updated compulsory arabic language courses 1 2 courses outline 11-12- rcsi-bahrain

8/9/2019 Updated Compulsory Arabic Language Courses 1 2 Courses Outline 11-12- RCSI-Bahrain

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Compulsory

Arabic Language Courses

2.5 credits (1/2 Module)

RCSI Bahrain


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Compulsory Arabic Language Courses 1 & 2

Module : U200 & U300 Arabic Language Courses 1&2

ECTS : 2.5 Credits (62 hours)

Placement : 1st /

2nd

Semester of first year

Duration : 9 weeks (2 lecture hours per week & SDL)Co-ordinator : Rabab Al-Mouqahwi

1. U200 Arabic Language 1 (Native Arabic Speakers)

1. 1. Module Description:

The course aims to teach a variety of topics based on Arabic language and literature

within a medical context. The topics of the course are all highly-related to medicine

and assist both medical/ nursing students in a way that raise students awareness of

the importance of the Medical Arabic language and literature in their academic

study, daily life and future career. The course has been developed in response to

HEC instructions, see appendix 1.

1.2. Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:

Connect and compare some past medical concepts and situations to the current

medical situations through Arabic literature study.

Investigate & criticize the life of some famous medical physicians & nurses, and

identify lessons to learn from their studies and achievements. Identify causes and effects of some medical crisis and problems, and recommend

some appropriate realistic solutions through Arabic literature study.

Translate some given tasks from both Arabic English and English- Arabic.

Produce both correct written and oral communicative-medical Arabic language,

and apply it to real life situations.

Assess & peer correct written and oral work using correct Arabic language.

Conduct research for some current medical issues and present their work using

correct Arabic language.

1.3. Course Sub-Objectives

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Understand fully the concept of medicine and the way the medical education

was performed during the era of our old Arabic Islamic Physicians, and link this

to the current situation of the medical education.


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Have an overall idea about the most famous Arab Islamic physicians, their

achievements and what do they learn from their experience, studies and

achievements.

Analyse the reasons behind the rise & the decline of science & scientific research

in the Arab Islamic World, and develop effective recommendations to bring back

the golden days of Arabic medicine to its best (as a new generation of Arabmedical/nursing students).

Identify and analyse the causes and effects of the crisis of the Arabic scientific

thinking, and focus on the importance of the scientific research and its correct

procedures.

Apply the use of scientific research skills in Arabic language to research and

analyse some of the latest local and international medical topics and issues as a

group work assignment and present their work in front of the students in the

lecture to get benefit and open the door for students discussion.

Apply skills of critical thinking for a better critical reading in Arabic language;

especially in the medical/ nursing field.Understand and comprehend the concept of voluntary work, its importance, and

the ways of making use of this field for both nursing and medical students in

their academic and practical life.

Practice the use of some common medical Arabic terminology in both classic

Arabic and local dialect and their meanings in English, and apply the use of these

terms in communication and in translating and writing some medical documents

and reports; using correct language.

Assess written and oral work and correct their colleagues common mistakes.

Research, write and present their final project.

1.4. Methods of Instruction:

Students are required to read and prepare the text before each lecture and come ready

to participate and interact. Follow up activities will be completed by the students on the

VLE. This course encourages students to read and think critically in Arabic.

1.5. Marks and Standards

Module Lecture Hrs SDL

Summative

assessment Total

U200 Arabic

Language 118 39 5 62


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& Participation

Sum

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U200Arabic

Language 120% 80% 100% 2.5

a. Summative assessment:

Students are required to write a group project. Students will be assessed according to

the following criteria:

The written presentation project will comprise: 60%

The presentation will comprise: 20%

Total: 80%

Students will be given a medical Arabic case study, with a number of questions; they will

be asked to answer these questions, to analyse the case and the major problem and find

some recommended solutions. The format of the project will be provided to them with

the learning objectives & the marks distribution sheet (Notice: All will be done in Arabic,

and students will be asked to do some research and write the references used in a

correct way), and this is the written part of the final project.

The second part of this project will be oral, and it must be presented in front of studentsand a number of academic examiners. Students will be assessed according to their work

and performance following a certain criteria.

1.6. Course Evaluation

On completion of the course students will complete an evaluation sheet. Students who

are sponsored by Tamkeen will be sent another sheet for the course evaluation

provided by Tamkeen to fill in, and the evaluation analysis will be kept for both

Tamkeen and RCSI own records.

A sample of the Arabic Course evaluation is provided below in Appendix 2 below.


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1.8. Topic Syllabus for Arabic Language 1

Week Main Topic of the week Learning environment +

learning & teaching

materials

Focused issues/language &

lesson content/Continuous

Assessment

1 Medicine and Medical

Education in Islamic

History + Nursing in Islamic

History

PowerPoint Presentation

(Lecturing+ Whole Class

discussion)

Supplementary Materials+

(Copies of the

presentation slides)+

Self-directed learningmaterials on the VLE

Students compare between

their current medical study &

the way it was in Islamic

History.

-A reading text is posted on

the VLE for students to readand analyse in preparation for

the next lecture.

2 Continue on the lecture of

Medicine and Medical

Education in Islamic

History + Nursing in Islamic

History



discussion)


(Copies of the


Self-directed learning

materials on the VLE

Students compare between

their current medical study &

the way it was in Islamic

History.


the VLE for students to read

and analyse in preparation forthe next lecture.

3 Arab famous Islamic

physicians & nurses +

lessons to be learnt from

their studies, &

achievements in the field

of medicineand nursing



discussion)


(Copies of the




Studies, discoveries &

achievements in the field of

medicine.



and analyse in preparation for

the next lecture.

4 Ethics & Values for the

Medical Professions Learnt

from the old Famous

Arabic Islamic Physicians



discussion)


(Copies of the




Studies, discoveries &

achievements in the field of

medicine.




the next lecture.

5 The Medical Responsibility

in Old Arabic Islamic

Medicine & ModernMedicine



discussion)Supplementary Materials+

A reading text is posted on


and analyse in preparation forthe next lecture.


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(Copies of the




6 The rise & the decline of

science & scientificresearch in Islam & the

Arab world


(Lecturing+ Whole Classdiscussion)


(Copies of the




Causes and results of decline

+ suggestions for a new Arabicgolden age for education &

scientific research




the next lecture.

7 The Crisis of the Arabic

Scientific Thinking & the

Importance of ScientificResearch for both students

medics & nurses



discussion)


(Copies of the




Study the causes & the results

of this crisis, and find some

ways to overcome it+ the roleof the scientific research in

overcoming this crisis.




the next lecture.

8 Research skills &

applications in the field of

Medicine & Nursing, and

their role in enriching the

medical Arabic resources



discussion)


(Copies of the




Creating groups for thegroup project




the next lecture.

9 Continue on the lecture of

Research skills &

applications in the field of

Medicine & Nursing, and

their role in enriching the

medical Arabic resources



discussion)


(Copies of the




the next lecture.


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13 The basic translation skills

and their applications in

the field of medicine &

nursing



discussion) + Live

Educational Competition

Supplementary Materials+(Copies of the







the next lecture.

14 Correct ways for strategic

learning planning (short &

long terms), and assessing

some of the medical

written & oral work



discussion)


(Copies of thepresentation slides) +






the next lecture.

15 Focus on the common

experiences & challenges

in both the field of

medicine & the field of

nursing, how to benefit

from experiences ,and how

to face and cope withchallenges



discussion)


(Copies of thepresentation slides)+






the next lecture.

16 Group Workshops to work

on a sample project

(process)



discussion)

Supplementary Materials+(Copies of the




Final Project Work sheets

will be distributed

Familiarize students with the

best ways for doing projects

(Things to do & things to avoid)

Final Project description &

Work sheets will be

distributed (60%)


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Creating groups for the

project + distributing

suggested topics randomly

and identifying students

roles




the next lecture.

17 Group Workshops to

prepare & work on the

final group project

+

Course Evaluation



discussion)


(Copies of the


Self-directed learningmaterials on the VLE

Distribution of course

evaluation sheets + whole

class discussion on the

course learning out comes

& recommendations for

the course future

development




the next lecture.

Focus on students needs &

interests + strengths+weaknesses

Students Talk about their

feedback while completing

the course evaluation sheets.

A number of medical articles

& journals are posted on the

VLE for further reading forpleasure & to expand their

knowledge.

18 Oral presentation for the

final group project &

Assessment for students

performance

Presentation venue

preparation ( checking the

availability of a laptop,

data show, video

recording to document

students work,

assessment sheets for

referees to assessstudents

performanceetc).

Final project 60%

Final Submission of the

project written part ( process

work) 40%

Final project presentation

20%


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2. U300 Arabic Language 2 (Non-Native Arabic Speakers)

2. 1. Module Description:

This programme for learners of the Arabic language is divided into two levels (Levels

A and B) to facilitate the learning of students with different levels of knowledge in

Arabic. Students will be tested prior to commencement to ascertain their currentlevel of Arabic. The language topics of the course are related to medicine. This

course is to be followed by a low level Arabic language speakers & non- Arabic

speakers. The course has been developed in response to HEC instructions, see

appendix 1.

2.2. Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:

acquire the Arabic language phonology and script.

learn an essential bank of terminology (especially some basic medical terminology);

deal with word formation from the roots and form meaningful sentences.

understand the meaning of some commonly used phrases.

practise all the basic language skills (e.g. reading, listening, speaking & writing).

practise language terms such as spelling and basic grammar.

become more skillful in using the communicative-medical Arabic in real life situation

& refer it to their field of study.

2.3. Course Teaching Techniques

The course follows a communicative language teaching model and requires students to

work in individual, pair and group work. Therefore, students are taught in classes with a

maximum size of 20 students.

2.4. Methods of Instruction:

Students are required to read and prepare the text before each lecture and come ready

to participate and interact. Follow up activities will be completed by the students on the

VLE. This course encourages students to read and think critically in Arabic.


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2.5. Marks and Standards

Module Lecture Hrs SDLFormative

Assessment

Summative

AssessmentTotal

U300 Arabic

Language 2 18 40

2

2 62

ModuleNo.

ModuleType

Formative

Summative

Final

Presentation

Total

NoofCredits

Attendance

&

Participation

Continuous

Assessment

U300Arabic

Language 220% 40% 40% 100% 2.5

a. Formative assessment:

This course has a formative group written assignment of 40%. These comprise of four

quizzes of 10% each.

b. Summative assessment:

Students are required to write a group project. Students will be assessed according tothe following criteria:

The written presentation project will comprise: 40%

The presentation will comprise: 20%

Total: 60%

The summative project will take the form of a written and oral presentation in Arabic.

The oral presentation is presented in front of students and a number of academic

examiners. Students will be assessed according to their work and performance following

a certain criteria.

2.6. Further Learning

Students can further develop their Arabic Language Skills by attending the voluntary

after hours Arabic language classes; which are to be offered to RCSI Bahrain students.


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2.7. Course Evaluation

On completion of the course students complete an evaluation sheet.

2.7. References & Resources Used:

No. Title Author Publisher

Place & Date of

Publication

ISBN No.s & Name

of

Bookshop/Websites

available in

Price Purpose No. of

Items/Copies

Needed

1 Lets Speak

Arabic

Plus

An Audio

CD.

Pro.

Mohmoud

E. Saleh,Dr.

Mokhtar

T Hussain

& NassefM Abdel-

Aziz

AL- Tawbba

Bookshop

Riyadh, 2008 The National

Bookshop in Hoora& Family Bookshop

in Manama

BD. 10 Students

Course

Book

According to

students

Number

2 Learn

Arabic for

Kids

A set of

audio &visual CDs

www.elariss.com 7505004000009 BD.

7.500

Teaching

Resources

3 Kidergarten www.elariss.com The National

Bookshop Code:44166

BD.

9.000

Teaching

Resources

4 First

Thousand

Words

A set of

audio &visual CDs

The National

Bookshop in Hoora

Teaching

Resources

5 EducationalCharts

The NationalBookshop in Hoora

BD.1.000each

TeachingAids

Approximately20 Charts

6 EducationalCards

The NationalBookshop in Hoora

TeachingAids

A number ofboxes for

students

group work

7 Useful E-A

& A-EDictionaries

Teaching

ResourcesTo

Support

A number of

copiesaccording to

students
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and a customer, between a waiter/

waitress, and a customer in a

restaurant,

between an bank clerk /

accountant and a customer

Visual aids

SDL Supplementary Materials on

the VLE PLUS paper handouts

to vegetables & fruit,

food and drinks,

restaurant menus,

hotel bookings &

reservations, simple

bank procedures,different currencies

and prices.

6 In the restaurant

and the hotel

Currency andPrices

Dialogues between between a

waiter/ waitress, and a customer in

a restaurant.

Visual aids



Revision of previous

session.

Vocabulary related

to food and drinks,restaurant menus

,hotel bookings &

reservations, simple

bank procedures ,

different currencies

and prices.

Pronunciation of the

letters "Kha, Dal &

Thal", numbers (1-

5), Demonstratives

for males andfemales (singular or

plural).

7 In the street Different means of transportation

and associated pictures.

Role plays, games & short

dialogues.

Visual aids




session.

Vocabulary related

to the street, traffic,

means of

transportation,

extended family

members, friendshipand neighbourhood.

from daily life.


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8 Family members

and

social

relationships

Different associated pictures.


dialogues.

Visual aids




session.

Vocabulary related

to extended family

members, friendshipand neighbourhood.


letters Ra, Zai

Seen, Sheen, Sad &

Dad, numbers (1-

7), plus useful

relevant phrases

from daily life.

9 Clothes andtraditional

costumes

Different associated pictures &objects.


dialogues.

Visual aids



Revision of previoussession.

Vocabulary related

to clothes &

traditional costumes

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Doctor's clinic

Common

diseases and

their symptoms

Acting out (short plays)/role plays

and games.

Visual aids.

SDL Supplementary Materials onthe VLE PLUS paper handouts


session.

Common vocabulary

related to clinical

equipment, common

diseases and theirsymptoms.


letters Toa,Zhoa &

Ain, numbers (1-

10).


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11 Common

diseases and

their symptoms

Acting out (short plays)/role plays

and games.

Visual aids.



session.

Common vocabulary

related to common

diseases and their

symptoms.

12 Days of the week

Seasons

Short dialogues and games/ role

plays between the pharmacist &

the customer/ patient

Visual aids




session.

Vocabulary related

to days of the week,

seasons, and

medicines in the

pharmacy.Pronunciation of the

letters Ghain,Fa &

Qaf, numbers (1-

14)plus useful

relevant phrases

from daily life.

13 At the pharmacy Short dialogues and games/ role

plays between the pharmacist &

the customer/ patient

Visual aids




session.

Vocabulary related

to medicines in thepharmacy & medical

prescription.

14 Traditional

dishes and

special Bahrainioccasions

Hospital

Departments/W

ards

Role plays/Short dialogues &

games.

Visual aids

A fun day of learning and tasting

traditional sweets and Arabic

coffee.


session.

Vocabulary relatedto traditional dishes

and special Bahraini

occasions. Language

focus on hospital

departments/ wards,

pronunciation of the

letters Kaf, Lam ,


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Meem Nun, He,

Waw & Ya,

numbers (1-20),plus

useful relevant

phrases from daily

life.

15 Jobs plus

hospital

specialties

Common

adjectives &

colours

Time

Role plays/Short dialogues

Learning games

Visual aids




session.

Vocabulary related

to jobs and hospital

specialties, colours,

common adjectives

and time. Revisingpronunciation of all

the alphabetical

letters that have

been taught, plus

useful relevant

phrases from daily

life.

16 Doctors basic

equipment

Role plays/Short dialogues

Detailed handout given to students

for writing their course reflection



Final revision of

previous sessions.

Vocabulary related

to doctors basic

equipment,

pronunciation of

new words and

phrases, plus useful

relevant phrases

from daily life.

17 Preparation for

the written part

of the project

performance

Understanding

Detailed handout given to students

for writing their course reflection

and the sketch



Explain the

requirements for the

course reflection

and monitoring and

assisting students

while writing their


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procedures for

writing the

course reflection

own sketch for the

project.

18 Work on projects

and practice.

Perform GroupWork

Group work, group practice, whole

class discussion and feedback.



Final Project (40%)

Final Submission for

the written part of

the final project

(20%)

Oral presentation

(20%)


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Level B Pre-Intermediate Arabic for Arabic Language Learners

Week Topic Learning environment Focus/Language &

Grammar Content

1 Human body

parts (A)


dialogues / conversation

Supplementary materials

Visual aids & objects-Educational CDs & DVDs (Audio +

Video) are used during the whole

course.



Medical terminology

and phrases of

human body parts

and their meanings,pronunciation,

functions and usage.

2 Human body

parts (B)



Supplementary materialsVisual aids & objects

-Educational CDs & DVDs (Audio +

Video) are used during the whole

course.




session.

Medical terminology

and phrases of

human body parts

and their meanings,

pronunciation,

functions and usage

3 Human Body

Systems & their

Functions

Related medical knowledge games


Visual aids & objects




session.

Medical terminology

and phrases of

human body systems.

Pronunciation &

usage.

4 Hospital Team Role plays, games & short



Visual aids



session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,meanings and use.

5 Hospital

Departments

and Wards




Visual aids


session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the


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pronunciation,

meanings and use.

6 Hospital

Specialties



Supplementary materialsVisual aids




session.

Medical terminologyand phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,

meanings and use.

7 Common

Diseases and

their symptoms




Visual aids




session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, thepronunciation,

meanings & use.

8 Viruses and

Bacteria plus

associated

diseases




Visual aids




session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,

meanings & use.

9 Taking a patient

history 1




Visual aids




session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,

meanings and use.

10 Doctor's Clinic

MedicalEquipment


dialogues / conversationSupplementary materials

Visual aids




session.Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,

meanings and use.


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11 Pain and areas of

referred pain




Visual aids



session.

Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics, the

pronunciation,meanings and use.


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meanings and use.

17 Dealing with the

Elderly


dialogues / conversation andacting out short plays


Visual aids & objects



Final revision of the

previous sessions.Medical terminology

and phrases related

to the topics,

pronunciation,

meanings and use.

18 Perform Projects

Course

Evaluation

Group work, group practice, whole

class discussion & feed back.

Project presentation



Final Project (40%)

Final Submission for

the written part of

the final project

(20%)

Oral presentation

(20%)


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