NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
University Village, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Pl0t 91, Cadastral Zone Jabi Abuja
FACULTY OF ARTS
July, 2017 Examination
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2017_1
Programme: B. A. Islamic Studies
Name of Subject: Arabic Language
Course/Title: ARA383 : ARABIC Translation: Eng\Arabic
2.0 Units Time Allowed: 2 hrs
Instruction to Candidates: Answer only THREE questions in all
1. What makes the Abbasid period significant in the history of Arabic translation? (23 Marks)
2. Discuss the connections between translation, language and calligraphy. (23Marks)
3. Explain the concept of translation and discuss the bases for various perspectives. (23 Marks)
4 a. Distinguish between translation and interpretation. 8 marks
b. Discuss the significance of translation to culture and civilization.
15 marks
5. An English-Arabic translator is expected to possess certain qualities, mention and discuss five of these qualities. (23 Marks)
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