Arabic Language and Culture

obligatory courses

Classroom

The classes are the continuation of studying Arabic (after the first year of studies) and are focused on its practical application, as well as on getting a theoretical background. During the studies the students will learn about modern standard Arabic, literary translations, especially the language of prose, poetry and short stories. Different grammatical structures will be presented.

The classes are the continuation of studying Arabic (after the first year of studies) and are focused on its practical application, as well as on getting a theoretical background. During the studies the students will learn about modern standard Arabic, literary translations, especially the language of Arabic prose, poetry and short stories. Different grammatical structures, phraseological expressions and wide variety of vocabulary will be presented. This knowledge of Arabic will enable students to find an interesting job of a translator, interpreter or diplomat.

العربية للناطقين بغيرها الكتاب الثاني

M. Younes, H. Al-Masri, عربية الناس الجزء الثاني

Materials prepared by the lecturers.

Knowledge - a student knows and understands:

the place and importance of Oriental studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology K_W01

has extensive knowledge of the Arabic language (its/their structure, history, script) K_W12

is aware of the complex nature of Arabic, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Arab countries K_W13

is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world K_W14

has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Arabic into Polish K_W15

Skills - a student:

has a good command of Arabic at the B2 level K_U12

can analyze and interpret source texts in Arabic K_U13

can translate literary texts and writings from Arabic into Polish K_U14

interpret key terms from a culture of Arab countries through linguistic/philological analysis K_U15

can fluently use the Arabic script and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it K_U16 (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)

properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Arab countries K_U17

has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Arab countries in Polish and in Arabic taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Arab countries K_U21

has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and Arabic K_U22

can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and Arabic K_U24

Social competences - a student:

understands the need to learn all one’s life K_K01

cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations K_K02

can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures K_K03

can make others aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world K_K05

sees the need of dialogue between cultures K_K06

is aware of significance the culture of Arab countries have for the culture of the world K_K07

acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Arab countries K_K08

Continuous assessment, written tests, final written and oral assessment

Attendance control (max 10% of excused absences); in the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven work days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.

The total number of excused and unexcused absences allowing for taking an examination is 30%.