Associate Degree in Arabic

Introduction

The Department of Arabic Language & Literature is one of the pioneering departments at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), established in 1974.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or Equivalent certificate or SSC with Khasa alongwith IBCC Equivalence

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

69

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Mode

9382

Functional English

3(3+0)

ODL

9424

Quantitative Reasoning-I

3(3+0)

ODL

9410

Introduction to Sociology Culture and Society

3(3+0)

ODL

9401/

5437

Islamic Studies / Ethics (For Non-Muslims only) (Compulsory)

3(3+0)

ODL

9384

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

3(3+0)

ODL

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Mode

9381

Expository Writing (Compulsory)

3(3+0)

ODL

9383

Quantitative Reasoning-II (Compulsory)

3(3+0)

ODL

9385

Civics and Community Engagement (Compulsory)

3(3+0)

ODL

9389

Basics of Environmental Sciences

3(3+0)

ODL

9378

Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan

3(3+0)

ODL

5026

Entrepreneurship

3(3+0)

ODL

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Mode

4900

Functional Arabic -1

3(3+0)

ODL

4901

Basic Arabic Grammar

3(3+0)

ODL

4905

Applied Grammar-I

3(3+0)

ODL

4910

Religious Literature (Quran)

3(3+0)

ODL

4915

History of Classical Arabic Literature

3(3+0)

ODL

9374

Pakistan Studies

3(3+0)

ODL

Code

Course Title

Cr. Hrs

Mode

4904

Sources of Language & Literature

3(3+0)

ODL

4906

Functional Arabic-II

3(3+0)

ODL

4912

Religious Literature (Hadith)

3(3+0)

ODL

4913

Classical Arabic Poetry (Selected Texts)

3(3+0)

ODL

4914

Classical Arabic Prose (Selected Texts)

3(3+0)

ODL

1919

Arabic Grammar

3(3+0)

ODL

1

2

3

4

5

Semesters

04

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

The teaching practice course will have a face to face workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage) Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) Final Exam (Weightage) Passing Marks 
20% 30% Quiz 50% 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.