Arabic Language 2

MEST51022 Arabic Language 2 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Orieb Masadeh-Tate Unit coordinator Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This is an upper beginner’s level language course which will offer the students the opportunity to progress from the level of total beginners to lower intermediate level. Students will be introduced to the skills of reception (reading and listening), production (speaking and writing), in addition to simple translation. On completion of this course, the student will be able to understand simple instructions, respond appropriately in everyday situations, express themselves using limited vocabulary and formulaic expressions and use the target language in a number of contexts. By the end of the course the students are expected to achieve competence in Arabic approximately equivalent to A2 (common reference) level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).   The course content is based on a set course book plus supplementary material. This unit is compulsory and as such requires a pass mark of 40% or above at the first sitting in order to progress to the next level of language in Year 2.  Students who fail to meet this requirement will be able to discuss their options with their relevant Programme Director and may be able to move onto the non-language degree award of Middle Eastern Studies. This course builds upon the foundational skills acquired in MSET51011 (Arabic 1), guiding students toward achieving an A2 level proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It is designed to further develop the four core language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will expand their vocabulary and deepen their understanding of Arabic grammar, enabling them to communicate more confidently in everyday situations.The course places emphasis on practical language use, including the ability to describe daily activities, express opinions, and engage in basic conversations about familiar topics. Cultural components continue to play an essential role, providing insights into the traditions, customs, and societal norms of Arabic-speaking countries.On completion of this course, the student will be able to understand simple instructions, respond appropriately in everyday situations, express themselves using limited vocabulary and formulaic expressions and use the target language in a number of contexts. By the end of the course the students are expected to achieve competence in Arabic approximately equivalent to A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).   The course content is based on a set course book plus supplementary material.   To familiarise the students with the spoken and written forms and grammar of the Arabic and to enable them to begin to express themselves in writing, simple role-play and simple dialogues, and to begin to read simple texts.    By the end of this course, students will be able to:<ul><li>Understand and use essential grammatical structures, including past and future tenses, to construct more complex sentences.</li><li>Participate in simple conversations on familiar topics such as family, work, hobbies, and daily routines.</li><li>Comprehend and produce short written texts in Modern Standard Arabic.  </li><li>Listen to and understand short audio materials on familiar subjects in clear MSA.</li><li>Expand their vocabulary to cover a wider range of everyday topics, including health, travel, and shopping.</li><li>Describe experiences, events, and future plans using appropriate tenses and expressions.</li><li>Write independently simple essays on a number of basic topics taught in class.  </li><li>Demonstrate a deeper understanding of cultural norms, traditions, and societal issues in Arabic-speaking countries. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Engage in problem solving activities, working on grammar and simple translation activities.</li></ul> The students will learn the same skills as in MEST 51011 Arabic language 1, with a wider range of vocabulary and advanced grammar.This will enable the students to use the language communication skills in everyday activities and to a limited extent, in the work situation. Students will principally be able to:<ul><li>Introduce themselves</li><li>Find about other people</li><li>Read notices, signs, advertisements and simple messages</li><li>Write simple essays independently</li></ul> <ul><li>Develop their ability to improve their independent learning and performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses.</li><li>Develop their personal organisation and time management skills.</li><li>Develop their interpersonal and communicative skill through group work inside and outside the classroom and preparing written and oral classroom presentations.</li><li>Begin to gain awareness of and responsiveness to cultural diversity and intercultural communication.</li></ul> 0 Other 100%  <figure class="table" style="width:500px;"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td>Assessment Task</td><td>Formative or Summative</td><td>Weighting within unit (if summative)</td></tr><tr><td>In-Class test Week 9</td><td>Summative</td><td>20%</td></tr><tr><td>Listening Exam - Week 11</td><td>Summative</td><td>10%</td></tr><tr><td>Speaking Exam - Week 12</td><td>Summative</td><td>20%</td></tr><tr><td>Written Exam - Summer</td><td>Summative</td><td>50%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>An overall pass mark of 40% of the total is required in order to progress to the next level of language in year 2. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be able to discuss their options with their relevant Programme Director and may be able to move onto the non-language degree of Middle Eastern Studies.Students will have formative assessment during the semester to assess their progress and to give them written feedback on it. This will be spread over the weeks and will test all four language skills. For Erasmus and Exchange students all assessments for this unit are in person, on campus. There are no alternative assessments available for this course. Final exams may fall in May/June of the year.   Resit Assessment<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td style="border:0.1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 60%);">Assessment task  </td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 60%);">Speaking/presentation </td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 60%);">Written Exam  </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:662px;" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"> Formative feedback on weekly assignment</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"> In-class comments on language learning and students’ performance in Oral and Written Arabic</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"> Written comments on assignments/homework throughout the year.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"> Face to face feedback during office hours.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"> Summative feedback</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"> Feedback sheets indicating the quality of the exam performance in the various categories will be available to students.</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  MEST51011 Arabic Language 1 Pre-Requisite Compulsory Available to students taking Arabic Studies, MES with Arabic, and any joint degree with Arabic. For Erasmus and Exchange students this unit is only open for students who have previously studied Arabic up to A1 level of the CEFR.  This course unit is not open to native speakers of Arabic as an exchange unit. N Course Books * (Subject to change with prior notice):  <ul><li>At-Takallum: A Comprehensive Modern Arabic Course. ELEMENTARY A2 Level by Ahmad Noor Al-Deen Sabir Al-Mashrafi 2017  </li></ul>Supplementary materials will be provided by the tutors.Students are advised to be in possession of a dictionary when the classes start.  <ul><li>Doniach, N.S. et al., The Concise Oxford English-Arabic Dictionary (Oxford: OUP, 1984);  </li><li>Wehr, Hans, Arabic-English dictionary (Urbana, Illinois: Spoken Languages Services, 1994).  </li></ul>Recommended Reading  <ul><li>Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al- Arabiyya: Pt. 1: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic:  by Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Abbas Al Tonsi.  2004 – 2nd edition</li><li>Wightwick, J. & Gaafar, M., Mastering Arabic (including CD pack) (London: Palgrave/Macmillan, 1990).  </li><li>Gaafar, M & Wightwick, J., Easy Arabic Reader (London: McGraw-Hill, 2011). </li></ul> Lectures 24 Seminars 48 0 128 This unit is compulsory and as such requires a pass mark of 40% or above at the first sitting in order to progress to the next level of language in Year 2.  Students who fail to meet this requirement will be able to discuss their options with their relevant Programme Director and may be able to move onto the non-language degree award of Middle Eastern Studies.Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS): All students will be allocated to a PASS group.  Sessions are run by pairs of higher year student leaders who have taken the course, in which attendees have a chance to actively discuss difficult course concepts with their peers.  Sessions focus on problem solving in groups in a tutor-free environment where students can raise key questions with each other and, in doing so, understand the material better themselves.  PASS is student-led, informal, friendly and hopefully fun.  Joining the Middle Eastern Film Club and taking part in celebrations of Middle Eastern Festivals.This course and all its materials are available on the online VLE platform. There will be resources to extend on classroom work and for self-study. Work will be classified according to skill, e.g. Reading, listening, Grammar, etc. and there will also be folders for work done week by week.