AIB251 - Arabic 2A
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Hakeem Kasem |
| Prerequisite: | AIB152 or permission from unit chair to enrol |
| 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 1.5-hour class per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1.5-hour class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
As in AIB152 Arabic 1B, emphasis will be given to the development of practical language skills for aural comprehension and expression. The basic communicative functions, syntactic patterns and vocabulary acquired will be considerably broadened and consolidated. The vocabulary range of students will be expanded by exposing them to a variety of reading material from prescribed textbooks and from the current press.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Communicate in writing about a range of social contexts using different text types | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Apply natural and appropriate pronunciation and intonation | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Express own and others’ opinions on a range of familiar topics using MSA | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Respond appropriately to utterances using a range of key grammatical constructions | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate ability to understand and summarise texts in MSA dealing with a range of familiar topics | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO6 | Recognise cultural practices relevant to a wide range of social contexts and be able to incorporate the knowledge into language use | GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:Campus and Cloud:
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) Online and Written Exercises | 1800-2000 words or equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) Writing Exercise | 600 words or equivalent | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 (groups of 2-3 students) - Class Participation and Presentation | 7-10 minutes | 10% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 4 (Individual) - Final Oral Test | 7-10 minutes | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 5 (Individual) - Final Online Test | 75 minutes | 20% | Information not yet available |
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
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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