Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic
Course code
HIL6602.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Araabia standardkeele põhialused
Course title in English
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Brief description of the course
The course focuses on acquiring foundational knowledge and provides a basis for progressing towards CEFR level A1. Students learn the basic structures of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and their application in simple communicative situations in everyday and academic contexts, with an understanding of the cultural background. The course covers the Arabic alphabet and pronunciation, basic morphological categories (nouns, adjectives, and verbs), and simple syntactic structures (nominal, verbal, and interrogative sentences).
Learning takes place through guided instruction, practical grammar and communication exercises, reading and interpretation of texts, and both oral and written expression. Students set learning goals, reflect on their learning process, and use digital tools purposefully in language learning.
Learning takes place through guided instruction, practical grammar and communication exercises, reading and interpretation of texts, and both oral and written expression. Students set learning goals, reflect on their learning process, and use digital tools purposefully in language learning.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- demonstrates knowledge of the basic structures of Arabic (alphabet, pronunciation, morphology, and syntax);
- applies acquired knowledge to construct and understand simple sentences in Arabic;
- uses Arabic in basic oral and written communication;
- analyses and interprets simple texts;
- manages their learning process independently and uses appropriate learning strategies and digital tools;
- demonstrates basic awareness of the cultural context of the Arabic language.
- demonstrates knowledge of the basic structures of Arabic (alphabet, pronunciation, morphology, and syntax);
- applies acquired knowledge to construct and understand simple sentences in Arabic;
- uses Arabic in basic oral and written communication;
- analyses and interprets simple texts;
- manages their learning process independently and uses appropriate learning strategies and digital tools;
- demonstrates basic awareness of the cultural context of the Arabic language.
Teacher
Alice Volkonski
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