Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5FLC311Arabic Langauge and Culture III3+0+03405.02.2025
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 enhance students; understanding of advanced Arabic grammar by applying grammatical rules in real-world contexts. Students will develop the ability to comprehend and produce complex structures, analyze various Arabic texts, and apply grammar for academic and professional purposes. The course also fosters linguistic awareness by comparing Arabic grammar with other
languages, promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Course Content This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced Arabic grammar through contextual analysis and practical application. Students will engage with authentic texts to enhance their understanding of complex grammatical structures and improve their ability to communicate effectively in Modern Standard Arabic. The course emphasizes the real-world use of grammar in various contexts, preparing students for academic, professional, and comparative linguistic work. Through this course, students will refine their Arabic language skills and gain a deeper appreciation of its grammatical nuances.
Course Methods and Techniques The course will incorporate a combination of lectures based on key chapters from Arabic Grammar in Context, interactive in- class discussions, and grammar focused exercises. Students will engage in group activities, sentence analysis, and presentations, applying their learning to real-world contexts. The course emphasizes critical analysis of Arabic texts, fostering both linguistic proficiency and the practical application of grammar in communication and interpretation.
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 Arabic Grammar in Context.

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 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 8 8
Assignments 1 10 10
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 Apply advanced Arabic grammar rules in both written and spoken contexts.
2 Analyze and interpret complex Arabic texts, identifying key grammatical structures.
3 Construct grammatically accurate and coherent sentences using advanced verb forms, conditional sentences, and noun-adjective phrases.
4 Compare and contrast Arabic grammar with other languages, enhancing cross-linguistic awareness.
5 Use Arabic grammar effectively for academic, professional, and translation purposes.
6 Demonstrate improved fluency and accuracy in both formal and informal Arabic communication.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The definite article Noun-adjective and ;iDaafa phrases Present and future tenses Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 1-21 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 1-21
2 The past tense The nominal/verbless sentence Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 22-36 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 22-36
3 ???? and its sisters / ???? and its sisters Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 37-45 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 37-45
4 ???? and its sisters Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 46-52 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 46-52
5 Relative pronouns and sentence adjective Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 53-60 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 53-60
6 Adverb of manner Adverbs of time and place Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 61-73 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 61-73
7 Adverb of specification Adverb of cause Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 74-86 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 74-86
8 Mid-Term Exam Week
9 Adverb of emphasis/cognate accusative The imperative and negative imperative Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 87-103 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 87-103
10 The passive voice The number phrase Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 104-122 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 104-122
11 Conditional sentences Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 123-132 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 123-132
12 Exceptive sentences The vocative Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 133-150 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 133-150
13 Exclamation Review Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 151-158 Required: Arabic Grammar in Context pp. 151-158
14 Presentations Required: Arabic Grammar in Context Required: Arabic Grammar in Context
15 Presentations Required: Arabic Grammar in Context Required: Arabic Grammar in Context
16 Final Exam Week Required: Arabic Grammar in Context Required: Arabic Grammar in Context

 
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

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