| Modern Arabic Literature Course |
Course Title: Modern Arabic Literature
Credit: 3 hours
Total Hours: 180 hours
Duration: 4 classes per week, 3 hours each class
Semester: Fall/Spring/Summer/Winter
Text book : Various modern literary books
Location: Language Center/ Al-Balqa Applied University Or Online
Prerequisites: None
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- Online Classes: $1,000 USD per Fall/Spring/Summer/Winter sessions
- In-Person Classes: $1,500 USD per fall or winter session
- Additional Services: Host family accommodations available with extra charges, housing and transportation services with extra charges. All tests, including the placement test, is free.
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The Modern Arabic Literature course offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary Arabic literature from the 19th and 20th centuries until now.
Students delve into the historical, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of current Arabic literary traditions, gaining insight into the rich literary heritage of the Arab world.
This course is tailored for those interested in comparative literature, modern literary movements, postcolonialism, and the socio-cultural dynamics in the Middle East, among others.
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- Provide a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Arabic literature.
- Investigate the relationship between modern Arabic literary trends and social, political, and cultural changes in the Middle East.
- Explore new literary forms influenced by Western literature.
- Analyze themes, styles, and techniques in modern Arabic poetry and prose.
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By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and discuss the concept and significance of contemporary Arabic literature.
- Identify prominent figures in modern Arabic literature and analyze their literary works.
- Analyze themes, styles, and literary techniques in modern Arabic poetry and prose.
- Understand the socio-cultural contexts that influence modern Arabic literary production.
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- Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature
- Overview of the course objectives
- Historical and cultural contexts
- Development of Modern Arabic Literary Traditions
- Interaction to social, political, and cultural changes
- Key developments and influences
- Contemporary Arabic Poetry
- Evolution and various forms
- Works of renowned poets: Ibrahim Tuqan, Abu Al-Qasim Al-Shabbi, Gibran Ibrahim Gibran
- Themes, meters, and poetic forms
- Prose in Contemporary Arabic Literature
- The essay, short story, novel, and play
- Analysis of themes, styles, and literary techniques
- Examples of prominent authors and their works
- Stylistic Elements and Linguistic Features
- Rhetorical techniques and poetic devices
- Influential literary figures and their impact
- Significant Works and Cultural Context
- Assigned readings and classroom discussions
- Critical approaches to interpreting texts
- Themes in Modern Arabic Literature
- Tradition vs. modernity, religion vs. secularism, anti-colonialism, revolutionary discourses
- Language, national ideologies, war, migration, poverty, alienation, childhood, education, freedom of expression, religion, politics, love
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Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature and Development of Modern Literary Traditions
Weeks 3-4: Contemporary Arabic Poetry
Weeks 5-6: Prose in Contemporary Arabic Literature
Weeks 7-8: Stylistic Elements and Linguistic Features
Weeks 9-10: Significant Works and Cultural Context
Weeks 11: Themes in Modern Arabic Literature
Weeks 12: Review and Final Presentations
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- Lectures
- Textual analysis
- Group discussions
- Individual presentations
- Written assignments
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Participation and attendance: 10%
Written assignments: 30%
Midterm exam: 20%
Final exam: 30%
Presentations: 10%
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| Required Texts and Materials |
- Selected readings from classic Arabic literature (provided by the instructor for free)
- Supplementary materials, like articles and handouts (provided by the instructor for free).
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- Read assigned units and related materials
- Complete practical exercises to enhance understanding
- Submit written assignments at the end of each unit for evaluation
- Final exam at the conclusion of the course
- Deliver a 10-minute oral presentation on a relevant topic
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