Advanced Arabic Grammar

Abstract

This subject introduces the student to the development of the study of the Arabic language after the advent of Islam. Main figures, critical books and different methodologies in the study of Arabic will be explored to gain an appreciation of the importance of the study of Arabic for different Islamic … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject introduces the student to the development of the study of the Arabic language after the advent of Islam. Main figures, critical books and different methodologies in the study of Arabic will be explored to gain an appreciation of the importance of the study of Arabic for different Islamic disciplines and other fields. Students will continue to advance their knowledge in vocabulary, syntax and morphology as well as begin to access classical non-vowelised textbooks.

Syllabus

Development of the study of Arabic languageUsage of Arabic in different sciencesNawasibSigns of i'rabIsm mawsulIstifhamJawazimReadings from classical texts

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 demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the development of the study of the Arabic language post-632 CE;

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

be able to conjugate common weak-letter verbs in the appropriate tense, gender, number and person;

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

be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced level proficiency in reading and composition skills.

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite