Kur'an As an Address and a Book

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) 1. **Understanding the Characteristics of Spoken Language:** - Understanding that spoken language is a natural language used for instant communication. - Identify important features of spoken language such as vividness, flexibility, stress and intonation. - Understanding the role of visual and auditory support elements in oral language in strengthening communication. 2. **Learning the difference between spoken and written language:** - Identify the main differences between spoken and written language. - Recognise the instantaneous and temporary nature of spoken language and the permanent and fixed nature of written language. - Understanding that spoken language provides a more flexible, natural and emotional communication environment, while written language is more formal and organised. These learning outcomes include basic knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of oral language and the differences between oral and written language. This knowledge enables students to recognise the different ways in which language is used and the diversity in communication.
2) 1. **Understanding the Importance of Rhetorical Language:** - Understanding the basic role of rhetorical language in the communication of the Qur'an. - Understanding that rhetorical language is the means by which the Qur'an addresses people directly and interacts with them. 2. **Deepening the meaning of the Qur'an:** - Understanding the importance of rhetorical language in deepening the meaning of the Qur'an. - Understanding that rhetorical language conveys the Qur'an's messages more effectively and penetrates more deeply into people's hearts. 3. **Emotional and Spiritual Bonding:** - Understanding the impact of rhetorical language on the Qur'an's emotional and spiritual connection with its readers. - Understanding that rhetorical language makes the Qur'an's messages more personal and impressive, enabling readers to connect more deeply with the text. 4. **Developing Expression and Communication Skills:** - Understanding the role of rhetorical language in developing effective communication and expression skills. - Understanding that rhetorical language is an important tool in developing expression and communication skills, as it is used to convey the messages of the Qur'an more effectively. These learning outcomes include basic knowledge and understanding of the importance of rhetoric in understanding the Qur'an. This knowledge provides students with an understanding of the power and impact of the Qur'an's rhetorical language in communicating with people.
3) Understanding the differences between the spoken and the written language: Understanding the main linguistic differences between the Qur'an as an oral communication that is addressed and the Qur'an as a written text, the Book. Understanding how these differences can affect the meaning of the Qur'an. Understanding the Role of Context: Understanding the importance of the context of the Qur'anic verses in better understanding and interpreting the message intended to be conveyed. Understanding how important elements such as why the verses were revealed, in the context of which events or situations are important in understanding the meaning correctly. Understanding the Tafsir Tradition and Methodology: Understanding the importance of the tradition and methodology of exegesis for deepening the meaning of the Qur'an. Understanding how exegesis is used to understand the context of the Qur'an and to explain the message of the verses. Developing the ability to eliminate the loss of meaning: Developing the ability to identify and eliminate the losses that may occur in the meaning of the Qur'an, which turns into a Book while it is an address. Developing the ability to understand and interpret the message of the Qur'an in a more holistic way, taking into account the context. These learning outcomes include basic knowledge and understanding of the transition between the Qur'anic address and scriptural language and the importance of context. This knowledge enables students to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Qur'an and to gain the ability to eliminate the loss of meaning.
4) Definition and Importance of Context: Defining what context is and understanding its role in communication. Understanding the importance of context in communication and how it is informative. Understanding the Dependence of Meaning on Context: Understanding the relationship of meaning to context and how context plays a critical role in the interpretation of meaning. Understand the impact of context in shaping the meaning of a statement or text. Developing Contextual Awareness: Developing the ability to identify the context of a statement or text and to understand how that context influences the meaning of the content or message. Developing contextual awareness and emphasising the importance of context in communication. Ability to Analyse and Evaluate Context: Gaining the ability to analyse the context of a text or statement and evaluate the content accurately. Developing the ability to make a more holistic and accurate interpretation by taking into account the context of the statement or text. These learning outcomes form the basis for developing contextual awareness and understanding how context affects meaning. Contextual awareness is critical for capturing the right meaning in communication and interpreting expressions correctly.