AIB352 - Arabic 3B
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 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Zouhir Gabsi |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | AIB351 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300-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
In this unit, students will be introduced to online Arabic newspapers reading. Emphasis will be on writing in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Emphasis continues to be on the acquisition of practical language skills for spoken communication, non-verbal communication and aural comprehension. The basic syntactic patterns and vocabulary acquired in the previous unit will be consolidated.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Scan, synthesise, summarise and present information when responding to a range of sources in Arabic. | GLO2 Communication GLO6 Self-management |
| ULO2 | Plan and express ideas through the production of original texts in different genres; formal and informal using key grammatical construction | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Communicate orally in an effective manner in this form of Arabic (both MSA, and Colloquial Arabic) using various speech acts | |
| ULO4 | Understand nuance created by stylistic differences when listening to various authentic texts | |
| ULO5 | Understand and appreciate cultural practices occurring across society | |
| ULO6 | Incorporate the knowledge and understanding of the Arabic culture language use |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:Campus and Cloud:
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Online and Written Exercises | 2500 - 3000 words or equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 (groups of 2-3 students) - Class Participation and Presentation | 15 minutes | 10% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Writing exercise | 1500 words | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 4 (Individual) - Final Oral Test | 15 minutes | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 5 (Individual) - Final Online Test | 90 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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