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64 Arabic (36) Introduction Std. XI & XII Arabic is regarded as a classical language. It is only because of long history of its origin General Objectives and rich literature which the language possesses. To enable the students to But, like other languages of the world, Arabic, 1. become acquainted with sentence through the ages, has also gone into structures in order to comprehend text transformation and has produced modern material. literature. 2. comprehend the speeches published in Due to close contacts between India and print and relayed by the electronic media. Arabic speaking countries in various fields 3. read journals and newspapers published especially in the field of trade, gradually Arabic in Arabic language. language left a great impact on Indian languages 4. develop oral skills as well as applied and culture. usage of the Arabic language. During medieval India Arabic was given 5. convey the spirit of Indian culture and very high regards in India and the language the message of love and peace to all the produced vast literature. citizens of the world through this The influence of the Arabic language is language. not only confined to the Indian languages and culture but its impacts can be seen in other Specific Objectives areas also. And this very impact of the language To enable the pupils to helped in emergence of a common Indian 1. develop the love for literary activities and heritage and culture. academic studies through the spirit of On one hand the classical literature of research in Arabic language. the language helps a student of Arabic language 2. provide an opportunity to Indian students in learning morale and ethics which are essential to visit foreign culture houses, for survival of mankind in the era of consulates and embassies. globalization. On the other hand the modern 3. have thorough knowledge of right to Arabic language is regarded as a link language education, right to information. between India and Arabic speaking world. 4. acquire ability to make use of computer, To learn morale and ethics and to preserve internet, on line education etc. common heritage and culture which the Arabic 5. develop awareness of adverse effects of language has left, keeping in mind the alcohol. importance of Arabic as a link language between 6. arouse in them active interest in Arabic in India and Arabic speaking countries in modern order to get an idea of the great times, the interest in learning the language is heritage of the ancient medieval India and day by day increasing. its tradition, wisdom and culture.
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65 7. develop awareness of national integration and reading, provide practice in loud-reading. patriotism through Arabic language. Speaking : creating confidence in speaking. 8. develop common cultural out look through Using narration and description. literature. Conversation : ability to converse confidently 9. develop awareness of gender equality. and effectively, provide practice in conversation. Formal testing in oral skills will be Std. XI administered. Text Book (Classical and modern) Std. XII Prose : about 70 pages (excluding introductory notes, exercises and Text Book (Classical and modern) glossary) Character-sketches, Stories, Prose : 70 pages (excluding introductory Travelogues, Literary pieces and notes, exercises and glossary) Essays, humerous anecdotes. Biographical Sketches, Letters, Poetry : 100 verses. Dialogue. Composition : Poetry : 100 verses. 1) Translation of simple Arabic sentences Composition : into the language of instruction and vice 1) Translation from Arabic into the language versa. of instruction and vice versa. 2) Reproduction of descriptive and narrative 2) Reproduction of descriptive and narrative paragraphs of about 15 lines on a simple paragraphs of about 10-12 lines on a subject from the text. relevant subject from the text 3) Writing simple essays of about 15 lines on 3) Writing simple essays on given topics given topics. 4) Translation and explanation of prose and 4) Translation and explanation of prose and poetry out of the text-book. poetry extracts from the Text. 5) Letters of invitations (personal requests) 5) Letters of invitations and personal requests. Grammer : Grammar : 1) Revision of the curriculum studied in the 1) Revision of the curriculum studied in the previous classes at the secondary level. previous classes at the secondary level. 2) Awazan-e-Mubalagha (such as faeel, faaal, 2) Awazan-e-Mubalagha (such as faeel, faaal, fuool, faool.) fuool, faool.) 3) Simple and compound sentences. 3) Noun of instruments such as mifal, mifaal. 4) Conjugation of al-Madi and al-Mudare. 4) Idioms. 5) Figures of speech : Tashbih Isti’ara, Majaz 5) Provrbs. Mursal etc. Oral Skills : Oral Skills Listening activities : develop the sub-skills of (Practice of conversation in Arabic) listening, provide practice in ear-training. Loud-reading : following the features of loud