Arabic

This module is designed to give students with no previous experience of the language a basic knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic which is the language recognised throughout the Arab world. It will provide students with the skills and principles to enable them to express simple ideas, provide and respond to simple information orally and in writing and interact satisfactorily in a limited number of everyday situations and social encounters. Some aspects of the foreign culture and environment will also be introduced.

• Entry requirements: None
• Level 1 module is offered in October 2024 and January 2025
• Method of delivery: Face to face
• Timetable for October course: Tuesdays 6-8pm
• Timetable for January course: Tuesdays 6-8pm

This is a near-beginner module in Modern Standard Arabic which will build upon the elements of language and cultural awareness which have been introduced in Level 1 or gained from the student's previous experience of the language. It will provide students with the language skills to enable them to interact satisfactorily in survival situations and social encounters and to be aware of related aspects of the foreign culture and environment.

• Entry requirements: Completion of Level 1 or three months' prior language learning
• Level 2 module is offered in January 2025
• Method of delivery: Face to face
• Venue: Penrhyn Road
• Timetable for January course: Tuesdays 4-6pm