A8152 – Introduction to (Christian) Arabic

Unit Code

A8152

Unit Name

Introduction to (Christian) Arabic Language (postgraduate)

Unit Weighting

9  Credit Points

Type of Unit

Foundational

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

Academic Staff

Professor Rifaat Ebied, FAHA,   BA (Hons), Ain Shams University Cairo,
Foundation Professor of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit introduces the student to the elements of Christian Arabic and enables the student to begin to develop skills in the reading and writing of the Arabic language.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic Grammar and Syntax of Christian Arabic.
2. demonstrate the knowledge of, and the ability to use, Arabic vocabulary
3. display competency in translating selected texts into English
4. exhibit an ability to use dictionaries and concordances
5. employ their knowledge to analyse Arabic texts.

Content

1. Arabic alphabet, basics of Arabic grammar and syntax
2. Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected Arabic texts
3. Translation of selected Arabic theological texts
4. Introduction to working with Arabic/English dictionaries, and concordances