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Arabic 8

Language
Arabic
Target group
Staff
Students
Others
Start level
B1.3
Target level
B1
Language of Instruction
Arabic/English

Type of course

The course can be taught in-person or online. At 'timetable & registration' you find an overview of our courses.

In a classroom course, the teacher and all students are present in the classroom. To be able to participate online, you are advised to use a headset with microphone.To check that everything is working properly, please use: Quick Tech Check.

It is not possible to switch between courses once the course has started.

Course description

The Arabic 8 course is intended for those who have completed the Arabic 7 course or have a comparable level (B1.3) of Arabic. In this course you will learn Modern Standard Arabic . This is the variant of Arabic that is used in newspapers and books and on radio and television. In this course the topics covered include: talking about the weather, climate and seasons, discussing different options, describing processes and instructions, talking about the body, health and diseases, describing symptoms, asking for and giving advice, talking about art and culture, what cultural activities one does/does not like, talking about old habits, giving a review of a book, theater play or movie. This course will look at the Arabic that is used in the Emirates/Libya, Sudan, Jordan and Palestine. The necessary grammar is explained and ample attention is paid to vocabulary. All skills are covered: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Attention is also paid to the cultural context of the countries in which the language is spoken

After completing this course, you will be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

The course makes use of the digital learning environment BrightSpace. Within this learning environment you will find the homework and additional learning materials. Course participants are expected to prepare the lessons at home (approximately three hours per lesson).

The course is concluded with a test. A certificate is awarded if the test is completed successfully and the participant has attended 80% of the lessons.

Course material

  • Wightwick, J. en Mahmoud Gaafar, Mastering Arabic 2 (tweede editie, met audio en video ‘free-to-access’online), unit 11 t/m 14 ISBN 9781352008500 of ISBN 9780781814058.
  • Wightwick, J. en Mahmoud Gaafar, Mastering Arabic 2 Activity Book, tweede editie, Unit 11 t/m 14.
     
    ISBN  9781352008845  

The course book Mastering Arabic 2 used in this course consists of 14 chapters and corresponds to a complete level of the CEFR/ERK. The aim of this book is to guide you from level A2 to level B1. The content is divided into four courses. After the course Arabic 5 you will reach level B1.1 and after following Arabic 6 level B1.2. After Arabic 7 you will reach level B1.3 and after Arabic 8 level B1.4 (B1).

The course material is not included in the registration fee. Course participants are required to purchase course materials themselves; well in advance.

Target group and admission requirements

The course is intended for adults with a higher education diploma, including both students and staff members of Leiden University, as well as interested parties who have no connection to Leiden University. The course is open to any person aged 17 or older with a completed secondary school education. Participants who have successfully completed the Arabic 7 course of the Academic Language Centre, or who can prove in some other way that they possess the required entry level can sign up.

Other information

  • The maximum number of participants for an online course is 16 and a classroom course is 18.
  • The course load is 56 hours. On request a Course load declaration form can be issued. The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits.
  • The holiday periods can be found in the Academic Language Centre's academic calendar.
  • If classes are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be added on to the end of the course. Please take into account courses may end later than scheduled.
  • The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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