ARBC10005 Arabic 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ARBC10005 hard?
ARBC10005: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Arabic from scratch: its sounds and script, first words and grammar, and everyday social customs in the Arab world.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Arabic
- Read and write basic Arabic words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where Arabic is spoken
What you need first
a Arabic placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 30%
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Quick answers
- When is ARBC10005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ARBC10005?
- Needs a Arabic placement test.
- Does ARBC10005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 30%.
- How many class hours a week does ARBC10005 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ARBC10005 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ARBC10005?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ARBC10006.
- Can I rate ARBC10005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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