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SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
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Title of the module:
Learning Arabic 2A: Post-Beginners 1
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School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module
CEWL
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Start date of the module
Autumn 2013
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The number of students expected to take the module
12-15
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other
relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
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The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
I
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The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
15 credits 7.5 ECTS
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn Term
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
LA308 or equivalent language ability
10. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Available as a wild module to any undergraduate with interest in Arabic language & culture.
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
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11.2
11.3
11.4
use Arabic with a proficiency equivalent to upper A2 on the CEFR
read and write simple sentences about everyday life, e.g. people, place, study, etc.
be familiar with Arabic vocabulary to upper A2 level
understand factual information of listening excerpts that are clearly and slowly
articulated.
11.5 use an Arabic dictionary
11.6 understand the life and multiple cultures of the target language countries
12. The intended generic learning outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
12.1 interact positively with other cultures and their languages
12.2 perform team working through group work
12.3 understand time management and prioritising workloads
12.4 gain information technology skills through the use of Web-based language exercises
13. A synopsis of the curriculum
The curriculum content is intended to give students familiarity at an upper A2 level, with the most
immediate environment, house and home, town/city where I live and/ or study, describing colleagues
and friends at work/university, sport, travel and food.
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Listening and reading exercises will include basic information about others and their family, local
geography, simple everyday materials such as advertisements, menu, street signs and a short,
simple personal letter.
Writing and speaking exercises will include, using a series of simple phrases and sentences linked
with simple connectors like ,’ and ‘ , but’ and ‘because’ to describe in simple terms my family, other
people and their family, living conditions, one’s educational backgrounds, one’s present and most
recent job.
Basic knowledge about some Arab countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria will be covered.
There will be a balance between communicative activities, and understanding of vocabulary and
grammatical structure.
14. Indicative Reading List
Core-textbooks: Mastering Arabic 2 [With 2 CDs],Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar, 2010.
Reference books:
 Arabic Practical Dictionary: Arabic-English English-Arabic (HippocrenPractical Dictionaries)
Nicholas Awde and K. Smith, 2004
 Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya with DVDs: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic, Part One
Second Edition, Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and Abbas Al-Tonsi, 2004
 Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar, 2007
 Easy Arabic Grammar, Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar , 2005
 Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Verb Tenses by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar.
 Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar.
 Sahlawayhi 1: Graded Stories for Beginners (Arabic Edition) by Ahmed H. Khorshid
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total
study hours that will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
Learning and Teaching Methods:
Three contact hours per week. 30 class contact hours. 10 hours per week independent study hours
over 12 weeks including Reading weeks.150 total study hours. Classes will be small to allow for
close involvement and interaction. A combination of individual, pair and group work will develop
speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. There will be regular homework.
Achievement of learning outcomes:
Lessons in class and self-study will address 11.1-11.6 and 12.1. Working in pairs and groups in class
will develop 12.2. Preparation and revision for the lessons and the assessments will develop 12.3.
The use of Web-based language exercises will address 12.4
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
100 % coursework:
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Assessment 1 In-Class-Test 30%: 11.1-11.4 12.1, 12.3
Reading, Writing and Listening
1 hour
week 6
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Oral: 20%: 11.2-11.5 12.1
4-5 minutes week 10
Topics will be selected from the curriculum area.
Students speak on the topic for 2-3 minutes followed by conversation with the
examiner.
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Assessment 2 In-Class-Test 50% : 11.1-11.4 12.1, 12.3
Reading, Writing and Listening
1.5 hours week 12
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17. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
A part-time member of staff will teach this module. The core and reference textbooks need to be
purchased for library. Use of PC Lab and/or Multi Media Language Lab.
18. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality legislation,
and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within
this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or
substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and
discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be
made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s disability/dyslexia support service,
and specialist support will be provided where needed.
If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution, please complete
the following: N/A
19. Campus(es) where module will be delivered: Canterbury
20. Partner College/Validated Institution:
21. University School responsible for the programme:
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of Graduate Studies
(as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module proposal and have given advice
on the correct procedures and required content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching/Director of
Graduate Studies (delete as applicable)
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction of the
module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of School
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SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR VALIDATED
INSTITUTION
(Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable): "I
confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has approved the introduction of the
module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer of Partner
College/Validated Institution
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Partner College/Validated Institution
Module Specification Template
Last updated February 2013
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