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Unit of study_

ARBC3636: Advanced Media Arabic 1

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit introduces you to Arabic media in its diverse forms and styles, both written and electronic. It allows you to practise your advanced Arabic language skills, enrich your understanding of Arab cultures, and become familiar with specialised vocabulary, structures, and regional variations. In the process, you will develop your analytical and critical skills.

Unit details and rules

Unit code ARBC3636
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
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Ali Aldahesh, ali.aldahesh@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation Presentation 1
Oral presentation
10% Week 03 5 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment Written reflection 1
Essay
10% Week 05 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5 LO4
Presentation Presentation 2
Oral presentation via zoom
10% Week 06 5 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment Written reflection 2
Essay
10% Week 09 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5 LO4
Assignment Project
Essay online and Presentation via zoom
40% Week 13 2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment Homework Portfolio
Weekly assignments
20% Weekly 5oo words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

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 Diplomacy Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 02 Elections Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 03 Violence and Anarchy Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 04 War and Military Action Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 05 Economy Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 06 Law and Order Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 07 Pubic holiday Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 08 Trade and Industry Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 09 Revolutions Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 10 War on Terrorism Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 11 Natural Disasters Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 12 Reports on Language and Culture Seminar (3 hr)  
Week 13 Final Presentation Seminar (3 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: 1 x 3 hours Zoom sessions lectures and tutorials per week
  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
  • Preparation information: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

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.

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. develop advanced to superior proficiency level in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of media Arabic as a genre
  • LO3. demonstrate the ability to critically engage with Arabic news
  • LO4. examine and analyse Arabic news across Arab and non-Arab media outlets
  • LO5. demonstrate the development of deeper cultural awareness of the Arab culture.

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.

A new textbook has been adopted.

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