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

Undergraduate Course: Classical Arabic Literature (IMES10004)

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 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 (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 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 16:10 - 18:00
CentralSeminarSeminar1-11 16:10 - 18:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 16:10 - 18:00, Zone: Central. G/22, ground floor, 19 George Square. Class will meet from 4.00-5.30pm every Monday and Thursday.
Additional information 1st Sit; April; Classical Arabic Literature; 3 hours; 20 sides; June
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Classical Arabic Literature3:00
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
Assessment Information
One three hour degree exam
one 2,500 word essay
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Richard Todd
Tel: (0131 6)51 3202
Email: richard.todd@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk
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