قراءات في ثقافة اللغة  299 نجد                                                          

Readings in the Target Language and Culture --- 299 Najd

The goal of this course is to introduce students to different aspects of the target's language culture through an assortment of cultural elements that reflect social behaviour, historical factors, traditions, ways of life, linguistic development, diverse forms of communication and social contributions which have in some way or another affected other societies and communities either positively or negatively.

As a backdrop to the course, a brief historical base is given to the students which is used to put into perspective the various facets of cultural development introduced in the classroom.

Students are encouraged to be vocal and to express their opinions and points of view on the topics studied. Special attention is given to cultural aspects that can be compared to our own culture.

Students are required to hand in a research topic by the end of the semester, a couple of weeks before Final Exams week. The subject is completely open, within the limits explained to them, that is to say that it needs to deal with a cultural element in the target's language country/countries. Any subject that piques their interest can be discussed. Research references have to be noted. Cut and paste is not accepted. Work can be done by groups of up to 5 students.

There are two in-terms: one out of 20 and one out of 25, with the research out of 5. The final is out of 50.