Media Arabic (IM0023)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-IM0023

The Media Arabic Course introduces students to the core vocabulary and constructions of Media Arabic. The course systematically covers all main areas of current concern in the Arab media: politics, elections, the military, law and order, economics, trade and industry, disaster and aid. Students are taught how to set the vocabulary in context and to manipulate typical Media Arabic structures and formats.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	15:00	15:50			IMES class library, 1st floor, 19 George Square

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- To instil in students the core vocabulary and constructions of Media Arabic
- To give students an understanding of how the Arabic language is manipulated to meet contemporary media needs
- To develop students' ability to comprehend, translate, write and speak in the register of contemporary Media Arabic