General provisions

The course is an indenpendent course.

Entry requirements

Arabic A and B and at least 22.5 credits in Arabic C.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

With respect to module 1: Introduction to the theory of science and linguistics

- account for scientific methodology and theory concerning analysis and interpretation of texts;

- on a general level account for theories and methods of interpretation within general literary studies;

- on a general level account for different ways to describe language, and

- on a general level account for linguistic methods to analyse written and spoken material.

With respect to module 2: Introduction to Arabic philology based on Arabic sample texts:

- account for how methodology from general literary studies can be applied to modern prose;

- account for how methodology from general literary studies can be applied to modern poetry;

- account for how a critical text edition of a short classical text can be carried out;

- account for problems and methods at the study of an Arabic dialect text;

- account for syntax and stylistics based on a classical or modern text.

With respect to module 3: Degree project

- carry out an empirical or theoretical study with an aim related to the themes that are treated in module 1;

- correctly transcribe Arabic text with a reversible transcription system;

- independently draw conclusions and argue for these based on empirical data and previous research in a correct way;

- plan (define the aim, distinguish tasks and make a time plan for) this task, follow this plan and take independent responsibility for tasks;

- find relevant and appropriate literature for the assignment, and read and make correct reviews of relevant parts of this literature;

- be able to use and apply more advanced research that is relevant for the study;

- present the results of this study in an essay in writing structured based on the aim of the study, the results and the supporting argumentation, written in an overall grammatically correct prose and with correct treatment of technical terminology;

- follow established formal conventions regarding structure and typography and in a correct way quote and refer to sources and write references and bibliography;

- assess a study and essay within the disciplinary domain at a similar level regarding its aim, results, argumentation and presentation;

- orally present and discuss such a study for an audience of peers.

Content

Module 1: Introduction to the theory of science and linguistics, 7.5 credits Module 2: Introduction to Arabic philology 7.5 credits

Module 3: Exam paper for the Bachelor’s degree, 15 credits

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and examination parts. The student’s own learning activities are crucial for completion of the course.

Assessment

The students show the results of their learning through a combination of examining parts which can be oral or written. They can take place at a scheduled time and location (for example within the scope of regular teaching), or be such that the student carries them out alone. Regulations of this will be available at the beginning of the course. To receive the grade Pass with distinction, Pass with distinction is required on the degree project and at least one of the other modules.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

The course consists of the fourth semester of studies within the main field of study Semitic languages/Arabic and give sufficient specialisation to Bachelor of Arts within the main field of study.