LANG10080 Arabic General Purposes 1(CEFR A1.1)

Academic Year 2023/2024

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 16 students. Students will also have access to extra resources and materials via the Virtual Learning Environment, Brightspace.

For more information about the Centre for English and Global Languages modules (formerly Applied Language Centre) see https://www.ucd.ie/cegl/programmes/glm/

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

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.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

24
Tutorial

5
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

41
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group learning with interactive, task-based activities 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

No prior knowledge

Learning Exclusions:

Students with Leaving Certificate or any prior knowledge in this language are not eligible for this module


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Oral Examination Week 12 No Graded No

25
Examination: Mid-Term Examination Week 6 No Graded No

10
Examination: Written Examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

40
Attendance: Attendance and participation Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: Aural Examination Week 11 No Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is provided individually to students on the midterm exam in Week 7-8. Students can seek feedback on end of semester components, post-assessment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn
      
Spring
      
Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Spring