ARAB 191: Introduction to Arabic Linguistics



ARAB 191: Introduction to Arabic LinguisticsInstructor Information:Instructor: Khaled HuthailyOffice: LA 431Email: khaled.huthaily@umontana.eduPhone: (406) 243-6602Office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 12:00 to 1:00 & By AppointmentCourse Description:ARAB 191 (Introduction to Arabic Linguistics) is designed to helps students build the foundation for the Arabic language as a scientific study. At this introductory level, previous knowledge of Arabic and/or linguistic is not expected. This course will serve a wide range of students: native and non-native students of Arabic and/or linguistics.Learning Outcomes:This is an introductory course at the 100-level. With this in mind, the learning outcomes will reflect the knowledge that topics in the course introduce; these include brief introductions to:the history of ArabicArabic dialectologyPhonologyPhonotacticsMorphologySyntaxEnglish-Arabic Contrastive Analysisetc.By the end of the course, students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of the structure of the Arabic language from a scientific perspective. Learners of Arabic will develop the knowledge that will help them improve their Arabic language skills. Native speakers of Arabic will build the linguistic knowledge that will help to understand how their own first language functions at the phonological, morphological and syntactic levels. Non-learners of Arabic will also find the course helpful in that it will help them examine how a foreign language (other than their first language) functions. Based on some research findings, knowing how your own first language functions helps adults in the process of learning a second language.Required textbook:The following textbook is required:“Arabic: A Linguistic Introduction” by Karin C. RydingThe field of Arabic linguistics textbooks is still at the early stages. Thus, students are required to take notes during class. When possible, the instructor will share handouts and/or digital materials with the students.Required assignments and tests:CriteriaPointsNotesQuiz 1 20Towards the end of the Phonology section: Classroom AnnouncementQuiz 2 20During the Morphology section: Classroom AnnouncementQuiz 320During the Syntax section: Classroom AnnouncementFinal Exam/Project40More information will be discussed in class.TOTAL100Course guidelines and policies:Student Conduct CodeThe Student Conduct Code at the University of Montana embodies and promotes honesty, integrity, accountability, rights, and responsibilities associated with constructive citizenship in our academic community. This Code describes expected standards of behavior for all students, including academic conduct and general conduct, and it outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the campus processes for adjudicating alleged violations. More information: AttendanceIf a student does not attend the first two class meetings may be required to drop the course. This rule allows for early identification of class vacancies to permit other students to add into classes. Students absent and not allowed to remain must drop the course by CyberBear or turn in a drop slip to the Registration Counter in Griz Central to avoid receiving a failing grade. Students who know they will be absent should contact me in advance. More information: Course WithdrawalIf a student decides to withdraw from classes, the student should contact the University Registrar's Office in Griz Central, located in the Lommasson Center, and complete a withdrawal form to begin the official withdrawal process. Please feel free to contact me first if any arrangements need to be made before withdrawal. More information: Disability ModificationsThe University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (). If you think you may have a disability adversely affecting your academic performance, and you have not already registered with Disability Services, please contact Disability Services in Lommasson Center 154 or call 406.243.2243. I will work with you and Disability Services to provide an appropriate modification. Assignment ExpectationsStudents are expected to read the assigned chapters (announced in the classroom on a weekly basis) before coming to class. They are expected to participate in classroom discussions and demonstrate that they have read the chapters before class. The instructor believes that the best syllabus is the one that is based not only on the teacher’s experience and the course’s goals, but also on the students’ needs and interests. Since this is the first time this course is offered, the instructor encourages students to share feedback with him at any time during the course.Grading policyGrades will be assigned as follows:GradePointsGPAA93-1004A-90-923.7B+87-893.3B83-863B-80-822.7C+77-792.3C73-762C-70-721.7D+67-691.3D63-661D-60-620.7F0-590 ................
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