PHI2151

Classical Arabic 1

Course info

Course code: PHI2151
Credits: 10
Semester: Autumn
Language: Norwegian and English

Study program affiliation:

Bachelor i religionsvitenskap

Schedule

The course provides an introduction to Classical Arabic grammar and to texts written in Classical Arabic. The aim is for students to develop basic reading skills with the aid of philological tools. The course also introduces short text excerpts from different periods.

The course provides the basis for taking PHI2152 Classical Arabic 2 (spring). PHI2151 and PHI2152 constitute a complete introductory course in Classical Arabic.

Structure and organisation:

Teaching is normally delivered as weekly lectures, with the main emphasis on writing system, phonetics, and grammar. Classes are normally scheduled in the late afternoon/evening. Independent work between each lecture is expected.

Prerequisites: None.

The course is offered irregularly. An overview of the language courses offered in the current academic year can be found here: https://mf.no/phi .

About the study

Study requirements

To receive final assessment, the student must:

Have at least 75% of the weekly assignments in the course approved. The exercises are connected to the learning outcomes of the course and may cover the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and analysis of primary text. The exercises may be oral and written. The exercises are assessed as approved/not approved.

Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to take the exam in the course. To avoid using an exam attempt, the student must actively withdraw their exam registration for the course by the withdrawal deadline of November 1.

Final assessment/Exam

The course is assessed by final approval of fulfilled course requirements. The course is assessed as "pass" / "fail".

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student has:

a basic understanding of the Arabic alphabet a basic understanding of the grammatical system of Classical Arabic a basic understanding of Classical Arabic phonology and morphology a basic understanding of Classical Arabic syntax a basic vocabulary in Classical Arabic and a basic understanding of how the lexicon of the language is structured (word formation) knowledge of the form and content of literature written in Classical Arabic (words in context, genre, themes) knowledge of the most important dictionaries, lexica, handbooks, and digital tools used in the study of Classical Arabic knowledge of the cultural history of the language knowledge of the academic field within the study of Classical Arabic

SKILLS

The student can:

transliterate and read the Arabic script describe the main features of Classical Arabic phonology and morphology use a basic vocabulary in Classical Arabic read and translate simple texts in Classical Arabic with the aid of tools (dictionary and reference grammar) use various dictionaries and lexica in the study of Classical Arabic give an account of general features of Classical Arabic language history and cultural aspects of the textual tradition

Overlapping courses

Students who have previously taken a corresponding 15-credit course at MF must be prepared for overlap and a reduced number of credits awarded for this course.

Course Coordinator

Ghica, Victor

Professor

Victor.Ghica@mf.no

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