INTERMEDIATE ARABIC CONVERSATION
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 110 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to intermediate Arabic conversation. It focuses on enhancing oral and conversational competence, enabling students to express ideas and feelings effectively in spoken Arabic. The course covers a range of topics including greetings, family, postal services, medical services, school, transportation, religion, ethics, and business transactions. Through simplified conversations and practical exercises, students will become familiar with Arabic expressions and conversational methods, improving their ability to engage in discussions and describe events in Arabic.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 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 ARA211, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA211 · UNIT 1 THE ARABIC ALPHABETS: IDENTIFICATION, PRONUNCIATION AND WRITING AS WELL AS OTHER ASSOCIATED FACTS.
The dates for submission of all assignments will be communicated to you. You will also be told the date of completing the study units and dates for examinations.
What you should be able to do
- Read and pronounce Arabic words and sentences correctly.
- Comprehend spoken Arabic in various contexts.
- Engage in basic conversations in Arabic.
- Describe objects, events, and situations in Arabic.
- Express thoughts and feelings in spoken Arabic.
- Understand and use common Arabic expressions.
- Participate in discussions based on Arabic.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Arabic Language Teacher
- Diplomat
- Journalist
- Education
- Translation Services
- Diplomacy
- Journalism
- International Business
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: The Arabic Alphabets and related issues
Requires understanding of the different shapes Arabic letters assume at different positions in a word and how to identify and write them correctly.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Conversation on Good Morals
Requires understanding of the various Islamic moral codes and applying them in conversations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 112 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: The Arabic Alphabets and related issues · 8 hours
Identify Arabic alphabets and related issues.. Practice pronunciation of Arabic letters and words.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on Arabic alphabets..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Conversation on Greeting and Introduction · 8 hours
Identify Arabic words on greetings and introductions.. Use greetings and introductions in sentences.. Practice conversations using greetings and introductions..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Conversation on the Family Membership · 8 hours
Identify words that point to family members.. Discuss family membership and related issues.. Practice conversations on family-related discussions.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on family membership..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Conversation on Postal Services · 8 hours
Single out Arabic words used in postal services.. Comprehend meanings of postal service words in sentences.. Use postal service words in your own sentences..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Conversation on Medical Services · 8 hours
Identify Arabic words related to medical matters.. Comprehend medical-related words in Arabic sentences.. Use medical-related words in your own sentences.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on medical services..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Conversation on the School · 8 hours
Note Arabic words used for school matters.. Comprehend school-related words in Arabic sentences.. Use school-related words in your own sentences..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Conversation with School Mate · 8 hours
Practice conversations with schoolmates.. Use Arabic words useful in discussing school subjects.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on school conversations..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Conversation on Transportation · 8 hours
Learn Arabic words related to transportation.. Comprehend transportation-related words in sentences.. Use transportation-related words in your own sentences..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Conversation on Communication · 8 hours
Learn Arabic words related to communication.. Comprehend communication-related words in sentences.. Use communication-related words in your own sentences.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on communication..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 1: Conversation on Religion · 8 hours
Identify Arabic words on religion.. Understand religious terms in usage.. Put religious terms in correct sentences of your own..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 2: Conversation on Good Morals · 8 hours
Understand Arab moral lessons.. Converse competently on ethical matters.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on religion and ethics..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Conversation on Business Transactions · 8 hours
Identify Arabic business terms.. Use business terms in correct sentences of your own.. Practice conversations on business transactions..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 4: Conversation on Manual Labour · 8 hours
Identify Arabic words in use in manual jobs.. Use manual job-related words in comprehensible sentences.. Converse eloquently with manual workers.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on business transactions and manual works..
Unit 5: Military Services and Sports · 8 hours
Compose Arabic sentences using military and sports terms.. Converse fluently in Arabic with people about military and sports.. Complete Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) on military services and sports..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on key vocabulary and expressions.
- Practice speaking Arabic with colleagues or language partners.
- Create flashcards for new words and phrases.
- Listen to Arabic audio and try to comprehend the content.
- Review and practice all conversations provided in the course material.
- Focus on understanding the cultural context of Arabic conversations.
- Practice writing short paragraphs in Arabic describing various topics.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA211 about?
This course introduces students to intermediate Arabic conversation. It focuses on enhancing oral and conversational competence, enabling students to express ideas and feelings effectively in spoken Arabic. The course covers a range of topics including greetings, family, postal services, medical services, school, transportation, religion, ethics, and business transactions. Through simplified conversations and practical exercises, students will become familiar with Arabic expressions and conversational methods, improving their ability to engage in discussions and describe events in Arabic.
How many units does ARA211 have?
ARA211, INTERMEDIATE ARABIC CONVERSATION, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 110 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA211?
ARA211 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ARA211 hard?
ARA211 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ARA211 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ARA211 assessed?
ARA211 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ARA211?
Translator, Interpreter, Arabic Language Teacher, Diplomat and Journalist.