Arabic course London part-time: City Lit

Arabic 2 lower: module 1

Improve your elementary Arabic and develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using Modern Standard Arabic. You should have studied Arabic for one year or have an equivalent level. Based on: Al-Kitaab.

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Key course information

Dates
22/09/11 - 15/12/11

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
13 weeks

Time
19:35 - 21:05

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112
Concession: £37

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LA213

Availability
This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to equip you with the skills to converse in everyday situations using Arabic and to communicate in writing in a variety of situations. Modern Standard Arabic and the spoken form close to it are used in the class. Reference will be made to the major colloquial varieties, when relevant.

What topics will we cover?

Based on Al-Kitaab and the tutor's own material, the course has a strong emphasis on communication skills using mainly Modern Standard Arabic and the spoken variety close to it. Topics include: Arabic extended family and friends, nationalities and countries, work and professional life, languages, newspaper introductions corner, living and studying abroad, cultural knowledge.

Grammar: gender and number, past and present tense of regular and some irregular verbs, negatives, direct object pronouns, genitive pronouns, nominal and verbal sentences, the Idafa, interrogatives, adverbs of time and frequency, comparative and superlatives.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-discuss/talk about family, relations and friends

-give and ask for personal information

-understand and use familiar everyday expressions and high frequency vocabulary

-discuss jobs, tasks, specializations

-express preferences/likes/dislikes

-learn about Arabic everyday life and culture

-participate in straightforward social conversations

-write simple texts, e.g. a letter or a description of events

-develop strategies for coping with unfamiliar language or unexpected responses, such as asking for repetition or clarification.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have completed Stage 1 or have studied Arabic for about a year. Students should have covered the tenses and be familiar with the conjugation of verbs. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Course textbook: Al-Kitaab, Part 1, by Al-Batal, M. and Brustad, K., 2nd Edition, Georgetown University Press. Chapters 2-3-4. Additional materials will be provided by the tutor.
Please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Tutor's feedback during/after each classroom activity (see no.5 above).

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Arabic 2:lower module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

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