A7152
Introduction to (Christian) Arabic
- Code
- A7152
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Weighting
- 9 credit points
- Type
- Foundational
- Discipline
- Biblical Languages
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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 familiarity with basic Grammar and Syntax of Christian Arabic
2) memorize basic Arabic vocabulary
3) translate selected texts into English
4) use dictionaries and concordances
5) apply the knowledge of the Arabic language to translating the Arabic theological texts
Content
- Arabic alphabet, basics of Arabic grammar and syntax
- Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected Arabic texts
- Translation of selected Arabic theological texts
- Introduction to working with Arabic/English dictionaries, and concordances