Arabic Language and Culture 3600-7-AR2-JKA(Z)

Knowledge - a student knows and understands:
the place and importance of Oriental studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology K_W01
has extensive knowledge of the Arabic language (its/their structure, history, script) K_W12
is aware of the complex nature of Arabic, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Arab countries K_W13
is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world K_W14
has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Arabic into Polish K_W15

Skills - a student:
has a good command of Arabic at the B2 level K_U12
can analyze and interpret source texts in Arabic K_U13
can translate literary texts and writings from Arabic into Polish K_U14
interpret key terms from a culture of Arab countries through linguistic/philological analysis K_U15
can fluently use the Arabic script and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it K_U16 (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)
properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Arab countries K_U17
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Arab countries in Polish and in Arabic taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Arab countries K_U21
has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and Arabic K_U22
can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and Arabic K_U24

Social competences - a student:
understands the need to learn all one’s life K_K01
cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations K_K02
can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures K_K03
can make others aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world K_K05
sees the need of dialogue between cultures K_K06
is aware of significance the culture of Arab countries have for the culture of the world K_K07
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Arab countries K_K08

Continuous assessment (ongoing class preparation, homework assignments, and participation).)
Written tests
Final written and oral assessment
Attendance control. Up to 15% of unexcused absences per semester is permitted during the classes of each instructor.
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 unjustified absences during each lecturer's classes, allowing for taking an examination, is 30%.

The final grade for a course is the average of the grades given by individual instructors (based on written and/or oral assessments) calculated proportionally to the number of hours taught in a given semester. To pass a course, you must receive positive grades (min. 60% of points) from each instructor.

During tests or assessments, 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 unauthorised aids is detected, the test 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.

M. Aldrich, Arabic Voices, Lingualism 2014.
M. Alosh, A. Clark, Ahlan wa Sahlan. A Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners, Yale University Press 2021.
M. Alosh, A. Clark, Ahlan wa Sahlan. A Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners, Yale University Press 2021.
العربية للناطقين بغيرها الكتاب الثاني
M. Younes, H. Al-Masri, عربية الناس الجزء الثاني
Materials prepared by the lecturers.