Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic) and Geography

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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.

Geography

The undergraduate course in Geography will provide you with an academic perspective on the geographic knowledge of the crucial and major material qualities of the Earth. During the course you will learn concepts and theories ranging from populations, cartography, and biogeographic and oceanographic processes, to geology, degradation, human geography and Marine management, to name a few. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diversified learning experience.

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.

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Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Geography

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

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Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB1001	Arabic 1	8 ECTS	(NC)
ARB1025	Introduction to Arabic Studies	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB1002	Arabic 2	8 ECTS	(NC)
ARB1042	Arabic Literature: The Abbasid Period	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB2016	Arabic 3	8 ECTS	(NC)
ARB3131	Arabic Readings: Classical Arabic Poetry and Prose	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB2003	Maghrebi Arabic	4 ECTS
ARB3057	Arabic 4	8 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB3018	Arabic 5	8 ECTS	(NC)
ARB3032	Arabic Readings: Modern Arabic Literature	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ARB2012	Media Arabic	6 ECTS
ARB3015	Synoptic Study-Unit 1: Arabic Grammar	6 ECTS	(NC)
ARB3016	Synoptic Study-Unit 2: Arabic Texts; Arabic Literature	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
30 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
28 ECTS credits in the other area
2 ECTS credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic) and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

Geography


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO1005	The Geography of Populations: Concepts and Theories	4 ECTS
GEO1008	Cartography: Introduction, Development and Use	4 ECTS
GEO1012	Introduction to Climatic and Biogeographic Processes	4 ECTS
GEO1015	Fieldwork in Human Geography	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO1009	Culture and Society	3 ECTS
GEO1016	Fieldwork in Physical Geography	2 ECTS
GEO1017	Maltese Heritage through Maps	3 ECTS
GEO1019	Introduction to Geomorphology: Principles and Processes	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 credits in Geography
26 credits in the other area
8 credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 8 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO2009	Landscapes, Natural Hazards and Human Opportunities	4 ECTS
GEO2050	Historical and Political Geography	4 ECTS
GEO3087	The Physical Geography of the Mediterranean	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2000	Geology	4 ECTS
GEO2016	The Geography of Tourism	4 ECTS
GEO3009	Ocean Processes and Marine Management: A Spatial and Resource Perspective	4 ECTS
GEO3095	The Geography of the Rural Environment: Pedology	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BIO2010	Biotic Communities: Composition and Dynamics	4 ECTS
GEO2038	Remote Sensing	2 ECTS
GEO3083	The Human Geography of the Mediterranean	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2035	Geographic Information Systems	4 ECTS
GEO3027	Transport Geography	4 ECTS
GEO3028	A Geographical Approach to Travel Planning	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 credits in Geography
26 credits in the other area
8 credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 12 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO3004	Economic Geography	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2008	Applied Geomorphology: Methods and Applications	4 ECTS
GEO2010	Environmental Impact Assessment	4 ECTS
GEO3021	Climate Change and Sustainability in the Mediterranean	4 ECTS
GEO3096	The Geography of the Rural Environment: Agriculture and Food Production	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GEO3090	Geography Synoptic Study-Unit 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
GEO3091	Geography Synoptic Study-Unit 2	6 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

GEO2012	Geographies of Health and Wellbeing	4 ECTS
GEO2017	Hydrology and Water Management	4 ECTS
GEO3006	Urbanisation and Development	4 ECTS
GEO3022	Coastal Geomorphology: Physical Processes and Shoreline Management	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 credits, of which:
28 credits in Geography
28 credits in the other area
4 credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Geography and in another area of study: 180 credits, of which:
80 credits in Geography
80 credits in the other area
20 credits optional study-units

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.

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)

By the end of the undergraduate programme, you will gain the following skills:

Language Proficiency: The acquisition of an advanced level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and at least one dialect will enable you to communicate effectively in diverse settings.
Cultural Competence: Possessing a deep understanding of Arab culture, traditions, customs, and values will enable you to navigate and interact respectfully within Arab societies and contribute to intercultural dialogue.
Analytical Skills: The development of strong analytical and critical thinking skills will allow you to critically analyse and evaluate complex social, political, and cultural issues related to the Arab world.
Research and Scholarship: You will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, utilising primary and secondary sources in Arabic, and apply scholarly methodologies to produce high-quality academic work in the field of Arabic studies.
Global Perspective: The course material will include a global perspective and will therefore provide you with interdisciplinary knowledge, thus enabling you to understand the historical, geopolitical, and socio-cultural complexities of the Arab world and its relationships with other regions.
Intercultural Communication: You will be able to proficiently exhibit practical intercultural communication skills, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to bridge gaps through open dialogue and respectful engagement with diverse communities.

Geography

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Carry out and conduct research and academic writing of a particular research topic related to the subject matter.
Have a keen understanding of the interrelating qualities that constitute your geographic perspective of the world.
Locate major cultural features of the Earth on a map through a refined use of cartographic skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of key geographic features through the application of concepts and theories in practical case studies and contemporary issues.
Discuss and elaborate critically theories in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discursive atmosphere.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Arabic)

As a graduate in this course you will be employable, both locally and internationally, as a translator, writer, researcher, human resources officer, editor, journalist, teacher, publisher, librarian, social worker, public cultural educator and as a tourism officer. If you are interested in furthering your education, or are considering an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a honed academic background.

Geography

As a graduate of this course you will be employable in a number of careers, both locally or internationally, as a cartographer, social researcher, commercial surveyor, development surveyor, town planner, geographical information systems officer, nature conservation officer, and environmental consultant. If you would like to further your studies, or are considering an academic career, we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a holistic and honed academic experience.