Classical Arabic II A

Teacher(s)

De Callatay Godefroid; Zouihal Motia (compensates De Callatay Godefroid);

Language

French

Prerequisites

The student must have completed LGLOR1660 (Classical Arabic I).

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

Introduction to the literary and ancient Arabic language, that of the Koran and all the great texts of classical Arabic literature, based on original texts of classical Arabic literature.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	For level 1 : read, transliterate and translate, with appropriate grammatical justification, short texts of simple or medium difficulty.
2	For level 2 : read, transliterate and translate, with appropriate grammatical justification, longer original texts of greater difficulty.

Content

Introduction to the literary and ancient Arabic language, that of the Qur'an and of all the great texts of classical Arabic literature, based on original texts of classical Arabic literature. The course is given alternately with LGLOR1663. Students of two levels of Arabic follow it simultaneously (second and third years of Arabic), with different requirements: for level 1, it allows the consolidation of a first part of Arabic grammar; for level 2, it allows the acquisition of a more developed vocabulary, as well as the mastery of a second part of Arabic grammar, centred on more particular points.

Teaching methods

Each session is based on the reading of texts that the students are required to prepare beforehand, as well as the required grammatical explanations. The course is also accompanied by the individual preparation of a cursive, of different difficulty depending on the level followed.

Evaluation methods

The final grade is awarded on the basis of the oral examination (covering the course material and the cursive) as well as on the basis of the students' active participation throughout the sessions.

Online resources

Moodle

Bibliography

N/A

Faculty or entity

EHAC