In the first year students undertaking Introductory Arabic "A" and Introductory Arabic "B" develop basic competences in both written and oral grammatical patterns, both orally and in writing, using Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), and learn to interact in limited aspects of everyday life situations. Emphasis at this stage is on mastering the Arabic sound system and pronunciation.
This course assumes no previous knowledge of the language. It covers the Arabic script, sound system and basic grammar rules. The teaching uses a new method of audio-visual and audio-lingual approach and is designed to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing by the use of dialogues,class interaction and oral and written drills. Language laboratory work may be incorporated into the course. On completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to speak at a basic level in Modern Standard Arabic, the ability to read and understand a range of simple Arabic texts within a vocabulary range of 300-400 most commonly used words, basic grammatical structures of the Arabic language and familiarity with some Arabic cultural practices and traditions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- recognise all of the characters of the Modern Standard Arabic alphabet;
- read simple texts with high frequency structural patterns and vocabulary related to basic topics without vocalisation;
- use Modern Standard Arabic alphabet (hand-written and typed) to write short and simple sentences and paragraphs with correct present and future tense and limited past tense about basic topics. Produce written texts independently;
- use a dictionary or online resources to assist own oral, aural, reading and written communication strategies;
- communicate in conversations including greetings, courtesy requirements, personal and accommodation needs and provide simple biographical information; and
- listen and respond to simple questions about basic topics. Demonstrate accuracy in pronunciation and vocalisation.
Indicative Assessment
- In Person Writing tasks x 3 (1.7% each) (5) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Listening tasks x 3 (1.7% each) (5) [LO 1,3,6]
- Conversation (ongoing participation in weekly Conversation hour) (15) [LO 4,5,6]
- Quizzes, 2 x 60 mins (5% each) (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Mid-semester written examination, 60 mins (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- Final oral examination, 5-10 mins (10) [LO 1,2,5,6]
- Final written exam, 2 hours (35) [LO 1,2,3]
- Online Reading, writing and listening tasks x 3 (8.3% each) (25) [LO 1,2,3,4,6]
- Conversation (ongoing participation in the 2nd hour of Adobe connect weekly sessions on Wattle) First hour: review the Arabic sounds, vocabulary and grammar rules acquired during the week, in the corresponding lesson. Second hour: engage in a simple conversation with the tutor or other students. (15) [LO 4,5,6]
- Quizzes, 1 x 30 mins & 1 x 60 mins (5% each) (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Oral recording (introducing oneself, reading a text, taking leave), 1- 2 mins (10) [LO 1,2,4,5]
- Oral examination, reading, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension (individual test conducted by the lecturer on Adobe Connect), 5-10 mins (10) [LO 1,2,5,6]
- Final written examination (completed on Wattle), 2 hours (30) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
In Person
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 72 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 60 hours of lectures and 12 hours of conversation classes; and
b) 58 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Online
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 24 hours of contact over 12 weeks: made up of 2 hours live participation in weekly online tutorial, one hour dedicated to lesson review and grammar rules and second hour dedicated to practice and conversation; and
b) 106 hours over 12 weeks of independent student research, reading and writing, using the online material provided through the Wattle-site.
Inherent Requirements
None
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
In Person
Alosh, M,. Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners - Letters and Sounds of the Arabic Language (Workbook), Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2010.
Alosh, M., Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners (Textbook), Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2010.
Online
There are no prescribed texts for this mode of delivery. All necessary material is supplied on the course website.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3630 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | ||||||
| 2664 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | Online | View |
