Course: Arabic in Israel: Conversation

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Course title Arabic in Israel: Conversation
Course code JUD/AK1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Uličná Lenka, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to Basic Communication Greetings, self-introduction, where are you are from, how are you? 2. Family Family members; "Do you have siblings?" etc. A simple family tree - describing one's own family 3. Home and Housing Describing an apartment, rooms, and furniture Role-play: visiting someone's home 4. Food and Drink Ordering food, favorite dishes Practical conversation: "At a restaurant" 5. Daily Routine Describing one's day, time expressions, activities Short conversations: "What do you do in the morning?" 6. Leisure and Hobbies Music, sports, culture Listening activity: music 7. Shopping and Money Asking about prices, making comparisons Role-play: "In a souvenir shop" 8. Travel and Transportation Getting from one place to another; cities and villages Map activity: describing directions 9. Work and Studies What we do; studying languages Conversations about profession and school 10. Body and Health Parts of the body, how you feel, visiting a doctor Simulation: a doctor's visit 11. Holidays and Traditions Muslim and Christian holidays and customs Cultural exchange: what we celebrate and how 12. Review and Mini-Projects Short presentations, role-plays, conversations Revision of all topics in an engaging format Evaluation The course is based on instructor-designed materials prepared specifically for each cohort, allowing the content and activities to be closely aligned with the students' level, interests, and learning objectives.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course is intended for beginners who wish to acquire basic conversational skills in Israeli Colloquial Arabic, with no prior knowledge of the language required. Instruction focuses on practical communicative competence and the active use of vocabulary in everyday situations. Grammar is not the primary objective of the course; instead, emphasis is placed on listening comprehension, understanding, and speaking. The course makes use of authentic materials. Students will acquire the language naturally through conversation with a native speaker, interactive games, role-play scenarios, and thematic units such as family, food, holidays, and travel. Lecturer: Inas Abu Ayash Habiballah
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: - engage in basic conversation in Israeli Colloquial Arabic; - understand and actively use practical vocabulary related to common everyday situations (such as greetings, family, food, shopping, travel, work, and holidays); - ask and respond to simple questions; - demonstrate a basic cultural awareness of the environment of Arab citizens of Israel and the context in which the language is used; - conduct a short conversation without the need for support in Czech or English; - develop greater confidence in communicating with native speakers and gain motivation for the further development of their language skills.
Prerequisites
The seminar is intended for students of Jewish Studies as well as for interested students from all other disciplines.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Students are expected to participate actively in class, engage in conversations, and contribute to group activities. The course is based on direct communication with the instructor and fellow participants; regular attendance is therefore essential. The maximum permitted absence is two seminar sessions per semester. In cases of greater absence, students may request an individual form of compensation (for example, in the form of a homework assignment or a short presentation).
Recommended literature
  • Kolektiv autorů. Arabština ? konverzace. Brno. 2025.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Jewish and Israeli Studies (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -