Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic) studies provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the Arabic language, literature, cultures, and history. Through a rigorous academic curriculum and language experiences, the programme aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to engage with and contribute to the global Arabic-speaking community, foster cross-cultural understanding, and promote intercultural communication.
The overarching learning objectives of the Arabic programme is to develop your linguistic, cultural, and analytical competencies necessary to engage with the Arabic-speaking world. You will acquire advanced proficiency in Arabic, gain in-depth knowledge of different Arab cultures, literature, and contemporary issues, and develop critical thinking, research, and intercultural communication skills.
French
Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.
The programme of study in French at an undergraduate level will give you an academic lens of the history, culture, language and literature of France. During the course we will instil within you a deep appreciation towards the language in both a linguistic and Literary perspective, as we will help you refine and hone your spoken, auditory and reading prowess in the language. By understanding the influence that the language and nation has had on an international level through the eyes of authors, poets, and countries, you will be more au courante with the history that the contemporary country holds onto and upholds. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diversified learning journey.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
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ARB1001 | Arabic 1 | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB1025 | Introduction to Arabic Studies | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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ARB1002 | Arabic 2 | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB1042 | Arabic Literature: The Abbasid Period | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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ARB2016 | Arabic 3 | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB3005 | Arabic Dialectology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
NES2016 | Archaeology and Nationalism in the Middle East | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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ARB2026 | The Qur’ân: Its Recitation and Interpretation | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
ARB3157 | Arabic: Further Grammar 1 | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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ARB3018 | Arabic 5 | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB3031 | Arabic Readings: Classical Arabic Literature | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB3032 | Arabic Readings: Modern Arabic Literature | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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ARB3015 | Synoptic Study-Unit 1: Arabic Grammar | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
ARB3016 | Synoptic Study-Unit 2: Arabic Texts; Arabic Literature | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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French
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FRE1001 | Linguistique théorique 1: phonétique et phonologie/Theory in linguistics 1: Phonetics and Phonology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE1002 | Perfectionnement de la langue/ Further Progress in Written and Oral French | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE1024 | Corpus littéraire/ Literary Corpus | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE1021 | Pratique de la langue/ Language Practice | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE1023 | La dissertation et le Commentaire composé | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE1022 | Culture, art et civilisation/ Culture, Art and Civilization | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE2028 | Littérature française du XIXe siècle/ 19th Century French Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE2033 | Littérature française du XVIIe siècle/ 17th Century French Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE2034 | Littérature française du XVIIIe siècle/ 18th Century French Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE2014 | Linguistique théorique 2: linguistique fondamentale/ Theory in Linguistics 2: Fundamental Linguistics | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE2035 | Littérature française des XXe et XXIe siècles/ 20th and 21st Century French Literature | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3027 | Méthodologie de la recherche (Première partie) / Methodology of Research | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3047 | Pratique de la Langue 2 | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE3042 | Autrices françaises/French female authors | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3043 | Linguistique théorique 3: Etudes de la syntaxe du français/Theory in linguistics 3: Studies in French syntax | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3044 | Littérature francophone et culture/Francophone literature and culture | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3045 | Dramaturgies francophones contemporaines/Contemporary francophone theatre | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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FRE3018 | Linguistique théorique 4: énonciation et discours/ Theory in linguistics 4: Utterance and Discourse Analysis | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
FRE3041 | Synoptique 2 - Langue, linguistique et culture/Synoptic 2 - Language, linguistics and culture | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
FRE3051 | Synoptique 1 - Littérature/Synoptic 1 - Literature | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.