Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1

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Abstract

In this subject, students will continue reading the 'Stories of the Prophets' textbook whereby they further build on the knowledge of vocabulary, syntax and morphology. The higher verb forms will be introduced for the first time. Students will also acquire the knowledge of how most nouns and verbs are derived … For more content click the Read More button below.

In this subject, students will continue reading the 'Stories of the Prophets' textbook whereby they further build on the knowledge of vocabulary, syntax and morphology. The higher verb forms will be introduced for the first time. Students will also acquire the knowledge of how most nouns and verbs are derived by learning the systematic approach to word derivation developed by grammarians. This subject will also continue developing the reading, writing and composition skills acquired in the previous unit.

Syllabus

Overview of sarfHigher verb formsNoun derivationsPassive verbsProhibitionNegationConjugating higher verb formsReading stories of the Prophets

Assessment items

1. Participation and Engagement in online tutorials

2. Weekly Quizzes

3. Worksheets

4. Final Exam (Online)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to conjugate higher verb forms in the appropriate tense, gender, number and person;

be able to formally analyse sentences incorporating the new rules of syntax and morphology;

be able to demonstrate basic to intermediate-level comprehension of non-technical prose; and

be able to demonstrate understanding of the system of word derivation.

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite