
progression.
• these tasks are compulsory but do not count towards the final mark;
failure to submit the work may result in students being withdrawn from the
module or prevented from sitting the examinations.
At credit level 6, in addition to the language learning outcomes above, students
will also:
• conduct research and engage in a wide range of spoken interactions,
using appropriate discourse strategies in L2 through interviews with
speakers of the target language in London communities and/or King’s staff
and international students.
• report on their experiences of adapting to a different culture with an oral
presentation.
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develop intercultural communicative competence, including a reasoned
awareness and critical understanding of cultures by objectively comparing
aspects of the new culture to their own using the online MLC Introduction
to Intercultural Training tool and keeping a detailed record of their
language learning via an e-Portfolio in L2 or in English, recording
progress and reviewing strengths and weaknesses in each skill.
these tasks are compulsory but do not count towards the final mark;
failure to submit the work may result in students being withdrawn from the
module or prevented from sitting the examinations.
At credit level 7, in addition to the language learning outcomes above, students
will also:
• interact creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team.
• research a topic, evaluating and extracting information for relevancy and
validity from a range of complex written and spoken sources.
• engage in evaluative thinking and complex problem solving etc. using their
own knowledge and skills.
• work autonomously, with minimal direction from the teacher.
CLASS DELIVERY AND TEACHING METHODS
Although every class is designed taking into consideration the above objectives,
the structure of particular sessions may vary. The general approach to all Modern
Language Centre classes is communicative - the language is dealt with in social
situations and students are encouraged to participate as much as possible.
Arabic will be used for communication in class and students will be asked
to participate in classroom activities and to contribute to short role-plays,
games and other language-centred activities.
TOPICS – LEXICAL CONTENT
Revision and consolidation of previous topics
Education
Work
Media and communication
Political systems and legal issues
Current affairs, politics, economy and society
Standard language and regional dialects
Introduction to environmental issues
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS - PRAGMATICS
Writing and understanding complex instructions
Expressing detailed ideas, opinions and points of view
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Expressing doubt and uncertainty
Speaking and discussing topics with a high level of fluency
Discussing and writing about hypothesis and possibilities
Discussing social, cultural, political and economic matters at an advanced
level
Distinguishing and using formal and informal language at higher levels
Understanding, interpreting and discussing subjective statements
Making comparisons at a higher level of language proficiency
Telling and writing stories and summaries
Use of colloquial/idiomatic expressions
Writing straightforward, short connected texts on a range of familiar subjects
Writing very brief reports, personal letters and notes
GRAMMAR AND USE OF LANGUAGE
Revision of previous grammar
Revision of the main tenses
‫رع وا‬
‫وا‬
Negative past, present and future tenses ‫ا ـ ـ ــ‬
Nominal sentences in the negative with
Relative pronouns ($ - – $%# ‫ي – ا – ا‬# ‫ل )ا‬
The impersonal construction ‫ أن‬...‫ ال‬$‫ـ‬
Verb patterns (
‫ ا‬-َ ‫ـ َـ‬-‫ـ َّـ – أ‬-) ‫أوزان ا ــ‬
Intransitive verbs ‫ـ ـ ـ‬-‫ ـ ـ و ا‬.‫أوزان ا ـ ـ ا‬
The conditional ‫ــ ط‬0 ‫ا‬
The comparative and the superlative ‫ــ‬.‫ا ـ ـ ـ ر‬
The dual 1‫ـ ــ‬2‫ا ـ ـ‬
Case marking ‫ـ ور‬3‫ـ ب وا ـ ـ‬5‫ ع وا ـ ـ‬- ‫ا ـ‬
The use of Al-masdar as a noun ‫ر‬6‫ـ‬5‫ا ـ ـ‬
Case endings: ‫إن و أن‬
The feminine Plural 8‫ـ‬.9 ‫ ا ـ‬:‫ـ ـ‬3‫ا ـ‬
Two of the five nouns ‫ أخ‬- ‫أب‬
Roots and patterns ‫ر‬#3 ‫ا زن وا‬
‫ا‬
‫ا ــ ا‬
‫ا‬
‫ا‬
APPLIED LINGUISTICS SEMINARS – Credit level 7 only
acquire linguistics skills, tools and knowledge to become independent lifelong learners by using Arabic for target academic activities and personal
enrichment
appreciate linguistic concepts and applied aspects of linguistics
develop an insight into the nature of language, culture and society and a
greater degree of intercultural competence
research and analyse linguistics-related topics using a wide range of sources
and present this convincingly, using clearly structured, original text
express oneself confidently and spontaneously in formal and informal
discussions on a range of linguistics related topics.
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CREDIT LEVEL 5 and 6 ONLY – Additional tasks
E-Portfolio in English or in the target language
Presentation exercise in class
CREDIT LEVEL 7 ONLY - Additional tasks
Applied Linguistics lectures will be available online
One assessed essay in English (1500 words) based on the lectures
COURSE BOOK(S)
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-Arabiyya with DVDs – Part 1
Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Abbas Al-Tonsi, Georgetown University
Press, 1 Sep 2004, 2nd Revised edition
ISBN-10: 158901104X | ISBN-13: 978-1589011045
Various materials taken from other sources (i.e. other course books,
newspapers, authentic handouts) will be supplied by the teacher during the
course.
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL FOR SELF-STUDY
Al-Kitaab, Part One with Companion Website Access Key Bundle With DVD
Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Abbas Al-Tonsi, Georgetown University
Press, 3 Pap/Dvdr edition (1 May 2014)
ISBN-10: 1626161240
ISBN-13: 978-1626161245
Gateway to Arabic, book 4, Dr. Imran Hamzi Alawiye, Anglo-Arabic Graphics
(2007) ISBN-10: 0954083334 ISBN-13: 978-0954083335
Gateway to Arabic, book 5, Dr. Imran Hamzi Alawiye, Anglo-Arabic Graphics
(2007) ISBN-10: 0954083377 ISBN-13: 978-0954083373
Focus on Comtemporary Arabic, Shukri B. Abed, Mary Jane Peluso, Yale
University Press, 10 Nov 2006 | ISBN-10: 0300109482 | ISBN-13: 9780300109481 | Edition: Pap/DVD
Easy Arabic Reader, Mahmoud Gaafar & Jane Wightwick, McGraw-Hill
Contemporary (1 Jun 2011) ISBN-10: 0071754024
ISBN-13: 978-0071754026
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Arabic: An Essential Grammar, Faruk Abu-Chacra, Routledge Taylor & Francis
Group 26 April 2007, ISBN-10: 0415415713 | ISBN-13: 978-0415415712 | New
Edition
Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar
Publisher: McGrraw Hill, 1 Nov 2007 | ISBN-10: 0071498052 | ISBN-13: 978-007-149805-0 | Second Edition
IT resources for independent learning:
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KEATS material + MLC resources on-line
http://arabalicious.com/
http://arabic.desert-sky.net/coll_proverbs.html
http://www.aljazeera.net/portal
http://learning.aljazeera.net/arabic
http://www.ahram.org.eg/
http://arabic-media.com/arabicnews.htm
http://bobnational.net
LANGUAGE RESOURCES CENTRE
In order to support you with your independent learning and be in contact with the
culture of the language(s) you are learning, you are encouraged to use the
resources in the Language Resources Centre – LRC (K-1.072, first basement)
which provides a friendly learning environment with state of the art facilities.
During the first few weeks of the course, your teacher will arrange an induction
session for the class in the LRC so that you can familiarize yourself with the
facilities. During term one and term two the LRC will also facilitate free
workshops on How to get the most of your language classes. For a list of topics
as well as dates and times, including the opening hours of the LRC, please go to
the website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/olc/index.aspx
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is compulsory for all language modules (SSCs). If your attendance
falls to unsatisfactory levels you may be removed from the module or prevented
from taking the assessment.
For further information on the attendance requirements of the module please see
the website:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/study/modules/compuls.aspx
If you miss a class because you are ill or have other urgent personal problems, it
is your responsibility to catch up on the contents of the class you missed.
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ASSESSMENT
For all details regarding deadlines and dates for assessment see the website
www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/study/modules/assess/bymod/index.aspx
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment takes place during the Reading Week in Term 2. This does
not count towards your final mark, but failure to submit the work may result in you
being withdrawn from the module or prevented from sitting the examinations. It is
strongly recommended that you complete the formative assessment as it will
provide you with feedback on your progress as the final exam approaches.
Test: 2 hours
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Feedback
All pieces of formative assessment are normally returned to students within 2
weeks, and the teacher will provide feedback in groups and/or individually. In
addition students can book themselves for individual feedback during surgery
hours. Contact details and applicable surgery hours can be found here:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/people/index.aspx
Final (summative) assessments
Oral exam: 15-20 min
40% - if UG student
30% - if PG student
Exam period: Period 2
Written exam: 2 hours
60% - if UG student
40% - if PG student
Exam period: Period 2
Linguistics essay: 1500 words
30% - PG students
only
Submission period: Period 2
For more details on the final examinations for this module, including dates,
please see:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/study/modules/assess/bymod/index.aspx
No dictionaries or notes are allowed during the test or final examination. Past
papers are available on KEATS.
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WEEK BY WEEK SYLLABUS
Semester 1
WEEK
1st week
LEARNING RESOURCES
Al Kitaab Part One
+ Handouts
CONTENT/TOPICS
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Introduction of the
module syllabus
Revision of previous
chapters
Dual identity and cultural
differences
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GRAMMAR
• Nominal sentence in
the negative with
relative pronouns
‫ا‬
‫ا يا ا‬
• Negative past,
present and future
2nd week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 16
+ Handouts
•
Hospitality in the Arab
world
3rd week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 16
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Preparations to receive
guests – cultural and
religious implications
Visit programme
• The impersonal
construction:
ْ‫ أن‬... ‫ ا ـ‬$
َِ
• Verb patterns
( َ -ْ ‫ > – َأ‬-َ )
‫أوزان ا‬
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• Comparative
.‫ا ر‬
4th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 16
+ Handouts
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Receiving a VIP guest:
Understanding
biographies
• Conditional
‫ ط‬0‫ا‬
5th week
Handouts
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Cultural Insight:
Poetry in the Arab world
. ? ‫@ار‬.
• Case marking:
‫ ور‬3 ‫ ب و ا‬5 ‫ ع و ا‬-
6th week
7th week
READING WEEK
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 17
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Islam and the Arabic
language
Cultural insights: The
month of Ramadan
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• Intransitive verb
patterns
-‫ و ا‬.‫ ا‬: ‫ أوزان ا‬-
‫ا‬
8th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 17
+ Handouts
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Arab Christianity and
Judaism in the Arab
world
Insight into the Coptic
faith
Cultural Insight: Hasan
and Morcos movie
Case ending
‫ اب‬B ‫ا‬
‫ ب‬5 ‫ ع و ا‬- ‫ ور و ا‬3 ‫ا‬
9th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 18
•
Physical and Personal
Characters:
The body and the mind
•
Declension ‫ اب‬B ‫ا‬
‫إن و أن‬
10th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 18
•
Colours:
Significance of colours in
the middle east and the
world
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The dual 1 2 ‫ا‬
11th week
Handouts
•
General revision of the
previous topics
• Case endings and
verb patterns revision
12th week
Revision/catch-up classes or one-to-one tutorial support as agreed with your
teacher
Semester 2
WEEK
1st week
2nd week
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Handouts
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 19
CONTENT/TOPICS
GRAMMAR
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Revision
Cultural Insight:
The Hijaab ‫ـ ب‬3‫ـ‬C ‫أة وا‬
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Women in the Arab
world E ‫ا‬
‫ ا‬- ‫ا أة‬
Women travelling to the
Middle East
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• The feminine plural
8.9 ‫ ا‬: 3 ‫ا‬
‫ا‬
• Two new verbs:
‫ ر‬F‫ إ‬- ‫ـ‬E
3rd week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 19
+ Handouts
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Arab authors: Naguib
Mahfooz‫ـ ـ ظ‬C‫ ـ‬I‫ـ ـ‬3‫ـ‬.
Woman in the Arab
literature
• Revision of verb
patterns
> َ J ‫ > و‬-َ
• Particles of
similarity - ‫ آـ‬- 2
‫ن‬L‫آ – آ‬
4th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 19
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Cultural differences:
The stereotypes of
western and Arab men
and women
• Al-masdar ‫ر‬65 ‫ا‬
5th week
Handouts
•
The role of Arab women
in modern society
• Two of the five
nouns: ‫أب – أخ‬
READING WEEK: Formative Assessment
6th week
7th week
Handouts
•
Jerusalem ‫س‬6 ‫ا‬
The significance and
history of the city
8th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 20
•
Cultural insight: Malak
talking about her
childhood in Jerusalem
9th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 20
+ Handouts
•
The history of the
Middle East - key
events, people & dates
• verb pattern
‫ا‬
10th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Unit 20
•
Strategies for reading
long Arabic texts
• Roots and
Patterns
‫ر وا زن‬#3 ‫ا‬
11th week
Al Kitaab Part One
Handouts
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Revision / consolidation
Preparation for the final
examinations
• General Revision
The syllabus may vary according to students’ needs.
Term times and teaching dates can be found here:
(http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc/study/modules/dates.aspx)
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• Revision of almasdar ‫ر‬6‫ـ‬5‫ا ـ ـ‬
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Revision of the
conditional ‫ ط‬0 ‫ا‬