Arabic Stage 1

Tuesday 1 October, 6-8pm

Course Description 

This beginner's language module requires no prior language knowledge and covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking basics, along with fundamental grammar. In 12 weeks, students will achieve an A1 CEFR proficiency level, enabling them to perform simple daily tasks. They will comprehend and employ common expressions, introduce themselves and others, and inquire about personal details, like residence, acquaintances, and possessions. With clear, slow communication and assistance, they can engage in basic interactions. Furthermore, they will grasp key aspects of the country's life and culture, and acquire intercultural skills appropriate for their language proficiency level.

During the final week, written and speaking tests will take place. Completing the assessment is required for students taking the course as part of their degree. For all other students, taking the tests is also strongly recommended, as a measure of your progress and learning. 

Syllabus 

Functional Content: 

  • Basic greetings and introductions
  • Asking and giving personal information and where you are from
  • Professions & careers
  • Identifying location of items/places /people
  • Counting numbers
  • Colors
  • Days of the Week
  • Months 

Grammatical content:

  • Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she)
  • What’s this? Demonstratives (This)
  • Sun & Moon Letters
  • Gender and number agreement
  • Nouns in definite and indefinite form (Article)
  • Prepositions
  • Adjectives
  • Yes/No Question
  • Here & there
  • Present tense conjugations 

Lexical content:

  • Personal information: name, nationality, profession, age, address, telephone number, email…
  • Hobbies, likes and dislikes

Cultural Content:

Introduction to Arabic culture in relation to:

  • Arabic as an international language and dialect
  • Food and culture
  • Arabic Hospitality
  • Clothes 

Compulsory Reading

Arabic for Communication Book: Saddam Al-Hamoud, Modern Arabic Course, Starter, 683465.

The book will be freely available on Canvas because it is from the publication of the teacher.

Study Hours

If you are taking the curricular option, the total number of study hours is approximately 150 hours, in line with undergraduate university modules. This includes class meetings, assessment preparation and self-directed study in line with guidance from the course lecturer.

If you are studying on the extracurricular mode, the total number of hours may depend on your availability and previous experience studying languages, however, expected learning outcomes and contribution to classes (preparation and completion of homework) will not vary. 

Course Lecturer: Lama Aloqili 

Lama Aloqili is a PhD student specialising in Translation Studies, with a particular focus on Translation Pedagogy for the Arabic and English language pair. 
Her research likely involves exploring effective methods and strategies for teaching translation to undergraduates by examining various aspects such as curriculum evaluation and development, assessment methods, the role of technology in translation education, and how to best prepare students to become proficient translators between Arabic and English. Furthermore, she has substantial experience in such as English as a second language,  translation and linguistics modules. Also, she is a community interpreter. 

Fees for language courses are £190/£95


Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.

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