Arabic Studies
Introductory Arabic is offered at Monash under a 'complementary studies' arrangement with Deakin University. Deakin staff will conduct classes on the Clayton campus.
The units offered are:
Sem 1: Arabic 1A (B), Deakin Unit code AIB151, Monash unit code ACL1001
Sem 2: Arabic 1B (B), Deakin Unit code is AIB152, Monash unit code ACL1002
The timetable for these units can be found via the my.monash portal or directly in the Monash University Timetable System (MUTTS).
To enrol in this unit you must complete the “Complementary study application form” available from the Monash Arts Office on the first floor, west wing of building 11, Clayton campus or download the form from http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/service-centre/forms/complementary-study.pdf . After approval from Monash you will also have to enrol with Deakin University.
For academic information contact:
Hakeem Kasem, Senior Lecturer, School of International and Political Studies, Deakin University. Tel (03) 9244 3915 or 0408 5165 21 or
For enrolment at Deakin University contact:
Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries
Melbourne Campus at Burwood
Tel: +61 3 9244 3843
or +61 3 9244 3909
Fax: +61 3 9244 6644
email: artsedm@deakin.edu.a
For other inquiries you can contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics School Office on 99052223 or 99052281, or go to room S423 on the fourth floor, South Wing, Building 11.
The following are brief descriptions of the units extracted from the Deakin web site.
AIB151 Arabic 1A (B)
Monash code: ACL1001
Trimester 1, 1 credit point
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:H Kasem
Note: It is not expected that students have prior knowledge of the language.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.
Content
This unit is designed to provide a practical and basic introduction to modern standard Arabic for students who have no acquaintance with the language so that they have the confidence to communicate effectively at the threshold levels, involving listening and speaking in the first instance, followed by the ability to read and write. The language teaching is extensive, based on audiovisual methods, in order to give students a sound training in both spoken and written Arabic. An overview of the Arabic language, its historical changes and development, the place of Arabic in the Semitic languages group and in Islam and the notion of 'diglossia' are explained as general background.
Assessment
Weekly written assignments 20%, class participation 10%, mid-trimester oral test 10%, two written tests 20% each, end-of-trimester oral test 20%.
More information:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/courses/unit.php?unit=AIB151
AIB152 Arabic 1B (B)
Monash code: ACL1002
Trimester 2, 1 credit point
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair: H Kasem
Prerequisite: AIB151
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.
Content
As in Arabic 1A, a great deal of emphasis will be given to the development of practical skills in the use of language. This is a continuation of the work covered in the first trimester and will consolidate and build on the sentence patterns and vocabulary previously acquired. Cultural topics will be discussed in conjunction with the language material.
Assessment
Weekly written assignments 20%, class participation 10%, mid-trimester oral test 10%, two written tests 20% each, end-of-trimester oral test 20%.
More information:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/courses/unit.php?unit=AIB152