Basic Modern Standard Arabic 2
Course code
HIL6605.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Araabia standardkeele algtase 2
Course title in English
Basic Modern Standard Arabic 2
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
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lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
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lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
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Brief description of the course
During the course, students achieve proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) corresponding approximately to CEFR level A2. The course covers the plural and elative forms of adjectives, participles and maṣdars, as well as key syntactic structures (such as kāna and its “sisters,” nominal and compound constructions). It also introduces the basic forms of triliteral and quadriliteral verbs, the passive voice, and conditional and passive sentence structures.
Particular emphasis is placed on the development of reading skills, including the comprehension of simpler classical Arabic texts, as well as on the use of the language in a wider range of academic and everyday contexts.
Learning takes place through guided instruction, practical grammar and communication exercises, reading and analysis of texts, and both oral and written expression. The course supports the development of analytical thinking, independent learning, and self-regulation skills, as well as the informed use of digital tools in language learning
Particular emphasis is placed on the development of reading skills, including the comprehension of simpler classical Arabic texts, as well as on the use of the language in a wider range of academic and everyday contexts.
Learning takes place through guided instruction, practical grammar and communication exercises, reading and analysis of texts, and both oral and written expression. The course supports the development of analytical thinking, independent learning, and self-regulation skills, as well as the informed use of digital tools in language learning
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- demonstrates systematic knowledge of the core grammatical structures of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) at approximately CEFR A2 level, including morphology (e.g., adjective forms, participles, maṣdars, verb forms) and key syntactic constructions (e.g., kāna and its “sisters,” nominal and compound structures, conditional and passive sentences);
- reads and understands adapted texts, including simple original classical Arabic texts, applying appropriate grammatical knowledge;
- uses Arabic in oral and written communication in everyday and simple academic contexts in accordance with communicative situations and cultural context;
- analyses and interprets simple texts;
- applies acquired grammatical knowledge in producing simple spoken and written texts;
- uses digital tools purposefully in language learning and evaluates learning materials critically;
- manages their learning process independently, applying appropriate learning strategies and demonstrating self-regulation;
- demonstrates systematic knowledge of the core grammatical structures of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) at approximately CEFR A2 level, including morphology (e.g., adjective forms, participles, maṣdars, verb forms) and key syntactic constructions (e.g., kāna and its “sisters,” nominal and compound structures, conditional and passive sentences);
- reads and understands adapted texts, including simple original classical Arabic texts, applying appropriate grammatical knowledge;
- uses Arabic in oral and written communication in everyday and simple academic contexts in accordance with communicative situations and cultural context;
- analyses and interprets simple texts;
- applies acquired grammatical knowledge in producing simple spoken and written texts;
- uses digital tools purposefully in language learning and evaluates learning materials critically;
- manages their learning process independently, applying appropriate learning strategies and demonstrating self-regulation;
Teacher
Alice Volkonski
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