This course continues the work undertaken in introductory Arabic 2. It includes oral, listening and written practices as well as translation tasks and the study of Arabic morphology and syntax. Negotiation and debating techniques will be practiced on a range of topics as well as weekly supervised conversational tutorials to increase students' oral fluency and cultural awareness.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate routine written social correspondence and daily situational conversation in Arabic to a lower intermediate level;
2. differentiate between the main ideas and subsidiary ideas in Arabic texts;
3. demonstrate appropriate application of Arabic grammar and vocabulary to a lower intermediate level;
4. initiate and maintain short predictable face-to-face conversations in Arabic;
5. demonstrate comprehension of the Arabic language presented in a variety of audiovisual sources; and
6. apply simple oral skills in real Arabic speaking situations.

Recommended Resources

1. Alosh, M., Ahlan Wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners (Textbook), Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2010.
2. Oxford Essential ARABIC Dictionary – English-Arabic, Arabic-English

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Lesson 1 Transitive and intransitive verbs The passive voice Deputy Agent ???? ????? Verb ????
2	Lesson 2 Diptotes ??????? ?? ????? The Five nouns ??????? ?????? Describing people and places
3	Lesson 3 Patterns and Root System - ????? Forms of the verb - ????? ?????
4	Lesson 4 Active participle ??? ?????? Dual and plural idafa structures Revisiting Ordinal numbers ??????? ?????????	Task 1 due by Tuesday 16
5	Lesson 5 Expressing frequency using ???- ???? Expressing exception ?? ???	Vocab quiz 1 due by 23 March
6	Lesson Six The subjunctive ???????? ??????? Negating past-tense verbs with ??? (??????? ???????)
7	Lesson Seven Expressing intention ????? + ?? ??? ????? - The Noun of Instrument The verb ??????? Categories of prepositions	Task 2 due by Tuesday 20 April
8	Lesson eight Terms of address in written communication Adverbs of time and place
9	Lesson nine Negating Future Time using ??? Relative Nouns Possessive idafa	Outline of presentation due (not assessed)
10	Lesson 10 Habitual and progressive past Colours revisited Prepositions revisited	Quiz 2 is due by Tuesday 11 May
11	Lesson 11 Comparative nouns with doubled consonants Weak verbs revisited ??????? ???????	Task 3 due by Tuesday 18 May Transcript of presentation due (not assessed)
12	Oral presentations during class time
13	Revisions	Oral exam recording due by 6th June
14	Exam period	Final exam to be taken between 10th and 13th June

Tutorial Registration

Refer to Wattle for Conversation class sign-up

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
TASK 1, 2, 3	25 %	*	*	1,2,3,5
Vocab Quiz 1	5 %	23/03/2021	30/03/2021	1,2,3,5
Conversation class	10 %	*	*	2,3,4,5,6
Vocab Quiz 2	5 %	09/05/2021	16/05/2021	1,2,3,5
Oral Presentation	15 %	26/05/2021	03/06/2021	3,4,5,6
Oral Exam	15 %	06/06/2021	13/06/2021	3,4,5,6
Final Exam	25 %	13/06/2021	20/06/2021	1,2,3,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

TASK 1, 2, 3

Tasks 1, 2 and 3 have a combined weighting of 25%. They cover grammar concepts and vocabulary from lessons and conversation class. All three tasks will be conducted online in the form of a Wattle quiz. Typing in Arabic may be required. Due dates: weeks 4, 7 and 11.

Assessment Task 2

Vocab Quiz 1

This is a vocab quiz based on content of lessons and conversation class. It is in the form of a timed Wattle quiz and is due in Week 5.

Assessment Task 3

Conversation class

Students engage in conversation and discussion with the tutor and/or other students on a given topic. Preparation is compulsory and attendance is essential as students are tested individually and as a group on their participation, throughout the semester.

Assessment Task 4

Vocab Quiz 2

This is a vocab quiz based on content of lessons and conversation class. It is in the form of a timed Wattle quiz and is due in Week 9.

Assessment Task 5

Oral Presentation

The oral pesentation needs to be 5-6 minutes long and will take place in Week 12 during regular class time. Attending other students' presentation is highly recommended. The outline of the presentation (note assesed) is to be submitted by the end of Week 7. The Powerpoint slides and written transcript of the presentation are to be submitted by the end of Week 11. Topics need to be around the Arabic language, culture, literature, etc. Examples of topics might include presentations on a prominent author, film, novel, tradition etc.

Assessment Task 6

Oral Exam

The oral exam will consist of a recording which needs to be sumbitted on Wattle in Week 13. It includes 3 parts: you will need to record yourself reading a section of a chapter of Ahlan wa Sahlan (refer to details on Wattle); in the same recording, provide your opinion on a set topic as outlined on Wattle and record answers to questions relevant to you (e.g. your hobbies).

Assessment Task 7

Final Exam

This is a take-home exam due in Week 14 and can be attempted between 10-13 June. It will be based on all lessons covered during the semester as well as other materials reviewed in class and will include reading comprehension questions, grammar and a short composition or translation.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Any assessment submitted on Wattle will be marked on Wattle and feedback given in the relevant section.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

No resubmission of assignments will be possible unless on medical grounds (students will be required to provide a medical certificate)ARAB6501 - Intermediate Arabic 1

Privacy Notice

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In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students