ISL260 Introduction to Arabic and Qur'an Reading (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One sesssion
Abstract:
This subject is designed for students with no language skills in Arabic or the Qur'an. It presents an introduction to Arabic language and Qur'an reading and is designed to teach students how to articulate the Alphabet letters and the proper Qur'anic recitation rules. It will also cover writing practice of Qur’an verses and Qur’an vocabulary, together with basic speaking in Arabic and basic Qur'an Arabic vocabulary. This subject provides foundations for further study in Classical and Modern Standard Arabic.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 3 | |
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| Distance * | United Theological College |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL260
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the history of the Arabic language
- be able to read and proficiently pronounce Arabic letters and words
- be able to write Arabic words from dictation
- be able to demonstrate a basic vocabulary of the Arabic language
- be able to read Qur'anic text with proficient pronunciation
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Arabic Alphabet script and sounds
- Vowels and Grammatical vowel endings
- Heavy and light letters
- Variation of 'alif' and 'T'a'.
- Writing skills in Arabic
- Basic component of Arabic word (root and pattern)
- Gender in verbs, nouns and adjectives
- Number including singular, dual and plural including gender variations
- Gemination (long vowel , two long vowels and absence of long vowel)
- Variations of usage of hamza
- Definitive article
- Brief history of the Arabic language
- Common words and sentences from the Qur'an
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
Residential school is optional.
The purpose of the residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the coursework covered. In addition to content review, this part of the course aims to facilitate an interactive session between the teaching academics and students. Students will also be expected to practice their reading and improve their skills in a group environment during the residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.