Middlebury

ARBC 0410

Classical Arabic Prose

Readings in Classical Arabic Prose (in Arabic)
Classical Arabic prose is one of the delights of world literature. A product of the vibrant intellectual climate of the 'Abbasid Caliphate (750 - 1258 CE), Classical Arabic prose embodies a humanistic sensitivity and inquisitive depth that has set the standard for literary Arabic. In this course we will read representative texts from some major genres of Classical Arabic prose: geography, history, philology, biography, and the tradition of courtly belles-lettres. Students will also be presented with the opportunity to read hand-written manuscripts. (ARBC 0302 or equivalent) 3 hrs. seminar.
Subject:
Arabic
Department:
Arabic
Division:
Languages
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL LIT LNG MDE

Sections in Fall 2017

Fall 2017

ARBC0410A-F17 Seminar (Liebhaber)