ARBC0413A-F22
Arabic across History
Advanced Readings: Arabic across History
In this course we will read a variety of Arabic texts representing different eras in the history of Arabic, from pre-Islamic times in the Arabian Peninsula until the modern era in the Arab world. Readings will be mostly drawn from Arabic poetry across its different eras, as well as from religious and historical texts. Other types of texts will be chosen in consultation between students and instructor. In addition to discussion of the linguistic features of texts, we will address their literary, historical, and cultural aspects. 3 hrs. sem. (ARBC 0302 or equivalent)
In this course we will read a variety of Arabic texts representing different eras in the history of Arabic, from pre-Islamic times in the Arabian Peninsula until the modern era in the Arab world. Readings will be mostly drawn from Arabic poetry across its different eras, as well as from religious and historical texts. Other types of texts will be chosen in consultation between students and instructor. In addition to discussion of the linguistic features of texts, we will address their literary, historical, and cultural aspects. 3 hrs. sem. (ARBC 0302 or equivalent)
- Term:
- Fall 2022
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 317(MNR 317)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 12, 2022 to Dec 12, 2022)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Usama Soltan
- Subject:
- Arabic
- Department:
- Arabic
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- LIT LNG MDE
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92554
- Subject Code:
- ARBC
- Course Number:
- 0413
- Section Identifier:
- A