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 Arabic Literature, Arabic Pop Culture and Music, and Arabic Media. The subject changes annually. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Winter, 2022, ARAB-395A-01: Love & Law in the Arab World (3).
Prerequisite: ARAB 211 or equivalent. Love is rich in Arabic language, literature, music, films, and history. The goal of this course is to become familiar with diverse Arab discourses on issues related to love, gender, and law. Through studying a plethora of texts chosen from across historical periods from the Arab-Islamic heritage, students will gain appreciation for the diversity and novelty in the love and law discourse. Through selected films and other media sources, they will also learn about contemporary social and legal issues. The course expands on grammar concepts and vocabulary knowledge with practical applications of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Al-Ahmad.