PHI2152

Classical Arabic 2

Course info

Course code: PHI2152
Credits: 10
Semester: Spring
Language: Norwegian and English

Study program affiliation:

Bachelor i religionsvitenskap

Schedule

The course builds on PHI2151 Classical Arabic 1 and forms the second part of an introduction to the grammar and texts of Classical Arabic. The aim is for students to develop good reading skills and to become well acquainted with a range of philological tools and resources. The course covers grammar and longer text excerpts from various periods.

Together with PHI2151 Classical Arabic 1 (autumn semester), this course constitutes a complete introductory course in Classical Arabic.

Structure and organisation:

Teaching normally takes the form of weekly lectures, with an emphasis on text reading and grammatical analysis. As a rule, classes are scheduled in the late afternoon or evening, making it easier to combine the course with other studies or work. Students are expected to work independently between each double session.

Prerequisites:

To register for this course, students must have passed PHI2151 Classical Arabic 1.

The course is offered irregularly. An overview of the language courses offered in the current academic year is available here.

About the study

Mandatory activities

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 May 1.

Final assessment/Exam

The course is assessed by a written on-campus examination (4 hours). To be eligible to sit the written examination, students must have fulfilled the mandatory activities by the specified deadlines. The grade (A-F) is based on the examination.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student has:

good familiarity with the Arabic alphabet a good overview of the grammatical system of Classical Arabic knowledge of Classical Arabic phonology and morphology knowledge of Classical Arabic syntax a good 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 familiarity with the historical development and cultural history of the language familiarity with the academic field of Classical Arabic studies

SKILLS

The student is able to:

read and transliterate Arabic script describe Classical Arabic phonology, morphology and syntax use a well-developed vocabulary in Classical Arabic read and translate Classical Arabic texts use handbooks and digital tools in working with Classical Arabic use various dictionaries and lexica in the study of Classical Arabic texts account for the main features of the history of the Classical Arabic language and the cultural significance of its 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

Student life at MF

Are you considering studying at MF? Get to know the student life at MF:

Student offers and -enviroment