Arabic with Middle Eastern and North African Studies - Bachelor's Course
The course contains sixth semester studies in Arabic with Middle East and North African studies and leads to a bachelor's degree in the Middle East's language and cultures.
Within this course you will work with your degree project. The course also gives an overview of the academic study of the Arabic language, with a focus on linguistics and the history of the Arabic language, as well as in-depth studies in theory and method.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
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Welcome activities
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Within this course you will work with your degree project. The course also gives an overview of the academic study of the Arabic language, with a focus on linguistics and the history of the Arabic language, as well as in-depth studies in theory and method.
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Course structure
The course contains three modules.
Modules
Language and Society, 7.5 credits
Language is a central part of society. This module focuses on language as a linguistic system and language as a social phenomenon. The student will learn basic linguistic principles and will be introduced to sociolinguistics as an academic subject. The student will gain knowledge of the languages of the Middle East and North Africa, with a special focus on Arabic and will be introduced to issues such as the basic principles of linguistics and sociolinguistics, language variation, attitudes to languages, language policy, colloquialism, gender and social groups.Theory and method, 7.5 credits
Within the framework of this module, the student will, in consultation with a supervisor, choose a scientific theoretical or methodological discourse and read and analyze literature that deals with the relevant theory and method and provide an overview of previous research and empirical data.Degree project, 15 credits
In this module, the student must write a degree project in the main area of Middle Eastern languages and cultures. The course deals with the formal and theoretical requirements of a degree project and gives the student practice in independently and critically producing a scientific study.Teaching format
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.
Teaching sessions are compulsory.
Within the framework of the module Degree Project, 15 credits, individual supervision and group supervision are given.
Course details and resources
Course information, details and literature list for Spring 25 can be found in the learning platform Athena
Please note that only registered students have access to downloadable resources as a PDF document in Athena.
Assessment
For assessments see the course description in Swedish.
Examiner
Examiner full course: Elena Chiti
Language and Society, 7.5 credits
Examiner module: Elie WardiniTheory and Method, 7.5 credits
Examiner module: Elena ChitiDegree project, 15 credits
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Eastern and North Africa's Languages and Cultures?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.seDirector of Studies:
Martin Säfström
Phone: 08-16 29 43
