Undergraduate Course: Classical Arabic Literature (IMES10004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The Classical Arabic Literature Course comprises three elements to provide a brief introduction to three of the key genres of classical Arabic literature: the risalah, the maqamah and pre-Islamic poetry. All materials will be read in Arabic and discussed in English. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
See course organiser to check level of Arabic language ability |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To give students a brief taste of three of the principal genres of modern Arabic literature (the risalah, the maqamah and pre-Islamic) through intense reading of a few select examples
To develop students' ability to read classical Arabic literature in the original language from a critical perspective, both linguistically and literarily
To enable students to think about and critically discuss various themes, forms and techniques found in classical Arabic literature more generally
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Assessment Information
One three hour degree exam
one 2,500 word essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Richard Todd
Tel: (0131 6)51 3202
Email: richard.todd@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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