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INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL ARABIC LITERATURE - MDES W3201
Dr. R Shareah Taleghani : Tue/Thu: 2:40-3:55pm
Call Number: 26103

Delving into the rich Arabic literary heritage, this is a thorough survey of classical Arabic literature. Students will acquire a basic  knowledge of the major genres and most important works of classical Arabic literature through readings and analyses of a diverse body of primary texts. Course readings will include texts centered around the pre-Islamic poetic traditions of Arabia; some of the major themes of the Quran and the impact of the emergence of Islam on the Arabic language and classical Arabic literature; the poetics and stylistics of classical court, love and wine poetry; satirical prose and rhymed prose genres; and the key motifs of allegorical tales and the "1001 Nights." No prior knowledge of Arabic is required.