Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ARA 307Intensive Basic Arabic2+8+061023.10.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Lisans Dil Dersleri
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course By the end of this intensive Arabic language course, you will be equipped with the language skills and cultural awareness necessary to confidently communicate in Arabic-speaking environments, bridging the gap between novice learners and intermediate-level proficiency.
Course Content This Intensive Arabic Language Course is designed to take participants on a comprehensive journey from novice low-level proficiency to intermediate-low level proficiency in the Arabic language. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some prior experience with Arabic, this course will equip you with the essential language skills necessary for effective communication, both written and spoken.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Basma Nassri basma.nassri@ihu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources https://learning.aljazeera.net

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Quizzes 1 % 20
Assignment 10 % 20
Practice 60 % 10
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
73
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 140 1 140
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 20 3 60
Assignments 20 3 60
Presentation 4 4 16
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Practice 4 2 8
Project 4 3 12
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 302

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Reading words and simple sentences.
2 Writing some words and simple sentences
3 Talking about the self and the family.
4 Understanding simple questions related to the self, family, study place and general needs.
5 Exchanging some personal information in Arabic
6 Asking for and giving simple directions
7 Interacting with others in everyday situations

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Unit 1 – Unit 2, p6-32 Introduction to the course Getting to know each other Short vowels and long vowels Letters 1 Unit 3 – Unit 5, p34-79 Letters 2
2 Unit 6 – Unit 8, p81-128 Letters 3 Assignment 1 Unit 9, p130-144 Letters 4 Past tense Numbers and digits Listening (at the market) Solar and lunar letters
3 Unit 9 – Unit 10, p144-156 Introducing oneself Noun sentence Using adverbs and prepositions of place Unit 10, p157-164 At the restaurant My city Words roots
4 Unit 1 – Lesson 1, p5-11 Introducing oneself (expansion) Reading and vocabulary Grammar: Relative adjective Book 2: Unit 1 – Lesson 2, p15-18 At the university Vocabulary and listening Grammar: Question words
5 Unit 1 – Lesson 2, p22-29 Short introduction to language analysis Conversation and writing Enriching reading Self-assessment Unit 2 – Lesson 1, p34-38 My family Vocabulary and listening Grammar: plural
6 Unit 2 – Lesson 2, p56-62 Job opportunity Grammar: Possessive pronouns, negating noun sentences Reading
7 Midterm Revision

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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