ARBC20005 Arabic 4

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is ARBC20005 hard?

ARBC20005: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Arabic used to explore the Arab world's history, customs and values, through essays, poems, reports and articles.

After it you can

• Talk about familiar topics in Arabic with more confidence
• Read and write short Arabic texts
• Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly

What you need first

(ARBC10001 or ARBC20004) or a language placement test

• ARBC10001 Arabic 3
• ARBC20004 Arabic 3

What it leads to

• ARBC20006 Arabic 5
• ARBC30004 Arabic 5

Can’t be taken together with

• ARBC10002 Arabic 4

How it’s assessed

Assignments 25%, Presentations 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 30%

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Quick answers

When is ARBC20005 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking ARBC20005?

Needs (ARBC10001 or ARBC20004) or a language placement test.

Does ARBC20005 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Presentations 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 30%.

How many class hours a week does ARBC20005 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take ARBC20005 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 ARBC20005?

2 subjects need it first, for example ARBC20006, ARBC30004.

Can I rate ARBC20005?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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