Arabic Grammar I
- Arts
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 96 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces the basic components of Arabic Grammar, focusing on the parts of speech: nouns, verbs, and particles. It covers noun types, gender, singular, dual, and plural forms. The course also explores verb tenses (past, present, command) and various particles, enabling students to construct grammatically correct sentences. The aim is to equip students with the skills to express themselves accurately in both spoken and written Arabic, avoiding common grammatical errors.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA114, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA114 · MODULE 1: THE NOUNS
The dates for submission of all assignments will be communicated to you. You will also be told the date of completing the stuffy units and dates for examinations.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and classify different types of nouns in Arabic.
- Use singular, dual, and plural forms of nouns correctly.
- Recognize and utilize various verb tenses in Arabic.
- Construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate particles.
- Apply rules of Arabic grammar in both spoken and written communication.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Arabic Language Teacher
- Linguist
- Education
- Translation Services
- Government
- International Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Verbs
Unit 3: The Perfect Measure of Trilateral Verb
Understanding the different patterns and conjugations of trilateral verbs requires memorization and practice.
- Module 2: Verbs
Unit 4: The Imperfect Measure of Trilateral Verb
The six different patterns of imperfect verbs and their conjugations can be confusing.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Nouns
Unit 1: Nouns, Articles and Gender · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Types of Nouns, the Article and the Gender.. Identify different types of nouns (proper, common, abstract).. Differentiate between masculine and feminine genders.. Learn about definite and indefinite articles and their usage..
- Week 2Module 1: Nouns
Unit 2: Singular and Dual · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Singular and Dual.. Identify singular and dual forms of Arabic nouns.. Recognize nouns in nominative, accusative, and genitive cases.. Construct nouns in these three cases..
- Week 3Module 1: Nouns
Unit 3: Plurals · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Plural in Arabic.. Learn about different kinds of plurals (sound masculine, sound feminine, broken).. Identify and explain the rules governing Arabic plurals..
- Week 4Module 1: Nouns
Unit 4: Pronouns · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Pronouns.. State the different kinds of pronouns (personal, demonstrative, interrogative, relative).. Explain the grammatical rules governing pronouns.. Illustrate how pronouns are used in oral and written expressions..
- Week 5Module 1: Nouns
Unit 5: Subject and Predicate · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Subject and Predicate.. Discuss the subject and predicate in Arabic grammar.. Construct sentences consisting of subject and predicate.. Explain the adjective and its various forms..
- Week 6Module 2: Verbs
Unit 1: Importance of Verb · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Importance of Verb.. State the importance of verbs in Arabic grammar.. Highlight the trilateral verbs in Arabic language grammar.. Identify the quadrilateral verbs in Arabic grammar..
- Week 7Module 2: Verbs
Unit 2: Divisions of Verb · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Divisions of Verb.. Identify sound and weak verbs in spoken and written Arabic language.. Explain transitive and intransitive verbs in Arabic grammar..
- Week 8Module 2: Verbs
Unit 3: The Perfect Measure of Trilateral Verb · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: The Perfect Measure of Trilateral Verb.. Construct oral and written sentences using Arabic perfect verbs.. Identify the first, second and third person singular, dual and plural measure of Arabic perfect verbs..
- Week 9Module 2: Verbs
Unit 4: The Imperfect Measure of Trilateral Verb · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: The Imperfect Measure of Trilateral Verb.. Identify present continuous/imperfect tense of Arabic sound trilateral verbs.. Write present continuous/imperfect tense of Arabic sound trilateral verbs in all the active indicative forms..
- Week 10Module 2: Verbs
Unit 5: The Imperative · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: The Imperative.. Identify the imperative verbs in Arabic grammar.. Describe how various verbs could be conjugated into the imperative.. Demonstrate the use of the imperative in oral and written Arabic..
- Week 11Module 3: Particles
Unit 1: The Preposition and the Conjunction · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: The Preposition and the Conjunction.. List all the Arabic Prepositions and their meaning.. Identify Conjunction words in the Arabic language and give their meaning..
- Week 12Module 3: Particles
Unit 2: Subjunctive Particles · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Subjunctive Particles.. List the subjunctive particles.. Identify the imperfect verbs having subjunctive ending.. Recognize imperfect verbs that should be put in the subjunctive mood..
- Week 13Module 3: Particles
Unit 3: The Jussive and Interrogative Particles · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: The Jussive and Interrogative Particles.. Demonstrate how to utilize jussive imperfect particles in grammatically correct Arabic sentences.. Identify the Arabic imperfect verbs in the jussive mood.. Identify the Arabic interrogative particles..
Unit 4: The Vocative, Gerund and Complete Sentence · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: The Vocative, Gerund and a Complete Sentence.. Identify the vocative in Arabic grammar.. Describe gerund and mention some of its patterns.. Express yourself in complete nominal and verbal sentences..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on noun and verb conjugations.
- Practice sentence construction using different particles.
- Memorize key vocabulary and grammatical rules.
- Complete all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments.
- Create flashcards for verb tenses and particle usage.
- Focus on understanding the impact of particles on verb forms.
- Practice translating sentences from English to Arabic and vice versa.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA114 about?
This course introduces the basic components of Arabic Grammar, focusing on the parts of speech: nouns, verbs, and particles. It covers noun types, gender, singular, dual, and plural forms. The course also explores verb tenses (past, present, command) and various particles, enabling students to construct grammatically correct sentences. The aim is to equip students with the skills to express themselves accurately in both spoken and written Arabic, avoiding common grammatical errors.
How many units does ARA114 have?
ARA114, Arabic Grammar I, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 96 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA114?
ARA114 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Arts.
Is ARA114 hard?
ARA114 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ARA114 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ARA114 assessed?
ARA114 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA114?
Translator, Interpreter, Arabic Language Teacher and Linguist.