Bachelor of Arts

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Details of major sequences

Arabic

Unit Set Code

MJ-A000029 (major)

MN-A000029 (minor)

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online)

Overview

Australia’s trade with the Middle East has more than doubled in the past decade, making it an increasingly important region with broad strategic, economic, religious and cultural influence. Studies in Arabic help you develop communication skills in modern standard Arabic, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Middle Eastern history, culture and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Arabic.

Career outcomes

Graduates expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, federal defence agencies, government departments, immigration departments/ consultancies, intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations, research and translation services.

In-country study

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Arabic via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIB351 or AIB352. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.

Units

To complete a Major sequence in Arabic select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
To complete a Minor sequence in Arabic select any four (4) units from below, including a minimum of one (1) credit point at level one, and no more than one (1) credit point at level 3

The Arabic major sequence is offered at two levels; beginners' level (little or no prior knowledge of the language) and post-level 12 Arabic.

Arabic major sequence for beginners

Complete the following 2 units from level 1:

AIB151

Arabic 1A

AIB152

Arabic 1B

Complete the following 2 units from level 2:

AIB251

Arabic 2A

AIB252

Arabic 2B

Complete the following 2 units from level 3:

AIB351

Arabic 3A (2 credit points)

AIB352

Arabic 3B (2 credit points)

Approved Study Abroad may replace with AIB351 or AIB352

Students undertaking the beginners' sequence may undertake AIB309 and/or AIB310 in their final level as electives in addition to the prescribed major sequence.

Notes:

The Arabic major sequence for post-level 12 Arabic: