Contemporary Arabic Prose
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 68 pages
- 4 units
This course introduces students to contemporary Arabic prose, focusing on modern expressions and terminologies. It explores the evolution of Arabic literature through pre-Islamic, Islamic, Umayyad, Abbasid, Turkish, and modern periods. Students will gain insights into modern Arabic usage in literary works, journals, and daily press. The course aims to enhance speaking and writing skills in contemporary Arabic, enabling students to appreciate modern styles and key issues shaping modern Arabic expressions.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 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 ARA224, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA224 · UNIT 2: ARTS OF THE MODERN ARABIC PROSE
Along the lines some there are some factors responsible for the emergence of the modern Arabic Prose; these are connection with the Western world through the Education, translation as well as the establishment of the Press and Libraries among others.
What you should be able to do
- Express ideas in modern Arabic language
- Identify features of Arabic language in the contemporary period
- Discuss stylistic ways of writing and speaking modern Arabic
- Appreciate different types of speaking in modern life
- Identify features of modern styles of Arabic language
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Arabic Language Teacher
- Journalist
- Content Writer
- Education
- Media
- Government
- International Relations
- Translation Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Modern Arabic Terminologies
Requires understanding of various modern Arabic terminologies across different fields such as education, literature, and politics.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts in literature
Involves analyzing and interpreting passages from modern Arabic texts, demanding strong comprehension and analytical skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Introduction to the Modern Arabic Prose · 2 hours
Read the introduction to modern Arabic prose.. Understand the deference between old and modern expressions.. Identify factors responsible for the development of modern Arabic prose..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Arts of the modern Arabic Prose · 2 hours
Explore the kinds of Arabic literary prose in the modern period.. Study the characteristics and features of each kind.. Understand the different spheres of the types of Arabic prose..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Features of the modern Arabic Prose and some of its Scholars · 2 hours
Learn about the features of modern Arabic prose.. Study the names of modern Arabic prosaic scholars.. Evaluate the scholastic styles of modern Arabic prose..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Example of modern Arabic Essay and Oratory · 2 hours
Study a passage of modern Arabic essay.. Study a passage of modern Arabic oratory.. Understand how Arabic essays and oratory are written in the modern period..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Example of modern Arabic Story and Novel · 2 hours
Study a passage from a modern Arabic story.. Study a passage from a modern Arabic novel.. Understand how stories and novels are written in modern Arabic language..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Example of modern Arabic Novel and Epistles · 2 hours
Study a passage from drama as an example of modern Arabic language.. Study a passage of letter writing of modern Arabic language.. Understand how Arabic drama and letters are written in the modern period..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Modern Arabic Terminologies · 2 hours
Learn modern Arabic terminology used in education.. Study the same terminologies in English language.. Understand the application of these terminologies in the field of education..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts in literature · 2 hours
Study a passage from modern Arabic texts in literature.. Identify attractive expressions used in the passage.. Learn modern terms used in the passage..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts in Education · 2 hours
Study a passage from modern Arabic texts in education.. Identify attractive expressions used in the passage.. Learn modern terms used in the passage..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts in Politics · 2 hours
Study a passage from modern Arabic texts in politics.. Identify attractive expressions used in the passage.. Learn modern terms used in the passage..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 5: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts in Science · 2 hours
Study a passage from modern Arabic texts in science.. Identify attractive expressions used in the passage.. Learn modern terms used in the passage..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 6: A Passage from Modern Arabic texts on Society · 2 hours
Study a passage from modern Arabic texts on society.. Identify attractive expressions used in the passage.. Learn modern terms used in the passage..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision and Assignments · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and focus on key concepts and terminologies.
- Practice writing essays and short passages in modern Arabic.
- Familiarize yourself with different styles of Arabic prose.
- Study examples of modern Arabic literature and oratory.
- Review tutor-marked assignments and feedback.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA224 about?
This course introduces students to contemporary Arabic prose, focusing on modern expressions and terminologies. It explores the evolution of Arabic literature through pre-Islamic, Islamic, Umayyad, Abbasid, Turkish, and modern periods. Students will gain insights into modern Arabic usage in literary works, journals, and daily press. The course aims to enhance speaking and writing skills in contemporary Arabic, enabling students to appreciate modern styles and key issues shaping modern Arabic expressions.
How many units does ARA224 have?
ARA224, Contemporary Arabic Prose, has 4 units across 1 module, over 68 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA224?
ARA224 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ARA224 hard?
ARA224 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ARA224 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 4 units.
How is ARA224 assessed?
ARA224 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA224?
Translator, Interpreter, Arabic Language Teacher, Journalist and Content Writer.