Arabic I and Mediation
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
This course aims to provide basic knowledge of written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in its sociolinguistic context. It also provides the historical, political, social and cultural fundamentals required for understanding linguistic phenomena.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Master the Arabic alphabet and writing system;
- Recognise and use morphosyntactic and lexical structures of MSA at an elementary level;
- Introduce themselves in a conversation;
- Understand, translate and produce short simple texts on topics studied;
- Understand linguistic phenomena in the frame of Arab history and culture, also from a diachronic perspective.
- Master the Arabic alphabet and writing system;
- Recognise and use morphosyntactic and lexical structures of MSA at an elementary level;
- Introduce themselves in a conversation;
- Understand, translate and produce short simple texts on topics studied;
- Understand linguistic phenomena in the frame of Arab history and culture, also from a diachronic perspective.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Grammar
Starting with the foundations of orthography and phonetics, the course will introduce the Arabic alphabet (writing, pronunciation and transcription systems) and to the root-pattern system. Grammar instruction will include: tripartition into "name" (al-ism), "verb" (al-fi'l) and "particle" (al-ḥarf); the name; isolated personal pronouns and suffixes; the noun phrase (al-ǧumla al-ismiyya) and its elements; the adjective (position and agreement) as an attribute and predicate; the prepositions; the construct (iḍāfa).
In parallel with the study of the phonetic and grammatical system, the student will be introduced to the acquisition and practice of basic phraseology in MSA and some important idiomatic expressions.
Introduction to the Arab World
This part of the course will provide historical, political and socio-cultural notions necessary to understand the linguistic phenomena taking place in the Arab World.
Language Practice
Practice with native language tutors will focus on basic oral and written production. Attendance is compulsory.
Starting with the foundations of orthography and phonetics, the course will introduce the Arabic alphabet (writing, pronunciation and transcription systems) and to the root-pattern system. Grammar instruction will include: tripartition into "name" (al-ism), "verb" (al-fi'l) and "particle" (al-ḥarf); the name; isolated personal pronouns and suffixes; the noun phrase (al-ǧumla al-ismiyya) and its elements; the adjective (position and agreement) as an attribute and predicate; the prepositions; the construct (iḍāfa).
In parallel with the study of the phonetic and grammatical system, the student will be introduced to the acquisition and practice of basic phraseology in MSA and some important idiomatic expressions.
Introduction to the Arab World
This part of the course will provide historical, political and socio-cultural notions necessary to understand the linguistic phenomena taking place in the Arab World.
Language Practice
Practice with native language tutors will focus on basic oral and written production. Attendance is compulsory.
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge of Arabic is required.
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and language practice classes. Attendance is compulsory for practice classes and strongly recommended for lectures. The MyAriel website for the course contains a Course Blog, detailing the contents and activities for each class as well as additional references and practice material.
Teaching Resources
M. Ruocco, D. Potenza, L. D'Anna, S. Fatayer, M. Hussein Eid, "Comunicare in arabo", volume 1, Hoepli, Milano 2022.
Francesco De Angelis, Cristina Dozio, Marco Aurelio Golfetto, Letizia Osti (a cura di), "Letture guidate in arabo", Unicopli, Trezzano sul Naviglio, 2022.
L. Veccia Vaglieri, M. Avino, "Grammatica teorico-pratica della lingua araba", Istituto per l'Oriente C. A. Nallino, Roma 2017.
Dictionaries:
R. Traini, "Vocabolario arabo-italiano", Istituto per l'Oriente, Roma 1966.
E. Baldissera, "Arabo compatto : dizionario arabo italiano, italiano arabo", Zanichelli, Bologna 2008.
Francesco De Angelis, Cristina Dozio, Marco Aurelio Golfetto, Letizia Osti (a cura di), "Letture guidate in arabo", Unicopli, Trezzano sul Naviglio, 2022.
L. Veccia Vaglieri, M. Avino, "Grammatica teorico-pratica della lingua araba", Istituto per l'Oriente C. A. Nallino, Roma 2017.
Dictionaries:
R. Traini, "Vocabolario arabo-italiano", Istituto per l'Oriente, Roma 1966.
E. Baldissera, "Arabo compatto : dizionario arabo italiano, italiano arabo", Zanichelli, Bologna 2008.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will test the student's acquisition of the course's contents and is based on the syillabus material as well as the additional materials available on the MyAriel platform. It consists of a written and an oral exam. Students are admitted to the oral exam after successfully completing the written exam.
The written exam (May, September, January) counts for 30% of the final grade and includes:
1- translation of a text from Arabic into Italian and of a short text from Italian into Arabic;
2- grammar exercises, including multiple choice questions and translation of sentences from Italian into Arabic.
3- Question in Italian on the sociolinguistic and historical-cultural topics of the course. Students who have attended the course will have the opportunity to take this part of the exam at the end of the first semester.
The use of the dictionary is permitted during the written exam. The results of the written exam will be published on the noticeboard of the teaching platform.
The oral exam (50% and 20% of the final grade respectively) includes:
1- Conversation in Arabic on the topics covered in the language practice classes (at the end of each semester, students who have attended classes will have the opportunity to take in two parts at the end of each semester)
2-reading, translation and analysis of a known text extemporaneous translation exercises (this part of the exam can only be taken at the end of the year).
In order to pass the exam, it is necessary to obtain a passing grade in each part of the exam.
Both the written and the oral exam, if passed, will remain valid for one calendar year.
The written exam (May, September, January) counts for 30% of the final grade and includes:
1- translation of a text from Arabic into Italian and of a short text from Italian into Arabic;
2- grammar exercises, including multiple choice questions and translation of sentences from Italian into Arabic.
3- Question in Italian on the sociolinguistic and historical-cultural topics of the course. Students who have attended the course will have the opportunity to take this part of the exam at the end of the first semester.
The use of the dictionary is permitted during the written exam. The results of the written exam will be published on the noticeboard of the teaching platform.
The oral exam (50% and 20% of the final grade respectively) includes:
1- Conversation in Arabic on the topics covered in the language practice classes (at the end of each semester, students who have attended classes will have the opportunity to take in two parts at the end of each semester)
2-reading, translation and analysis of a known text extemporaneous translation exercises (this part of the exam can only be taken at the end of the year).
In order to pass the exam, it is necessary to obtain a passing grade in each part of the exam.
Both the written and the oral exam, if passed, will remain valid for one calendar year.
L-OR/12 - ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 12
Lessons: 80 hours
Professors:
De Angelis Francesco, Osti Letizia
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Reception:
Monday 10:00
Floor 4, room 4012 Sesto San Giovanni (p.zza Indro Montanelli)