Research Essay (Arabic) ARAB6506  - Details

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Offered By: Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies
Academic Career: Graduate Coursework
Course Subject: Arabic
Offered in: First Semester, 2010
Unit Value: 6 units
Course Description:

This is a research course for students who have completed Advanced Arabic A or equivalent. Research essay should be completed in line with the guidelines provided to the student. Focus will be on a research essay on a topic related to Arabic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies or Islamic Studies. Students enrolling in this course should be able to undertake a small-scale research project (3000 wards) and an oral presentation in Arabic and present findings in a scholarly manner. 

Indicative Assessment:

3,000 word essay in Arabic and due at the end of semester (50%)

Oral Presentation (50%)

Workload:

Two hours of language classes per week or regular meeting with the Supervisor

Course Classification(s): SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest: Arab and Islamic Studies
Requisite Statement:

ARAB3001/6503 Advanced Arabic A

Prescribed Texts:

The lecturer will provide material selected from Arabic printed media, short stories, poems, novels and other sources.

Academic Contact: Dr Ali Yunis Aldahesh