Immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of Arabic-speaking countries, you will focus on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, all aimed at fostering practical communication in everyday situations (such as greetings, introductions, and personal interactions). Your learning will include discovering and using vocabulary relevant to everyday scenarios and constructing basic sentences and common expressions. You will have the chance to share and inquire about simple information concerning familiar topics and immediate needs. Along the way, you will also engage with diverse cultural elements, allowing you to appreciate the rich lifestyles of Arabic-speaking countries and deepen your understanding of the language in context. In so doing, you will acquire foundational intercultural communication skills, which are essential for navigating the cultural nuances of regions where Arabic is spoken.
Seminar: 32 hours
Autumn
250-word equivalent Report.
Research Project Report worth 40%.
Language skills: 50 minutes
Speaking, listening and reading worth 60%.
Reassessment Method:
Single instrument 100%
Practical Skills assessment (350-word equivalent)
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On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Communicate in Arabic at an early intermediate level, both in writing and speaking
2. Employ Arabic vocabulary confidently at a post-beginner level in various contexts
3. Understand and apply basic sentences in Arabic and common expressions related to everyday situations
4. Share and ask for simple information in Arabic about familiar topics and immediate needs.
5. Explore and appreciate the diverse cultures and ways of life in Arabic-speaking countries.
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