Arabic Grammar2 3600-8-AR1-GJA2
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
Attendance control: Up to 15% of classes may be missed without justification per semester. In the case of an absence due to illness, a medical certificate justifying the absence must be submitted within seven working days of the end date of the sick leave indicated on the certificate. The maximum total number of justified and unjustified absences permitted in order to be eligible to take the final assessment is 30%.
Assessment methods: Continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes and participation, homework assignments, and progress tests), as well as a written assessment at the end of the semester.
Any use of AI systems in preparation for classes and during classes must comply with the principles of good academic practice and must not prevent students from achieving the learning outcomes specified in this course syllabus. During progress tests and the end-of-semester assessment, the use of AI systems, notes, mobile phones, smartwatches, headphones, or any other devices enabling access to information is strictly prohibited. Consulting other people or interfering with assessment materials is also prohibited. Any detected use of unauthorized aids will result in the immediate termination of the assessment or examination and the award of a failing grade.
The instructor may conduct an additional oral assessment if there are reasonable doubts as to whether the work was completed independently.
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.