Arabic Grammar ii
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 110 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to Arabic Grammar II, focusing on pronouns, singular, dual, and plural forms, and vowels. It explores the Arabic numbering system, types and functions of particles, and grammatical rules for sentence formation. The course aims to equip students with the ability to express themselves in grammatically correct spoken and written Arabic and to identify various components of the Arabic language.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA215, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
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ARA215 · UNIT 1: DETACHED (PERSONAL) PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
In this unit however, elaboration shall be made of the detached pronouns while the ‘attached’ and the ‘concealed’ will be treated in the subsequent units.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and use various types of Arabic pronouns correctly.
- Form dual and plural forms from singular nouns.
- Recognize and apply different types of Arabic vowels.
- Understand and use the Arabic numbering system.
- Identify and utilize Arabic particles effectively.
- Construct grammatically correct nominal and verbal sentences.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Arabic Language Teacher
- Linguist
- Content Creator (Arabic)
- Education
- Translation Services
- International Business
- Diplomacy
- Journalism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 2: SINGULAR, DUAL AND PLURALS
Unit 4: Broken Plural
Broken plural forms are highly irregular and require memorization of patterns without consistent rules.
- MODULE 4: ARABIC NUMBERING SYSTEM, PARTICLES AND FORMATION OF SENTENCES
Unit 1: Arabic Numbers
The Arabic numbering system has complex rules related to gender agreement that are challenging for new learners.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1: THE PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
Unit 1: Detached (Personal) Pronouns in Arabic · 2 hours
Read the introduction to detached (personal) pronouns.. Identify and classify different types of pronouns.. Understand the usage of detached pronouns in nominative cases..
- Week 2MODULE 1: THE PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
Unit 2: Attached Pronouns 1 (Pronominal Suffixes) · 2 hours
Study attached pronouns and pronominal suffixes.. Learn how attached pronouns function with verbs, nouns, and particles.. Practice using attached pronouns in sentences..
- Week 3MODULE 1: THE PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
Unit 3: Attached Pronouns 11 (Possessive Pronouns) · 2 hours
Explore possessive pronouns and their usage.. Understand how possessive pronouns attach to nouns and prepositions.. Complete Assignment 1 focusing on possessive pronoun usage..
- Week 4MODULE 1: THE PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
Unit 4: Concealed Pronouns · 2 hours
Learn about concealed pronouns and their role in sentence construction.. Identify when pronouns are optionally or compulsorily concealed.. Practice identifying concealed pronouns in sentences..
- Week 5MODULE 1: THE PRONOUNS IN ARABIC
Unit 5: Demonstrative, Relative and Interrogative Pronouns · 2 hours
Study demonstrative, relative, and interrogative pronouns.. Learn the grammatical rules for each type of pronoun.. Practice using these pronouns in sentence construction..
- Week 6MODULE 2: SINGULAR, DUAL AND PLURALS
Unit 1: Singular and Dual · 2 hours
Understand the concepts of singular and dual forms in Arabic.. Learn how to form duals from singular nouns.. Practice identifying and using singular and dual forms..
- Week 7MODULE 2: SINGULAR, DUAL AND PLURALS
Unit 2: Sound Masculine Plural · 2 hours
Study the formation of sound masculine plurals.. Learn the grammatical rules for using sound masculine plurals.. Practice converting singular nouns to sound masculine plurals..
- Week 8MODULE 2: SINGULAR, DUAL AND PLURALS
Unit 3: Sound Feminine Plural · 2 hours
Learn about sound feminine plurals and their formation.. Understand the grammatical rules for using sound feminine plurals.. Complete Assignment 3 focusing on sound feminine plural usage..
- Week 9MODULE 2: SINGULAR, DUAL AND PLURALS
Unit 4: Broken Plural · 2 hours
Study broken plurals and their patterns.. Learn to identify and use different types of broken plurals.. Practice converting singular nouns to broken plurals..
- Week 10MODULE 3: THE VOWELS
Unit 1: Primary Vowels · 2 hours
Learn about primary vowels in Arabic.. Understand how primary vowels affect pronunciation.. Complete Assignment 4 focusing on primary vowel usage..
- Week 11MODULE 3: THE VOWELS
Unit 2: Secondary Vowels · 2 hours
Study secondary vowels and their functions.. Learn how secondary vowels represent primary vowels.. Practice using secondary vowels in sentences..
- Week 12MODULE 4: ARABIC NUMBERING SYSTEM, PARTICLES AND FORMATION OF SENTENCES
Unit 1: Arabic Numbers · 2 hours
Explore the Arabic numbering system.. Learn to use cardinal numbers correctly.. Practice writing and using Arabic numbers..
- Week 13MODULE 4: ARABIC NUMBERING SYSTEM, PARTICLES AND FORMATION OF SENTENCES
Unit 2: Arabic Particles · 2 hours
Study Arabic particles and their functions.. Learn how particles affect sentence structure.. Practice using different types of particles in sentences..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on pronoun types and their usage.
- Practice forming dual and plural nouns from singular forms.
- Memorize the rules for applying primary and secondary vowels.
- Study the Arabic numbering system and practice writing numbers.
- Understand the functions of different Arabic particles and their effects on sentences.
- Practice constructing nominal and verbal sentences, paying attention to grammatical rules.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA215 about?
This course introduces students to Arabic Grammar II, focusing on pronouns, singular, dual, and plural forms, and vowels. It explores the Arabic numbering system, types and functions of particles, and grammatical rules for sentence formation. The course aims to equip students with the ability to express themselves in grammatically correct spoken and written Arabic and to identify various components of the Arabic language.
How many units does ARA215 have?
ARA215, Arabic Grammar ii, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 110 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA215?
ARA215 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ARA215 hard?
ARA215 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ARA215 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ARA215 assessed?
ARA215 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA215?
Translator, Interpreter, Arabic Language Teacher, Linguist and Content Creator (Arabic).