ARAB 424 Readings in Andalusian and Mahjar Literature

The course gives a historical survey of Andalus and Mahjar literature. It however concentrates on the main literary features of Arab poetry produced during the Arab occupation of Spain, as well as acquainting students with the works of emigrant Arab poets who lived in Europe and the Americas. Students are exposed to the literary works of Poets such as Ibn Zaydun, Ibn Haani, Ibn Hazm, etc.