Knowledge about the Arabic Language 2 3600-7-AR1-WJA2
The lecture tackles all main grammatical topics and issues from the beginner’s and intermediate levels, including its genetic classification within the Semitic languages, the history of grammatical philological studies, as well as an introduction to morphology and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic. Additionally, the lecture involves grammatical constructions, of the Classical Arabic on the basis of examples from Qur’anic texts and old Arab poetry.
Type of course
foreign languages
Mode
Classroom
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE. Alumnus
K_W12 has extensive knowledge of Arabic (its/their structure, history, script)
K_W13 is aware of the complex nature of Arabic, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of a region
K_W14 is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
K_W15 has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Arabic into Polish
SKILLS. Alumnus
K_U12 has a good command of Arabic at the B2 level
K_U14 can translate literary texts and writings from Arabic into Polish
K_U15 can interpret key terms from a chosen culture of Arab countries through linguistic/philological analysis
K_U16 can fluently use the script and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)
K_U17 can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Arab countries
K_U22 has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Arabic
K_U24 can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Arabic
SOCIAL COMPETENCES. Alumnus
K_K01 understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K02 can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
K_K03 can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
K_K08 acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Arab countries
Assessment criteria
1. written exam: questions from theory of Arabic grammar, tasks to translate a text grammatically correctly using proper grammar constructions, tasks to build certain grammar constructions or forms on the basis of acquired grammar knowledge of the Arabic language
2. oral exam - the same scope as above
Attendance control - a student can be absent max. twice during the semester; 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.
Practical placement
n.a.
Bibliography
Required readings:
Abdul-Rahman Muhammad Saed, Paradigms of Classical and Modern Arabic Verbs, MSA Publication Limited, London 1995.
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.
Ad-Dahdah Antwan, Al-Mujam al-wasit fi tasrif al-afal, Maktabat Lubnan Nashirun, Beirut 2006.
Danecki Janusz, Gramatyka języka arabskiego. Tom I i II, Dialog, Warszawa 2001.
Kozłowska Jolanta, Gramatyka języka arabskiego. Ćwiczenia, Dialog, Warszawa 2001.
Krahl Gühnter, Reuschel Wolfgang, Lehrbuch der Modernen Arabisch. Teil I, II/1, II/2, VEB Verlag Enyzklopädie, Leipzig 1977.
Woidich Manfred, Übungsbuch zur arabischen Schriftsprache der Gegenwart, Dr. Ludwig Reichert Verlag, Wiesbaden 1985.
Schulz, Eckhard, Standard Arabic. An Elementary Intermediate Course, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2008
Ryding, Karin C., A Referrence Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2005
Recommended readings:
Aoun Joseph E., Benmamoun Elabbas, Choueiri Lina, The Syntax of Arabic, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Baranow Charłampij Karpowicz, Arabsko-russkij słowar’, Russkij jazyk, Moskwa 1976.
Bloch Ariel, Studies in Arabic Syntax and Semantics, Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden 1991.
Danecki Janusz, Klasyczny język arabski, Dialog, Warszawa 1998.
Danecki Janusz, Współczesny język arabski i jego dialekty, Dialog, Warszawa 2009.
Danecki Janusz, Kozłowska Jolanta, Słownik arabsko-polski, Wiedza Powszechna, Warszawa 1996.
Encyclopedia of Arabic Language and Linguistics, Brill, Leiden-Boston 2005-2009.
Encyklopedia językoznawstwa ogólnego, Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków 1999.
Fischer Wolfdietrich, Grammatik des Klassischen Arabisch, Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden 2006.
Fischer Wolfdietrich, Jastrow Otto, Lehrgang für die arabische Schriftsprache der Gegenwart. Band 1, Reichert Verlag, Wiesbaden 1996.
Holes Clive, Modern Arabic. Structures, Functions, and Varieties, Georgetown University Press, Washington 2004.
Lipiński Edward, Języki semickie rodziny afroazjatyckiej. Zarys ogólny, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM, Poznań 2001.
Ryding Karin C., A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2005.
Scheindlin Raymond, 201 Arabic Verbs, Barron’s Educational Series, New York 1978.
Schregle Götz, Deutsch-Arabisches Wörterbuch, Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden 1974.
Versteegh Kess, The Arabic Language, Columbia University Press, New York 1997.
Watson Janet C.E., The Phonology and Morphology of Arabic, Oxford University Press, New York 2002.
Wehr Hans, Arabisches Wörterbuch für die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart und Supplement. Arabisch-Deutsch, Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden 1985.
Wehr Hans, A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Spoken Language Services, Ithaca, New York 1976.
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