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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate Course: Modern Arabic Literature (IMES10001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe Modern Arabic Literature Course comprises three elements to cover three of the dominant literary genres: the short story, the novel and poetry. Despite the obvious time constraints of such a course, the literature covered attempts to represent several different Arab countries and both male and female writers and poets.

Guidance on secondary reading is also provided. Not all of the primary Arabic texts will be covered during class time. Rather, students are expected to read these in their own time and class time will concentrate on tackling areas found to be problematic or deemed to be key for class discussion of literary themes, forms and techniques.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesSee course organiser to check level of Arabic language ability
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 11:10 - 13:00
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 2.05, Appleton Tower. Class will meet on Mondays and Thursays from 11.10am-12.40pm
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Modern Arabic Literature3:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To give students a brief taste of three dominant genres of modern Arabic literature (the short story, the novel and poetry) through intense reading of a few select examples
- To develop students' ability to read modern Arabic literature in the original language from a critical perspective
- To enable students to think about and critically discuss various themes, forms and techniques found in modern Arabic literature more generally
Assessment Information
one 3 hour exam (80%), one essay of 2,500 words (20%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Marilyn Booth
Tel: (0131 6)50 7181
Email: M.Booth@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk
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