ARBC3637 - Arabic Advanced Translation & Writing 7A

Semester 1, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Nijmeh Hajjar
Phone: +61 2 9036 7011
Email: nijmeh.hajjar@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit aims to further develop written fluency in Arabic and English through translation methodology and skills. The unit is designed to further strengthen students' advanced writing, reading, translation and interpreting ability. Practical tasks will include translation from Arabic into English and vice versa, using realistic contexts and a wide range of texts, including creative literature, the press, business and diplomatic correspondence and basic scientific, technical and literary documents.

Assessments

1x2hr exam (equivalent to 2000wds) (50%), written and oral exercises (equivalent to 800wds) (20%), 1x2.5hr mid-semester exam (25%), class participation (5%)

Textbooks

Consult the department

Classes

2x1-hr seminars/week

Prerequisites

ARBC1312 or ARBC2633

Prohibitions

ARBC2315, ARBC1101, ARBC1102, ARBC1611, ARBC1612

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