ARAB 395 - Special Topics in Arabic Literature and Culture

Credits: 1-3

Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in ARAB 211 or instructor consent. Conducted in Arabic. An advanced seminar on a particular author, period, or genre. Topics may include Arab Short Stories, Classical Arabic Poetry, Travelogues in Arab Lit, Arab Pop Culture and Music, and Arabic Media. The subject changes annually. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Fall, Winter.

Winter 2018, ARAB 395-01: Special Topics in Arabic Lit and Culture: Arabic Storytelling (1). This course introduces students to the Arabic literature through the lens of orality. Students read selections from the Arabic literary canon and explore the role of the spoken word in its development. Edwards. Edwards.

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