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 Unit of Study Outline  - 2009 lion
(This information is taken from the Handbook)
 

ARIS3680 - Approaches to Arabic and Islamic Studies

Undergraduate

Department: Arabic and Islamic Studies
School: School of Languages and Cultures
Semester(s): Semester 2
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: Assoc Prof Ahmad Shboul
 
 UoS Description: lion

This unit, which is a prerequisite for intending honours students, will provide students with a grounding in approaches, research tools and critical methodologies in various aspects of Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies today and familiarise them with a range of available resources to support research in this field. It will enable students to discuss issues with established researchers and to carry out practical exercises aimed at developing their critical and analytical skills and their ability to embark on their own individual research projects under supervision in specific areas of Arab, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

2 hours of seminars per week

 UoS Assessment: lion

Essay in English (3000 words) with a summary in Arabic (1000 words or an additional 1000 word assignment in English), 15 minute presentation in either Arabic or English (equivalent to 2000 words).

 UoS Readings/References: lion

Course readings, bibliography and brief notes will be available.

 Prerequisites: lion

Credit in ARIS2673 or ARIS3675 or ARIS2003 or ARIS2005, and credit in ARBC2613 or ARBC3635 or ARBC2103 or ARBC2313

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