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Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) Articulated Set
includes:
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic)
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
The Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) aims to develop advanced classical Arabic language proficiency and independent research and analytical skills in classical Islamic texts. Students will study subjects which assist them to develop an advanced understanding of Arabic grammar through the study of Islamic texts written in classical Arabic. The course aims to develop the student's proficiency in the recitation of the Qur'an together with advanced writing, speaking and reading skills in Modern Standard Arabic language. Throughout the course, students will develop a level of expertise in classical Arabic and an ability to understand and analyse the Qur’an in its original Arabic form and hence supplement a particular field of Islamic Studies.
The Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic aims to develop intermediate level of proficiency in classical Arabic language together with a foundational knowledge and analytical skills in the study of classical Arabic. Students will study subjects which will assist them in developing an intermediate understanding of Arabic grammar through the study of Islamic texts written in classical Arabic. The course aims to develop in students proficiency in the recitation of the Qur'an and intermediate writing, speaking and reading skills in Modern Standard Arabic language in addition to classical Arabic.
This course aims to develop a foundational level of proficiency in classical Arabic language together with broad-based knowledge and critical skills in the study of the classical Arabic language. Students will study subjects which will assist them to develop a foundational understanding of Arabic grammar. The course aims to prepare students for further academic study in classical Arabic and to assist students develop a basic proficiency in the recitation of the Qur'an together with introductory writing, speaking and reading skills in Arabic language.
- Award Names
- Availability
- Duration
- Admission
- Credit
- Articulation
- Graduation
- Course Structure
- Enrolment Pattern
The course includes the following awards:
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic GradCertClsclArabic
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic GradDipClsclArabic
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) MA(ClsclArabic)
Course Study Modes and Locations
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic (1313CA)
Distance Education - United Theological College
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic (1613CA)
Distance Education - United Theological College
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) (1713CA)
Distance Education - United Theological College
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic)
Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Part-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
Full-time 1 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria
CSU Admission PolicyMaster of Arts (Classical Arabic)
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
A Bachelor degree in any discipline.
Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
A Bachelors degree in any discipline.
Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
Credit
CSU Credit PolicyMaster of Arts (Classical Arabic)
Students who have successfully completed either the Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic or the Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic or equivalent will be awarded credit for subjects successfully completed within those programs towards the Master of Arts (Classical Arabic).
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
Students who have successfully completed Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic or equivalent will be awarded credit for subjects successfully completed within that program towards the Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic.
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
No special arangements apply.
Articulation
The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Graduation requirements
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
Course Structure
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic (32)
To graduate students must successfully complete 32 points comprising four (4) subjects of 8 points each.
Core Subjects (32)
ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading (8)
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1 (8)
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2 (8)
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1 (8)
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic (64)
To graduate students must successfully complete 64 points comprising six (6) subjects of 8 points each and one (1) subject of 16 points.
Core Subjects (64)
ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading (8)
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1 (8)
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2 (8)
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1 (8)
ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2 (8)
ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar (8)
ISL469 Applied Arabic 1: Sentences and Rhetoric (16)
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) (96)
To graduate students must successfully complete 96 points comprising six (6) subjects of 8 points each and three (3) subjects of 16 points each.
Core Subjects (96)
ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading (8)
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1 (8)
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2 (8)
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1 (8)
ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2 (8)
ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar (8)
ISL469 Applied Arabic 1: Sentences and Rhetoric (16)
ISL564 Applied Arabic 2: Arabic Literature (16)
ISL565 Applied Arabic 3: Classical Texts (16)
Enrolment Pattern
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic (32)
Session 1
ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading
Session 2
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1
Session 3
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2
Session 4
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic (64)
Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic enrolment pattern (Sessions 1 - 4) plus:
Session 5
ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
Session 6
ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar
Session 7
ISL469 Applied Arabic 1: Sentences and Rhetoric
Master of Arts (Classical Arabic) (96)
Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic enrolment pattern (Sessions 1 - 7) plus:
Session 8
ISL564 Applied Arabic 2: Arabic Literature
Session 9
ISL565 Applied Arabic 3: Classical Texts
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au
The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.