AIB152 - Applied Arabic 1B: The Language and its Culture
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Zouhir Gabsi |
| Prerequisite: | AIB151 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour class per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1-hour class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
In this unit, a great deal of emphasis will be given to the development of practical skills in the use of language. This is a continuation of the work covered in the first trimester and will consolidate and build on the sentence patterns and vocabulary previously acquired. Cultural topics will be discussed in conjunction with the language material.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Communicate in a range of oral and written formats using elementary constructions of language | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO7: Team work |
| ULO2 | Apply pronunciation and intonation in accordance with linguistic norms of the Arabic language in oral expression | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Apply linguistic knowledge and skills to social and cultural conventions related to everyday issues and situations | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Comprehend and interpret various forms of written text in the Arabic language | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Online and Written Exercises | 1200 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 30% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2 (groups of 2-3 students) - Class Participation and Presentation | 10 minutes | 10% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 - Writing Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 4 - Final Oral Test | 10 minutes | 20% | Week 12 |
| Assessment 5 - End-of-unit assessment | Online test, 75 minutes | 20% | End-of-unit assessment period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via AIB152
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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