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141151 SE Analysis of Arab Media (2020W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 15 participants
Language: Arabic, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 13.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 20.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 27.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 03.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 10.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 17.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 24.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 01.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 15.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 12.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 19.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Tuesday 26.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar aims at exploring the current use of Arabic language (both spoken and written) in diverse types of Media. The approach will be twofold: there will be both a practical and a theoretical part.

The practical part will consist of reading and watching selected material (both written and audiovisual) from different Arabic media. We will take Lebanon (2005-2020) as a case study. A selection of relevant topics (elections, revolutions and revolts, economic crisis, etc.) will be studied with their respective vocabulary and real samples of language. The main aim is to provide the students with the necessary tools for them to be able to understand and work with Arabic written and spoken media content in a variety of topics.

The material of the practical part will be entirely in Arabic and debates in the class will take place also ideally in Arabic (so a previous intermediate - advance knowledge of the language is desirable).

The theoretical part will consist of reading and discussing academic articles that explore a variety of issues within the use of Arabic in the media. A special focus will be placed on the wide range of linguistic variation present in Arabic Media, including the phenomena of code mixing and code switching. In this seminar, we will regard media as a platform that “creates in between spaces that serve as excellent sites for the negotiation of identities” (Eid, 2007:405). In this sense, students will be encouraged to develop and analytical and critical view towards the use of language in the media in order to discover and discuss in class the linguistic ideologies and attitudes behind specific linguistic choices in the context of Arabic media.

Assessment and permitted materials

This course has a communicative approach. This means that students NEED to read and work on texts and assignments before class. The time in class will be used mainly for activities, group discussions and debates that will build on these readings.

1) Attendance is required. In case of absence, students will be required to review the contents of the class and to present the necessary assignments in the next session. The maximum number of absences allowed is 3. Students who miss more than 3 classes will not be evaluated.

2) Punctuality is expected and required from students. Delays superior to 10 minutes will be considered 1/2 absence.

3) Participation is essential. Every student is an essential component of the class. Students' participation is also the main indicator for the instructor to evaluate whether students have done their designated readings and/or assimilated the contents previously seen in class.

4) Weekly assignments. There will be weekly readings (for the theoretical part) and weekly assignments (for the practical part) that will normally amount to approx. 40-60 pages. Some weeks, additional (short) assignments might be also required from the students.

5) A respectful and positive attitude. In this course, we will be dealing with sensitive topics, such as politics, religion, gender, etc. It is of the utmost importance that students come to class with an open and scientific mind. The objective of the class is to explore the diversity of opinions and approaches towards specific sociolinguistic topics in order to broaden our knowledge and awareness on these topics, rather than to impose our personal views about them on others. Lacks of respect will not be tolerated UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance: 10%
Active participation & weekly assignments: 30%
Midterm assignment: 20%
Final research paper: 40%

60% of the aforementioned requirements must be met for the student to complete the course successfully.

Passing the research paper (more than 20/40) is a requirement to pass the course.

All the requirements and assessment criteria might be subject to change depending on the development of the Covid-19 situation in Austria.

Examination topics

The evaluation of this course is continuous. The students' positive attitude, interest and dedication towards this course are HIGHLY appreciated and valued in the final evaluation.

Reading list

A detailed bibliography for the course will be provided the first day of class. All the readings and videos that students might need (and some more) will be uploaded on Moodle on a weekly basis.

Association in the course directory

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Last modified: We 09.08.2023 00:17