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ARA312

Arabic Grammar iii

  • Arts
  • 300 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 116 pages
  • 9 units

This course, Arabic Grammar III, is a 2-credit unit course designed for 300-level students. It delves into Arabic Morphology, exploring literary and connotative meanings, morphological terms, and measures. The course covers verbs, focusing on past, present, and command forms, along with arguments on verb derivation. Students will learn about pure and added forms of quadrilateral verbs, added three-letter verbs, and the theories of one and two-letter origins of Arabic words. The course aims to enhance vocabulary and improve speaking, writing, and reading comprehension skills.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
120 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical
Practical work
No
Before you start
  • ARA 211
  • ARA 212
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assignments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

ARA312 · UNIT1:تعريف علم الصرف

ARA 312 introduces you to the basic aspect of Arabic sentence which is the words. Upon completing this course, you will be able to identify the different forms of Arabic verbs such as the quadrilateral and the three-letter verbs. Moreover, it will help you improve your reading ability and vocabulary acquisition.

What you should be able to do

  1. Memorize Morphological measures of different forms of pure quadrilateral verbs and comprehend their meanings.
  2. Memorize Morphological measures of different forms of added quadrilateral verbs and comprehend their meanings.
  3. Read and comprehend the different arguments on the origin of quadrilateral verbs and criticize them.
  4. Read and comprehend the different arguments on the correct source of verb derivation and criticize them.
  5. Read and comprehend the different arguments on one letter theory and two letters theory of the origin of Arabic verbs and criticize them.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Arabic Language Teacher
  • Translator
  • Linguist
  • Content Creator
  • Editor
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Translation Services
  • Linguistics Research
  • Publishing
  • Media

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 2: الفعل الرباعي

    Unit 6: أصل الفعل الرباعي عند المتأخرين (1)

    Understanding the nuances of different perspectives requires careful analysis and critical thinking.

  • Module 2: الفعل الرباعي

    Unit 8: مناقشة آراء اللغويين في طريقة نشوء الرباعي

    Synthesizing various viewpoints and forming an informed opinion demands a comprehensive understanding of the arguments.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: علم الصرف
    • Unit 1: تعريف علم الصرف · 2 hours

      Understand the literary meaning of 'Sarf' and its significance in Arabic language.. Differentiate between the old and modern schools of Morphology.. Identify the main topics treated in Morphology..

  2. Week 2Module 1: علم الصرف
    • Unit 2: تعريف الفعل · 2 hours

      Define the verb in Arabic, both literally and technically.. Learn about the signs of past, present, and command forms of Arabic verbs.. Understand the different perspectives on the origin of verbs..

  3. Week 3Module 1: علم الصرف
    • Unit 3: الفعال المزيدة الللتها · 2 hours

      Identify the different forms of added three-letter verbs.. Understand the associates of added three-letter verbs.. Learn about the number of additional letters to each type of added three-letter verb..

  4. Week 4Module 1: علم الصرف
    • Unit 4: الفعل الرباعي المزيد · 2 hours

      Learn about pure and added forms of quadrilateral verbs.. Understand some measures of quadrilateral verbs and their meanings.. Explore the relation between quadrilateral verbs and pure three-letter verbs..

  5. Week 5Module 2: الفعل الرباعي
    • Unit 5: أصل الفعل الرباعي · 2 hours

      Explore different arguments about the origin of quadrilateral verbs.. Understand the literary meanings of quadrilateral verb forms and their usage.. Learn about added quadrilateral verbs, types of quadrilateral verbs, and their measures..

  6. Week 6Module 2: الفعل الرباعي
    • Unit 6: أصل الفعل الرباعي عند المتأخرين (1) · 2 hours

      Study the arguments on the origin of quadrilateral verbs by modern Morphologists (Part 1).. Understand the different perspectives on the sources of quadrilateral verbs.. Analyze the arguments presented by different scholars..

  7. Week 7Module 2: الفعل الرباعي
    • Unit 7: أصل الفعل الرباعي عند المتأخرين (2) · 2 hours

      Study the arguments on the origin of quadrilateral verbs by modern Morphologists (Part 2).. Understand the different perspectives on the sources of quadrilateral verbs.. Analyze the arguments presented by different scholars..

  8. Week 8Module 2: الفعل الرباعي
    • Unit 8: مناقشة آراء اللغويين في طريقة نشوء الرباعي · 2 hours

      Discuss different opinions among linguists on the method of quadrilateral verb formation.. Analyze the arguments and counter-arguments presented by various scholars.. Develop a critical perspective on the theories of quadrilateral verb origins..

  9. Week 9Module 3: المزيدات االجذار العربية
    • Unit 9: الالثية المزيدات · 2 hours

      Study the number of additional letters to each type of added three-letter verb.. Learn about types of added associates of quadrilateral verbs.. Understand the intellectual argument between Sibaweih and Ibn Al-hajib about the sources of quadrilateral verbs..

  10. Week 10Module 3: المزيدات االجذار العربية
    • Unit 10: مصالر الفعل الرباعي عند سيبويه اابن الحاجب (1) · 2 hours

      Understand Sibaweih's perspective on the sources of quadrilateral verbs (Part 1).. Analyze the arguments presented by Sibaweih.. Compare Sibaweih's views with those of other scholars..

  11. Week 11Module 3: المزيدات االجذار العربية
    • Unit 11: مصالر الفعل الرباعي عند سيبويه اابن الحاجب (2) · 2 hours

      Understand Sibaweih's perspective on the sources of quadrilateral verbs (Part 2).. Analyze the arguments presented by Sibaweih.. Compare Sibaweih's views with those of other scholars..

  12. Week 12Module 3: المزيدات االجذار العربية
    • Unit 12: النظرية الحالية للجذار العربية · 2 hours

      Explore the theories of one letter origin of Arabic words.. Understand the arguments supporting this theory.. Critically analyze the one letter theory..

  13. Week 13Module 3: المزيدات االجذار العربية
    • Unit 13: النظرية الانائية للجذار العربية · 2 hours

      Explore the theories of two letter origin of Arabic words.. Understand the arguments supporting this theory.. Critically analyze the two letter theory..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create flashcards for Morphological measures of different verb forms.
  • Practice reading and comprehending arguments on the origin of quadrilateral verbs.
  • Review and summarize the key points of each unit in your own words.
  • Participate in online forums or study groups to discuss challenging concepts.
  • Allocate specific time slots for studying each unit and stick to your schedule.
  • Focus on understanding the underlying principles and concepts rather than rote memorization.
  • Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 verb concepts.
  • Practice translating Arabic passages from Units 7-9 weekly.
  • Review all self-assessment exercises (SAEs) and TMAs.
  • Prioritize studying the most challenging units identified in the peak difficulty periods.

Questions students ask about this course

What is ARA312 about?

This course, Arabic Grammar III, is a 2-credit unit course designed for 300-level students. It delves into Arabic Morphology, exploring literary and connotative meanings, morphological terms, and measures. The course covers verbs, focusing on past, present, and command forms, along with arguments on verb derivation. Students will learn about pure and added forms of quadrilateral verbs, added three-letter verbs, and the theories of one and two-letter origins of Arabic words. The course aims to enhance vocabulary and improve speaking, writing, and reading comprehension skills.

How many units does ARA312 have?

ARA312, Arabic Grammar iii, has 9 units across 2 modules, over 116 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is ARA312?

ARA312 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.

Is ARA312 hard?

ARA312 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.

How long does ARA312 take to study?

About 120 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.

How is ARA312 assessed?

ARA312 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.

What do I need before starting ARA312?

ARA 211 ARA 212

What can I do with ARA312?

Arabic Language Teacher, Translator, Linguist, Content Creator and Editor.

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