ID:
28R023-M2
Dettaglio:
SSD: Arabic Language and Literature
Duration: 36
CFU: 6
Located in:
BERGAMO
Url:
MODERN LANGUAGES FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION - 28-R/PERCORSO COMUNE Year: 2
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (22/02/2027 - 04/06/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to develop advanced Arabic language proficiency through the analysis of issues related to sustainable development, environmental protection, and international cooperation, fostering the integration of linguistic, intercultural, documentary, and digital competences through research activities and project-based learning.
Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes, in accordance with the Dublin Descriptors:
Knowledge and understanding
- deepen their knowledge of contemporary Arabic through the analysis of authentic texts related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental policies, international cooperation, and civil society initiatives in the Arab world;
- understand specialized terminology and the main discourse structures used in documents produced by international organizations, governmental institutions, NGOs, and Arabic-language media;
- demonstrate knowledge of the cultural, social, and institutional contexts in which environmental and sustainable development policies are developed in Arab countries.
Applying knowledge and understanding
- use Arabic, both orally and in writing, to analyse, synthesize, and critically re-elaborate specialized documents;
- identify, select, and critically evaluate Arabic-language sources produced by institutions, international organizations, and NGOs;
- design and produce multilingual communication materials (such as posters, thematic dossiers, presentations, podcasts, infographics, or other multimedia outputs), integrating Arabic with another language studied by the student and compiling them into a learning portfolio;
- use digital and artificial intelligence tools critically, transparently, and responsibly to support documentary research, translation, language revision, and scientific communication.
Making judgements
- critically assess the reliability of Arabic-language sources and the information produced by governmental and non-governmental actors;
- interpret linguistic, cultural, and communicative phenomena with due consideration for local specificities and intercultural dynamics;
- formulate well-reasoned evaluations of the communication strategies employed in documents concerning sustainable development and environmental protection.
Communication skills
- communicate effectively in Arabic with an appropriate level of linguistic accuracy and pragmatic competence on topics related to sustainable development and the environment;
- present and discuss the outcomes of their work using appropriate language, registers, and communication tools in both academic and public dissemination contexts;
- collaborate effectively in group projects by integrating linguistic, documentary, and digital competences.
Learning skills
- develop autonomous strategies for further learning and professional development through the use of bibliographic resources, databases, and authentic Arabic-language materials;
- acquire a research-oriented working method based on collaboration and the production of complex academic and professional outputs;
- strengthen competences that support further study, research, and employment in national and international contexts, particularly in the fields of language mediation, international cooperation, non-governmental organizations, and intercultural communication.
Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to have Arabic language proficiency at CEFR level B1, equivalent to the level attained upon completion of the Bachelor's Degree in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (LLSM) offered by the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Bergamo.
For first-year students, Language Learning Activities (AAL) are delivered online in order to consolidate and further enhance language competences at B1 level.
For first-year students, Language Learning Activities (AAL) are delivered online in order to consolidate and further enhance language competences at B1 level.
Teaching Methods
The course adopts a student-centred approach, combining interactive lectures with active learning methodologies aimed at the integrated development of linguistic, communicative, and project-based competences.
Teaching activities include:
- guided analysis of authentic Arabic-language texts produced by international organizations, institutions, NGOs, and the media;
- collaborative problem-solving activities and discussions based on case studies addressing environmental issues in the Arab world;
- Project-Based Learning, through the progressive development of a learning portfolio, either individually or in small groups;
- workshop-based activities focusing on documentary research, translation, and multilingual communication, combining Arabic with another language studied as part of the student’s degree programme;
- the critical and responsible use of digital and artificial intelligence tools to support research, linguistic analysis, text revision, and the production of multimedia content.
Independent study includes the identification and analysis of Arabic-language sources, preparation of assigned activities, and the progressive development of the learning portfolio.
Assessment Methods
Admission to the written and oral examinations of the official course is subject to passing the tests related to the Language Learning Activities (AAL), whose syllabi are available on the website of the University Language Centre (CLA).
For first-year students, the prerequisite AAL are: AAL Arabic Language LM I - Preparatory Course in Translation and Written Expression and AAL Arabic Language LM I - Oral Presentation and Expression.
For second-year students, the prerequisite AAL are: AAL Arabic Language LM II - Oral Presentation, Preparatory Course in Audiovisual Subtitling and AAL Arabic Language LM II - Preparatory Course in Mediation, Interpreting and Specialised Translation.
Examinations for first-year students
Assessment covers Module A, taught in the first semester, and Module B, taught in the second semester. The course is worth 12 ECTS credits and includes a single final examination from the summer exam session.
Examinations for second-year students
Assessment covers Module B and the Seminar. The written examination will concern both; specific instructions for the Seminar will be provided in the relevant Moodle course. The oral examination will focus on Module B. The course is worth 12 ECTS credits and includes a single final examination from the summer exam session.
Assessment for Module B
For both groups, assessment for Module B includes a learning portfolio, its final presentation, a written examination and an individual oral examination. These components assess linguistic, communicative, critical and methodological skills. The final mark for the integrated Module A + Module B examination is expressed out of thirty.
Learning portfolio
The portfolio includes assignments produced during the course, such as posters, thematic dossiers, presentations, podcasts, infographics or other multimedia products, based on authentic Arabic-language sources. It documents the student’s learning process and ability to integrate linguistic, documentary, communicative and digital skills. It is presented and discussed during the final class.
Written examination
The written examination assesses the ability to understand, analyse and rework authentic Arabic-language texts on sustainable development and environmental protection. It includes reading comprehension, analysis of specialised vocabulary, and linguistic, textual and multimodal mediation activities, such as summarising, reformulating and adapting content for different audiences and contexts. It complements the translation activities included in the examination and contributes to the overall assessment of language skills. The use of a dictionary is permitted.
Individual oral examination
The oral examination assesses proficiency in Arabic, critical understanding of the topics covered, and the ability to discuss the linguistic, methodological and communicative choices made in the portfolio.
Assessment will consider the knowledge and skills expected in the course, with attention to lexical, morphosyntactic, pragmatic and phonological accuracy, terminological precision, suitability to the assigned task, command of linguistic analysis tools, ability to analyse authentic sources, and ability to carry out linguistic and textual mediation tasks.
Assessment is expressed out of thirty according to the following bands:
Excellent (30 with honours) – Knowledge and skills fully acquired and applied with precision, effectiveness and autonomy.
Very good (30-27) – Very solid knowledge and skills, applied confidently; minor and non-recurring errors may be present.
Good (26-24) – Adequate knowledge and skills, with some uncertainty; errors are not serious or systematic.
Satisfactory (23-18) – Basic knowledge and skills acquired, but applied partially or with evident errors.
Fail (below 18) – Gaps in knowledge and inadequate skills; numerous errors compromise the task.
For first-year students, the prerequisite AAL are: AAL Arabic Language LM I - Preparatory Course in Translation and Written Expression and AAL Arabic Language LM I - Oral Presentation and Expression.
For second-year students, the prerequisite AAL are: AAL Arabic Language LM II - Oral Presentation, Preparatory Course in Audiovisual Subtitling and AAL Arabic Language LM II - Preparatory Course in Mediation, Interpreting and Specialised Translation.
Examinations for first-year students
Assessment covers Module A, taught in the first semester, and Module B, taught in the second semester. The course is worth 12 ECTS credits and includes a single final examination from the summer exam session.
Examinations for second-year students
Assessment covers Module B and the Seminar. The written examination will concern both; specific instructions for the Seminar will be provided in the relevant Moodle course. The oral examination will focus on Module B. The course is worth 12 ECTS credits and includes a single final examination from the summer exam session.
Assessment for Module B
For both groups, assessment for Module B includes a learning portfolio, its final presentation, a written examination and an individual oral examination. These components assess linguistic, communicative, critical and methodological skills. The final mark for the integrated Module A + Module B examination is expressed out of thirty.
Learning portfolio
The portfolio includes assignments produced during the course, such as posters, thematic dossiers, presentations, podcasts, infographics or other multimedia products, based on authentic Arabic-language sources. It documents the student’s learning process and ability to integrate linguistic, documentary, communicative and digital skills. It is presented and discussed during the final class.
Written examination
The written examination assesses the ability to understand, analyse and rework authentic Arabic-language texts on sustainable development and environmental protection. It includes reading comprehension, analysis of specialised vocabulary, and linguistic, textual and multimodal mediation activities, such as summarising, reformulating and adapting content for different audiences and contexts. It complements the translation activities included in the examination and contributes to the overall assessment of language skills. The use of a dictionary is permitted.
Individual oral examination
The oral examination assesses proficiency in Arabic, critical understanding of the topics covered, and the ability to discuss the linguistic, methodological and communicative choices made in the portfolio.
Assessment will consider the knowledge and skills expected in the course, with attention to lexical, morphosyntactic, pragmatic and phonological accuracy, terminological precision, suitability to the assigned task, command of linguistic analysis tools, ability to analyse authentic sources, and ability to carry out linguistic and textual mediation tasks.
Assessment is expressed out of thirty according to the following bands:
Excellent (30 with honours) – Knowledge and skills fully acquired and applied with precision, effectiveness and autonomy.
Very good (30-27) – Very solid knowledge and skills, applied confidently; minor and non-recurring errors may be present.
Good (26-24) – Adequate knowledge and skills, with some uncertainty; errors are not serious or systematic.
Satisfactory (23-18) – Basic knowledge and skills acquired, but applied partially or with evident errors.
Fail (below 18) – Gaps in knowledge and inadequate skills; numerous errors compromise the task.
Contents
The course develops advanced Arabic language proficiency through the analysis of authentic Arabic-language texts focusing on sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arab world.
The following topics will be covered:
- specialized terminology related to sustainable development and international cooperation;
- forests and biodiversity;
- marine and coastal ecosystem conservation;
- desertification, sustainable water resource management, and climate change adaptation;
- analysis and translation of documents produced by international organizations, governmental institutions, and civil society organizations;
- production of multilingual communication materials (e.g. posters, thematic dossiers, presentations, podcasts, infographics, or other multimedia outputs) based on authentic Arabic-language sources and related to one of the topics addressed during the course.
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More information
Students are strongly encouraged to attend both the official course lectures and the required Language Learning Activities (AAL). They may also join the guided study groups organised by the University Language Centre (CLA), with the support of a tutor available to help students review and consolidate grammatical, linguistic and translation-related topics.
The learning objectives, course contents and assessment methods are the same for attending and non-attending students. Non-attending students are required to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course, or in any case well in advance of the examination, in order to agree on the practical arrangements for preparing the learning portfolio and related activities.
Enrolment on the Moodle e-learning platform is compulsory in order to take the examination. Students should contact the lecturer to obtain the access key.
The written examination is valid for 18 months.
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