Jammu University Non CBCS
Arabic Previous Year Question Paper
1st Semester
AR-101
Jammu University NON-CBCS Arabic 1st Semester Previous Year Question Paper, Syllabus & Important Questions
📘 Course Title: Elementary Arabic – Prose, Poetry & Grammar
Course Code: AR-101
Duration: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
- Theory: 80 Marks
- Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
🎯 Objective
The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the Arabic language, its grammar, prose, and poetry, and to develop their understanding of classical and modern Arabic literature. The course is designed to build reading, translation, and comprehension skills along with grammatical accuracy.
🧾 Syllabus Overview
Unit I: Prose (النثر العربي)
Selections from classical and modern Arabic prose with emphasis on comprehension and translation.
Prescribed texts may include:
- قصص من الأدب العربي (Stories from Arabic Literature)
Selected passages from writers such as:
الجاحظ (Al-Jahiz)- أحمد أمين (Ahmad Amin)
- طه حسين (Taha Hussein)
Topics Covered:
- Comprehension and translation from Arabic to English and vice versa.
- Explanation of important vocabulary and expressions.
Unit II: Poetry (الشعر العربي)
Study of selected poems from classical and modern Arabic poets.
Prescribed Poets (examples):
- المتنبي (Al-Mutanabbi)
- حسان بن ثابت (Hassan bin Thabit)
- أحمد شوقي (Ahmad Shawqi)
Focus Areas:
- Appreciation of poetic themes, structure, and style.
- Translation and explanation of selected verses.
- Understanding of rhythm and rhyme in Arabic poetry.
Unit III: Grammar (النحو والصرف)
Key grammatical components of basic Arabic language.
Topics Include:
- Parts of Speech (الأسماء، الأفعال، الحروف)
- Gender and Number (المذكر والمؤنث – المفرد والمثنى والجمع)
- Nominal and Verbal Sentences (الجملة الاسمية والجملة الفعلية)
- Pronouns, Prepositions, and Verb Conjugations
- Tenses (Past, Present, Imperative)
Unit IV: Translation (الترجمة)
- Translation of unseen passages from Arabic to English and vice versa.
- Practice in grammatical sentence formation.
- Comprehension-based short questions.
Unit V: Composition & Comprehension (الإنشاء والفهم)
- Writing short essays on simple topics (e.g., My Family, My College, The Importance of Education, etc.).
- Unseen comprehension passages.
- Vocabulary building and usage.
📄 Note for Paper Setter
- The question paper will consist of 10 questions, two from each unit.
- Students will attempt five questions selecting one from each unit.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- Internal choice will be available within each unit.
💡 Important Topics for Preparation
- Translation practice (Arabic ↔ English)
- Explanation of short prose passages and poems.
- Grammar exercises: Verbs, Nouns, Pronouns, and Tenses.
- Short essay writing in Arabic.
- Identification of rhyme and meter in Arabic poetry.
📝 Expected / Important Questions
- Translate the following passage into English.
- Explain the meaning of the given Arabic verse.
- Write short notes on Al-Jahiz and Taha Hussein.
- Define and explain Nominal and Verbal Sentences.
- Translate the following into Arabic
- Education is the light of life.
- The student is reading a book.
- Write a short essay on “My University” or “Importance of Knowledge”.
- Write the plural forms of the following words (given in Arabic).
- Differentiate between masculine and feminine nouns with examples.
📚 Suggested Readings
- Arabic for Beginners – Dr. M. H. Kamali
- Elementary Arabic Grammar – Syed Ali & Sheikh Ahmad
- Modern Arabic Prose & Poetry – A. A. Hashmi
- History of Arabic Literature – Nicholson R. A.
- An Introduction to Classical Arabic – W. Wright
✍️ Conclusion
The Arabic 1st Semester Non-CBCS course at Jammu University introduces the foundation of Arabic language and literature through prose, poetry, and grammar. By practicing past questions and focusing on translation and grammar, students can easily score high marks.
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