Arabic Grammar1 3600-7-AR1-GjA1
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the grammar of Modern Standard Arabic at a basic level and to improve their ability to apply grammatical rules in practice through various types of language exercises covering, i.a. nominal parts of speech and verb categories, function words, and the basics of Arabic syntax.
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
K_W07: The student knows and understands, at a basic level, the structure of the Arabic language, its grammar, history, and writing system, as well as its significance in the context of the culture and history of the Arab world.
K_U10: The student is able, at a basic level, to use the Arabic writing system (applying the rules of standard orthography) and the tools used for its learning and analysis (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, language corpora, databases, etc.).
K_K03: The student is prepared to reflect on the place and significance of Arab culture within world culture.
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment, written tests, final written assessments, final oral assessments.
Attendance control. Up to 15% of unjustified absences are permitted.
In the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven work days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.
The total number of justified and ujustified absences allowing for taking an examination is 30%.
The final grade for the course is the average of the grades given by each instructor (based on written and/or oral assessments), calculated proportionally to the number of hours taught by each instructor during the semester. To pass the course, students must receive a passing grade (at least 60% of the points) from each instructor.
During the assessments or tests, the following actions are strictly prohibited: using notes, phones, smartwatches, headphones, or any other devices that allow access to information; consulting with others; looking at other students' papers; or tampering with exam materials.
If the use of unauthorized aids is detected, the exam or assessment is immediately terminated, and a failing grade is assigned.
The lecturer reserves the right to conduct an additional oral verification in the event of justified doubts regarding the authenticity and independence of the submitted work.
Bibliography
Abu-Chacra Faruk, Arabic. An Essential Grammar, Routledge, London 2007.
Badawi El Said, Carter Mike, Gully Adrian, Modern Written Arabic. A Comprehensive Grammar, Routledge, London 2003.
Danecki Janusz, Gramatyka języka arabskiego. Tom I i II, Dialog, Warszawa 2001.
Graczyk Agnieszka, Hamodi-Owczarczak Sylwia, Jakubowski Filip A., et. al, Język arabski. Ćwiczenia gramatyczne, Katedra Studiów Azjatyckich UAM, Poznań 2015.
Kozłowska Jolanta, Gramatyka języka arabskiego. Ćwiczenia, Dialog, Warszawa 2001.
Ryding Karin C., A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2005.
Schultz Eckhard, A Student Grammar in Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2004.
Wightwick Jane, Gaafar Mahmoud, Arabic Verbs and Essentials of Grammar, McGraw Hill, New York 2008.
Materials provided by the lecturer.