Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / IR342 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Code: IR342

Course Title: ARABIC II

Theoretical+Practice: 3+0

ECTS: 5

Year/Semester of Study

3 / Spring Semester

Level of Course

1st Cycle Degree Programme

Type of Course

Optional

Department

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Pre-requisities and Co-requisites

None

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Teaching Period

14 Weeks

Name of Lecturer

İSMİHAN TOPDAĞ (ismihantopdag@nevsehir.edu.tr)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

Arabic language acquisition

Learning Outcomes		PO	MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1	Use commonly used phrases and expressions in daily conversations.	PO-5 To be able to establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1.	Examination
LO-2	Engage in simple dialogues related to personal experiences and daily life.	PO-13 Has the competence to evaluate and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the education process in business life.	Examination
LO-3	Gain cultural insights into Arabic traditions, customs, and etiquette.	PO-15 Develops individual skills related to artistic and sportive subjects.	Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is a continuation of Arabic 1 and aims to further develop students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic. The course will introduce more complex sentence structures, expand vocabulary, and provide practice in everyday conversations. Special attention will be given to Arabic script, pronunciation, grammar rules, and cultural aspects such as traditions, customs, and social norms in Arabic-speaking countries. The course will also cover verb conjugations, negation, and expressing past and future actions.
Weekly Course Content
Week	Subject	Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1	Basic sentence structures and vocabulary	Oral Expression
2	Common verbs and time expressions	Oral Expression
3	Asking prices, bargaining, and making purchases	Oral Expression
4	Ordering food, restaurant conversations	Oral Expression
5	Locations, transportation, and navigation	Oral Expression
6	Past tense verb conjugations	Oral Expression
7	Likes, dislikes, and adjectives	Oral Expression
8	mid-term exam
9	Describing relationships and people	Oral Expression
10	Ramadan, Eid, and cultural customs	Oral Expression
11	Formal and informal writing styles	Oral Expression
12	Talking about future actions	Oral Expression
13	Booking hotels, buying tickets, and sightseeing	Oral Expression
14	Politeness, greetings, and customs	Oral Expression
15	General evaluation and assessment	Oral Expression
16	final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1	"Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya Part 2" – Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Abbas Al-Tonsi
2	"Mastering Arabic 2" – Jane Wightwick & Mahmoud Gaafar
Required Course instruments and materials
"Arabic for Dummies" – Amine Bouchentouf Supplementary Materials from Arabic Media (articles, videos, TV shows, podcasts)

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment	Week	Hours	Weight(%)
mid-term exam	8	1	40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam	16	1	60

Student Work Load
Type of Work	Weekly Hours	Number of Weeks	Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice)	3	14	42
Outside Class
a) Reading	3	7	21
b) Search in internet/Library	3	10	30
c) Performance Project	0	0	0
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report	0	0	0
e) Term paper/Project	0	0	0
Oral Examination	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Laboratory exam	0	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam	5	5	25
mid-term exam	1	1	1
Own study for final exam	6	5	30
final exam	1	1	1
			0
			0
Total work load;			150