Arabic Conversation
- Arts
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 87 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to Arabic conversation. It covers essential aspects of the Arabic language, including the alphabet, short and long vowels, nunation, diphthongs, and double consonants. The course also focuses on vocabulary development related to everyday activities, household items, numbers, dates, and the weather. Additionally, it explores Arabic customs, greetings, gender numbers, and basic grammar concepts. The course aims to equip students with practical conversational skills and a foundational understanding of Arabic language and culture.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA111, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: HOUSE-HOLD ITEMS AND WORDS RELATING TO DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIESPage 22
- UNIT 2 NUMBERS, DATES, THE DAYS, THE MONTHS, THE WEATHER AND THE SEASONPage 30
- UNIT 3 HUMAN BODY, FIVE SENSES, ILLNESS AND OCCUPATIONPage 35
- UNIT 4 SOME ARABIC CUSTOMS AND GREETINGS, GENDER NUMBERS IN ARABIC GRAMMARPage 39
- UNIT 5 THE NATURE, TREES, INSECTS, REPTILES, INANIMATE OBJECTS AND ADJECTIVES IN ARABIC GRAMMARPage 46
- UNIT 6 FOOD, VEGETABLES & FRUITS, DRINKS, BANK AND POST OFFICEPage 52
- UNIT 1 PREPOSITIONS, ADVERBS AND FURTHER LESSIONS ON PRONOUNSPage 55
- UNIT 2 COMMON WORDS USED IN HOSPITAL, GOVERNMENT SERVICE, AND COMMERCE ETCPage 64
- UNIT 3 RELATIVE AND INTERROGATIVE PRONOUNS, AND INTRODUCTION TO SENTENCES CONSTRUCTIONPage 67
- UNIT 4 DIRECTIONS, MEASUREMENTS, EDUCATION AND PUNCTUATION MARKS IN ARABICPage 72
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA111 · UNIT 1 THE IMPORTANCE OF ARABIC LANGUAGE
A recourse to history of the advent of Islam in Nigeria shows the position of Arabic as its official language. The impact of Arabic language therefore cannot be overemphasized. In this unit, you are going to learn about the importance of Arabic language in understanding and assimilating Islamic knowledge in Nigeria and in the world.
What you should be able to do
- Recognize and pronounce Arabic alphabets and vowels correctly.
- Develop a basic vocabulary related to everyday activities and common objects.
- Understand and apply basic Arabic grammar rules.
- Construct simple sentences in Arabic.
- Engage in basic Arabic conversations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Arabic customs and culture.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Teacher
- Diplomat
- Journalist
- Education
- Translation
- Diplomacy
- Journalism
- International Business
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 1: Prepositions, Adverbs and Further Lessons on Pronouns
This unit covers a wide range of grammatical concepts, including prepositions, adverbs, and pronouns, which can be challenging to master due to their nuanced usage and varied forms.
- Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 2: Common Words used in Hospital, Government Service, and Commerce etc
This unit requires memorization of numerous vocabulary words related to different professional fields, such as hospitals, government services, and commerce, which can be overwhelming.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 54 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Importance of Arabic Language, the Arabic Alphabets and its Form
Unit 1: The Importance of Arabic Language · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the importance of Arabic.. Study the brief history of Arabic and its significance.. Identify the orthography of Arabic alphabets and their forms..
Unit 2: Arabic Short Vowels, Sukun, Nunation (Tanwīn), Long Vowels, Diphthongs, Double Consonants, the Moon and Sun letters · 3 hours
Learn about Arabic short vowels, *Sukun*, and Nunation (*Tanwīn*).. Study long vowels, diphthongs, and double consonants.. Understand the Moon and Sun letters..
- Week 2Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 1: House-hold Items and Words Relating to Day to Day Activities · 4 hours
Learn common words at home and in the kitchen.. Study common words in the school, bookshop, and farm.. Identify members of the family, names of animals, and birds..
- Week 3Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 2: Numbers, Dates, the Days, the Months, the Weather and the Season · 4 hours
Study numbers, dates, days of the week, and months of the year.. Learn about weather and season divisions..
- Week 4Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 3: Human Body, Five Senses, Illness and Occupation · 4 hours
Learn parts of the human body and the five senses.. Study illnesses and occupations..
- Week 5Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 4: Some Arabic Customs and Greetings, Gender Numbers in Arabic Grammar · 4 hours
Study Arabic customs and greetings.. Learn about gender numbers in Arabic grammar..
- Week 6Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 5: The Nature, Trees, Insects, Reptiles, Inanimate Objects and Adjectives in Arabic Grammar · 4 hours
Learn about nature, trees, insects, and reptiles.. Study inanimate objects and adjectives in Arabic grammar..
- Week 7Module 2: Arabic Vocabulary Development
Unit 6: Food, Vegetables & Fruits, Drinks, Bank and Post Office · 4 hours
Study vocabulary related to food, vegetables, and fruits.. Learn words for drinks, banks, and the post office..
- Week 8Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 1: Prepositions, Adverbs and Further Lessons on Pronouns · 4 hours
Learn about prepositions, adverbs, and pronouns.. Practice using prepositions and adverbs in sentences.. Study personal pronouns and their usage..
- Week 9Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 2: Common Words used in Hospital, Government Service, and Commerce etc · 4 hours
Study common words used in hospitals, government services, and commerce.. Learn vocabulary related to the sea-shore and television stations..
- Week 10Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 3: Relative and Interrogative Pronouns, and Introduction to Sentences Construction · 4 hours
Learn about relative and interrogative pronouns.. Study sentence construction in Arabic..
- Week 11Module 3: Grammar, Common Works and Selected Activities
Unit 4: Directions, Measurements, School Subjects and Punctuation Marks · 4 hours
Study directions, measurements, and education-related vocabulary.. Learn about punctuation marks in Arabic..
- Week 12Module 4: Short Arabic Passages
Unit 1: Five Selected Passages · 4 hours
Read and understand the short Arabic passages.. Focus on word usage and sentence structure..
- Week 13Module 4: Short Arabic Passages
Unit 2: Conversation and Some Simple Arabic Poems · 4 hours
Study the conversation examples.. Memorize wise sayings and simple Arabic poems.. Practice speaking Arabic..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on vocabulary and grammar rules.
- Practice constructing sentences using the learned vocabulary and grammar.
- Memorize key phrases and expressions for common conversations.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Practice reading and understanding short Arabic passages.
- Create flashcards for vocabulary memorization.
- Allocate specific time slots for studying each unit.
- Focus on understanding the application of grammar rules rather than rote memorization.
- Practice speaking Arabic with native speakers or language partners.
- Review the examples of conversations and poems provided in the course material.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA111 about?
This course introduces students to Arabic conversation. It covers essential aspects of the Arabic language, including the alphabet, short and long vowels, nunation, diphthongs, and double consonants. The course also focuses on vocabulary development related to everyday activities, household items, numbers, dates, and the weather. Additionally, it explores Arabic customs, greetings, gender numbers, and basic grammar concepts. The course aims to equip students with practical conversational skills and a foundational understanding of Arabic language and culture.
How many units does ARA111 have?
ARA111, Arabic Conversation, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 87 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA111?
ARA111 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Arts.
Is ARA111 hard?
ARA111 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ARA111 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ARA111 assessed?
ARA111 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ARA111?
Translator, Interpreter, Teacher, Diplomat and Journalist.