Arabic Studies

Arabic language is deeply relatedtothegeneralgrowthanddevelopmentofhumanbeingsintoday’s life, including and not limited to traditional, economical and political life. Teaching gand learning of Arabic is a vital instrument for acquiring, disseminating and application of knowledge. Arabic language is one of Nigerian Languages and the language of many sister African countries and a major international language.

TheobjectivesoftheBAArabic areto; 1. Introduce students to the phonology and script of classical/modern standard Arabic andcovers the basic morphology and syntax of the written language. Emphasis on thedevelopment of the four skills (reading, speaking, listening and writing).Samples ofmodern(contemporary)andclassicalstylesofwritingintroducedintobasicsyllabus,andaudio-visualmaterial fromthecontemporaryArabicmedia; 2. Undertake thorough review and continuation of literary (classic and modern) Arabicgrammarwithemphasisonreading,writing,speakingandlisteningcomprehension; 3. Acquaint the learner through reading of classical Islamic texts, with emphasis on Qur’ān,Hadîth,Sira,andTafsirLiterature;thecorpusof"Adab"(Belles-Lettres)literature,aswellasvarious pieces ofclassical Arabicpoetry; 4. Produce graduates conversant with contemporary political, social, religious, and culturalissues in the Arab world. Advanced reading and speaking skills, with some attention towritingandlisteningcomprehension;and 5. Enhancethecapacity ofthelearner.

Emphases on the use of computer and digital technology in translation, Phonetics, Morphology etc

InadditiontoUTMErequirements,theprospectivecandidatefora4-yeardegreeprogramme isexpectedtohaveobtainedcreditpassesinfiveSeniorSecondaryCertificate(SSC)subjectsor its equivalent, which should include Arabic and English. Candidates with a recognizedUniversity/National diploma, NCE or their equivalents in Arabic language are also eligible foradmissionintoa3-yeardegreeprogrammethroughtheDirect EntryMode

Tograduateinthisprogramme, acandidatemusthave: 1. completedandpassedallthecourseshe/sheregisteredfor,includingallcompulsorycoursesand required/electivecoursesasmaybeofferedbytheUniversity/Faculty; 2. completedandpassedtheprescribednumberofcourses,includingallcompulsorycourses; 3. obtainedaminimumCGPAspecified by theUniversity butnotlessthan1.0,and 4. earnedtheminimumcreditunitsofnotlessthan120forUTMEstudentsand90forDirectEntry.

1. WiththeskillsacquiredinteachingArabicassecondlanguagethegraduateofthisprogrammecanbe employed as ArabicTeacher. 2. AftergoingthroughthecourseoncomputerhecanopenhisownArabicbusinesscentrefortypesetting andediting. 3. Alsothedoorisopenforhimtobeatranslator,interpreter,broadcasterorresearcheretc.