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2120128 - Poslovni arapski jezik

Course specification
Course title
Acronym 2120128
Study programme
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status
    Condition The student must be registered for the ongoing academic year. Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Students will improve their Arabic language used in written and oral business communication. They will master vocabulary, syntax, pragmatics, and the style of business Arabic language. They will become acquainted with Arabic business culture, customs, and etiquette.
    The outcome Students understand, compose, and translate various types of business texts. They engage in business correspondence. They navigate successfully in business conversations, discussions, and negotiations. They understand Arabic business culture, etiquette, and customs.
    Contents
    URL to the subject page https://arapskiprevod.rs/poslovni-arapski-jezik/
    Contents of lectures Arabic business culture and etiquette. Differences between Serbian and Arabic business culture. Structure of Arabic business letters. Common expressions used in business correspondence. Lexical, syntactic, pragmatic, and stylistic features of Business Arabic.
    Contents of exercises The practical part includes reading and translating various types of business texts. These texts can be customized to students' preferences, interests, and needs (for example, economics, law, management, finance, marketing, banking). Business correspondence (job applications, ordering and returning goods, requests, complaints, claims, reservations, etc.). Business conversations (job interviews, etc.). Various types of exercises focused on both written and oral production.
    Literature
    1. Raji M. Rammuny, Business Arabic, Advanced Level: Authentic Texts and Audiovisual Materials. University of Michigan Press, 2000. (Original title)
    2. Raji M. Rammuny, Business Arabic, Intermediate Level: Language, Culture and Communication. University of Michigan Press, 2000. (Original title)
    3. Mahmoud Altarabin. The Routledge Course in Arabic Business Translation: Arabic-English-Arabic. London: Taylor & Francis, 2021. (Original title)
    4. Mahmoud Altarabin. The Routledge Course on Media, Legal and Technical Translation: English-Arabic-English. London: Taylor & Francis, 2020. (Original title)
    5. John Mace. Business Arabic: An Essential Vocabulary. Edinburgh University Press, 2008. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 1
    Methods of teaching Reading and translation exercises in both directions. Composing business letters and emails. Conversation. Other activities that help students learn Arabic business vocabulary and syntax.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 20 Test paper 60
    Practical lessons Oral examination
    Projects
    Colloquia 20
    Seminars