ARBC 331: Survey of Arabic Literature

Course Description

Arabic 331 surveys selections from writings in Arabic prose literature (maqama, novel, short story) and poetry that reflect the intellectual, literary and cultural development of the Arabs from pre-Islamic times, up to the present. The course will also explore the social, political, and cultural changes in the Middle East and the development of modern Arabic literary forms. This course adopts the project-based learning approach and a relevant final project enables students to practically apply the analytical, and creative skills they learn in this class.