ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar I (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject builds on ISL463 and introduces advanced Arabic grammatical rules in the further uses of verbs in complex sentence structures and tenses. Classification of sentences, sentence analysis and use of particles will the addressed. Writing, reading, speaking and comprehension practice is included to build further proficiency in Arabic language.
+ 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: ISL465
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate competency in the different forms of the verbs
- be able to demonstrate competency in the different forms and classifications of nouns and sentences
- be able to demonstrate competency in the particles of Ma', Inn, La', Lat
- be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of additional implied and articulate meanings
- be able to demonstrate measurable improvement in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Verbs and state of tenses (Perfect, Imperfect indicative, future perfect, Imperfect subjunctive and others)
- The moods of the verbs
- The energetic and imperative verbs
- Government of the verbs (Accusative, adverbial, Propositions)
- The Government of the Nouns
- The sentence and its parts
- Classification of sentences (Verbal, Nominal, negative, prohivitive, Interrogative, copulative, adversative and others)
- rules related the usage of particles (Inn, Ma', la', lat')
- Al mudaf and a Mudaff alayah (Added and added upon) meanings and articulation
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The purpose of the optional residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the overall coursework covered. In addition to content review, this part of the course aims to facilitate an interactive session between the teaching academics and students.
Face to face teaching is an important part of learning a language. Students will be involved in small group exercises, discussions, visual presentation and one-on-one sessions with the subject coordinator, lecturers and tutors. This will enable the students and teaching staff to address any issues that may arise. Material and summary content covered in this session will be a valuable contribution towards the major assessment tasks.
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.