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ARBC3202: Qur'anic Arabic

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit is a text-based language unit. It aims to introduce students to the main Muslim Scripture (i.e. The Qur'an). It allows them to extend their advanced Arabic language skills, enrich their understanding of Arab and Muslim cultures, and become familiar with classical Arabic, Qur'anic vocabulary and Qur'anic grammatical structures. In the process, students will be given an opportunity to acquire a foundation in Qur'anic and Classical Arabic and enhance their comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.

Unit details and rules

Unit code ARBC3202
Academic unit Arabic Languages and Cultures
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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ARBC3616
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Ali Aldahesh, ali.aldahesh@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Weekly Homework Portfolio
Weekly Homework Portfolio
20% Ongoing 1x1000wd
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Presentation Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations
20% Week 03 2x750wd
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5
Tutorial quiz Quizzes
Quizzes
30% Week 04 3x500wd quizzes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Final Project and Presentation
Final Project and Presentation
30% Week 13 1x2000 wd
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

Assessment criteria

Result name Mark range Description
High Distiniction 85-100  
Distiniction 75-84  
Credit 65-74  
Pass 50-64  
Fail 0-49  

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Information about late panalties can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 1 and 2 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 02 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 3 and 4 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 03 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 5 and 6 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 04 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 7 and 8 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 05 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 9 and 10 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 06 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 11 and 12 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 13 and 14 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 15 and 16 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 09 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 17 and 18 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 19 and 20 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 11 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 21 and 22 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 12 Qur'anic Arabic, Lessons 23 and 24 Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 13 Final Project and Presentation Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The Routledge Introduction to Qur’anic Arabic by Munther Younes, published by Routledge (2013).

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand the main points of a given Qur’anic text, with the help of a dictionary.
  • LO2. Use your language skills to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words (especially through derivation).
  • LO3. Recognize and produce the main language structures of classical Arabic.
  • LO4. Be able to write in the language at the appropriate level.
  • LO5. Express yourselves orally in the language at the appropriate level.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit is offered for the first time.

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