CULP: Arabic Elementary 1 Prerequisites£
Wed 21 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, ... Wed 9 Mar 2016
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.
More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
CEF A2
Sessions
Number of sessions: 15
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 21 Oct 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 2 | Wed 28 Oct 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 3 | Wed 4 Nov 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 4 | Wed 11 Nov 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 5 | Wed 18 Nov 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 6 | Wed 25 Nov 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 7 | Wed 2 Dec 2015 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 8 | Wed 20 Jan 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 9 | Wed 27 Jan 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 10 | Wed 3 Feb 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 11 | Wed 10 Feb 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 12 | Wed 17 Feb 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 13 | Wed 24 Feb 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 14 | Wed 2 Mar 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
| 15 | Wed 9 Mar 2016 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 | map | Lydia Collings |
Topics covered
The Course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- Talking about oneself and the family
- one’s house and work
- sport and leisure
- travel
- the culture of food preparation and eating
- clothes
- education
- news and media
- climate and environment
- health
- arts and cinema
Objectives
By the end of the Course students will be able to:
- Listening/Speaking: Express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements.
- Reading: Understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area.
- Writing: Write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters.
Aims
At the Elementary 1 Level the main aims are:
- To deepen students understanding of the complex historical and cultural background of the Arab world;
- To further develop and refine the understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features of the Modern Standard Arabic language;
- To establish the learner as a confident language user in a wider range of every-day predictable situations as well as in situations related to study and work.
Format
- Presentations, practicals and online learning
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
- Students Fees: £230 to be paid online (select: Concessionary)
- Staff Fees: £260 to be paid online (select: Full)
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place
Notes
- Students are required to attend 80% of sessions
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website
Duration
- Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Frequency
- Three times per year (subject to demand)
Related courses
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes
Booking / availability