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Arabic General Purposes 1(CEFR A1.1) (LANG10080)
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| Credits |
5 |
Subject |
Applied Language Centre |
| Level |
1 |
School |
Applied Language Centre |
Semester  |
Semester One and Two |
Module Coordinator |
Dr Anna Nunan |
This module is for students who have no previous knowledge of Arabic and offers an introduction to the life and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. The aim is to enable students to develop competence in a range of everyday tasks in Arabic. The module will focus on oral communication and on acquiring essential listening and speaking abilities. Students will also develop and practice basic reading and writing techniques. The stimulus material (oral, aural and written) will provide an introduction to Arabic grammar and syntax and will contribute to giving the students an insight into aspects of Arabic life and culture. This module will be delivered via small group teaching with classes having a maximum of 18 students. Students will also have access to extra resources and materials through Moodle, the ALC's Virtual Learning Environment.
For more information about Applied Language Centre modules see www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/flm/
On completion of this module students should be able to
• introduce and describe themselves in Arabic (spoken production)
• ask and answer questions on familiar topics (spoken interaction)
• understand basic messages and announcements (listening)
• read and understand the 28 letter alphabet and simple informational texts (reading)
• write simple notes and messages (writing)
• demonstrate awareness of aspects of life and culture in countries where Arabic is spoken.
Students who achieve at least a B grade at the end of this module are deemed to have reached Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework.
| | Hrs/Semester |
| Small Group | 24 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 41 |
| Total Workload | 100 |
| | % of Final Grade | Timing |
| Attendance: Attendance and participation | 10 | Throughout the Trimester |
| Examination: Aural Examination | 15 | Week 11 |
| Examination: Mid-Term Examination | 10 | Week 6 |
| Examination: Oral Examination | 25 | Week 12 |
| Examination: Written Examination | 40 | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam |
| Compensation |
| This module is not passable by compensation |
Resit Opportunities |
| In-semester assessment |
Remediation |
| If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible |
| Module Requisites and Incompatibles |
| Pre-Requisite : |
| Required : |
| Co-Requisite : |
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| Additional Information : |
Equivalent Modules |
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Prior Learning |
| Requirements: |
| No prior knowledge |
| Excluded: |
| Students with Leaving Certificate or any prior knowledge in this language are not eligible for this module
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| Recommended: |
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Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates only to 2018/2019, and is subject to change.
For an explanation of the week ranges referred to below, please click here:
| Small Group | Semester 1 Offering 1 | Wed: 15:00-15:50 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11) |
| Small Group | Semester 1 Offering 1 | Mon: 15:00-16:50 (Sem1: All Weeks) |