Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4FLC212Arabic Langauge and Culture II3+0+03411.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to equip undergraduate students with foundational and intermediate skills in Modern Standard Arabic using Madinah Arabic Reader - Book 1 and Book 2. It focuses on developing proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Arabic through structured lessons. Students will master key grammatical concepts, expand their vocabulary, and practice constructing simple and compound sentences. The course emphasizes real-world applications, enabling students to comprehend and produce Arabic texts, engage in basic conversations, and build a solid foundation for advanced Arabic studies.
Course Content Bu ders, Medine Arapça Okuyucusu - Kitap 1 ve Kitap 2'yi kullanarak temel düzeyden orta doğru seviyeye ilerleyen Modern Standart Arapça'ya kapsamlı bir giriş sağlar. Dil bilgisi, kelime bilgisi ve cümle yapısı içeren bir müfredat programı kapsamındaki Arapça okuma, yazma ve anlama özellikleri geliştirmek için tasarlanmıştır. Kurs, konuşulan Arapça metinleri anlamalarını, anlamlı konuşmalara katılmalarını ve dil özelliklerini, akademik ve gerçek dünya bağlantılarında kaydetmeyi sağlayan pratik uygulamaları vurgular. Kursun sonunda, temel ve orta seviye Arapça dil bilgisi ve kelime bilgisine güçlü bir şekilde hakim olacak ve bu da onları ileri düzey Arapça çalışmaları veya profesyonel kullanım için hazır hale getirecektir.
Course Methods and Techniques Teaching Method: The course will incorporate a combination of lectures based on key chapters from Mastering Arabic 1, interactive in-class discussions, and practical language exercises. Students will also engage in group activities, role-playing, and presentations to apply their learning in real-world contexts, especially focusing on political and cultural scenarios relevant to Arabic-speaking regions.
Evaluation: Students will be assessed based on their attendance, activeparticipation in class discussions, oral presentations, completion of language exercises, short writing assignments, and formal exams covering both language skills and cultural knowledge.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Dr. Mohamad Nasani drmohamadnasani@gmail.com
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Madinah Arabic Reader - Book 1 and Book 2.
Course Notes This course aims to equip undergraduate students with foundational and intermediate skills in Modern Standard Arabic using Madinah Arabic Reader - Book 1 and Book 2. It focuses on developing proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Arabic through structured lessons. Students will master key grammatical concepts, expand their vocabulary, and practice constructing simple and compound sentences. The course emphasizes real-world applications, enabling students to comprehend and produce Arabic texts, engage in basic conversations, and build a solid foundation for advanced Arabic studies.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Quizzes 1 % 5
Assignment 1 % 5
Attendance 1 % 10
Practice 1 % 5
Project 1 % 5
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 10 10
Assignments 1 5 5
Presentation 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Recognize and write the Arabic alphabet and connect letters to form words.
2 Demonstrate mastery of basic and intermediate Arabic grammar, including noun and verb structures, past and present tense conjugations, and sentence construction.
3 Expand their vocabulary to cover everyday topics and academic contexts.
4 Construct grammatically correct simple and compound sentences in Modern Standard Arabic.
5 Comprehend and interpret beginner- to intermediate-level Arabic texts with accuracy.
6 Engage in basic spoken Arabic conversations using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
7 Apply their Arabic language skills to academic, cultural, and real- world scenarios, preparing them for advanced studies or professional use.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Arabic Alphabet and Basic Letter Recognition Joining Letters to Form Words Book 1: Lesson 1 & 2 Book 1: Lesson 1 & 2
2 The Definite Article (???) and Simple Nouns Singular Nouns with Demonstratives (???/???) Book 1: Lesson 3 & 4 Book 1: Lesson 3 & 4
3 Simple Sentences: Subject and Predicate Gender and Number in Nouns Book 1: Lesson 5 & 6 Book 1: Lesson 5 & 6
4 Adjectives and Descriptive Phrases Using Prepositions in Sentences Book 1: Lesson 7 & 8 Book 1: Lesson 7 & 8
5 Singular Pronouns (??/??) Questions with ?? and ?? Book 1: Lesson 9 & 10 Book 1: Lesson 9 & 10
6 Introduction to Present Tense Verbs Forming Questions with ??? Book 1: Lesson 11 & 12 Book 1: Lesson 11 & 12
7 Days of the Week Review and Practice Book 1: Lesson 13 & 14 Book 1: Lesson 13 & 14
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Expanded Vocabulary: Home and Family Introduction to Dual Forms (??????) Book 2: Lesson 1 & 2 Book 2: Lesson 1 & 2
10 Plural Forms: Sound and Broken Plurals Relative Pronouns (????/????) Book 2: Lesson 3 & 4 Book 2: Lesson 3 & 4
11 Past Tense Verb Conjugation Conditional Sentences: ??? and ?? Book 2: Lesson 5 & 6 Book 2: Lesson 5 & 6
12 Using Passive Voice in Sentences Adverbs of Time and Place Book 2: Lesson 7 & 8 Book 2: Lesson 7 & 8
13 Practice with Negation: ??? and ?? Question Formation with Common Interrogatives Book 2: Lesson 9 & 10 Book 2: Lesson 9 & 10

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 4 3 2
C2 4 5 3 4
C3 3 4 5 4 3
C4 5 5 4 3
C5 4 3 5 4
C6 4 5 3 2
C7 5 4 3 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant