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ARAB 415 Arabic Literature and Thought

The course focuses on philosophical thoughts and concepts in prose fictions of some selected Arab writers of post-colonial era. Students will analyse the various philosophical views and theories in the stories studied. Students will be introduced to critical...

ARAB 414 Modern Arabic Novel in Translation

The course focuses on the major trends in the development of the Modern Arabic novel from 18th Century till present. Literary theories and ideologies associated with this genre will be studied. This will entail examination of representative works of prominent...

ARAB 413 Arabic Literary Traditions in West Africa

This course is essentially a historical survey of literary productions of Muslim scholars in West Africa, specifically Ghana and Nigeria, which entails textual analysis of selected Arabic works, focusing on form, content and style. The works of some selected...

ARAB 412 Arabic in West Africa

The course considers the coming of Islam to West Africa, and the subsequent development and spread of Arabic learning. The study involves readings from the publications of West African scholars from Mali, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, etc. The course explores the...

ARAB 411 Aspects of Islamic and Umayyad Poetry

The course will acquaint students with some characteristics of poetry during the Islamic and Umayyad periods. The political, religious and social factors and their impact on poetry will be considered, through the study of the compositions of famous poets of...

ARAB 410 Language Immersion II

This is specially packaged intensive long-vacation study in an Arabic speaking country or locally. It is intended to give students the opportunity to practice Arabic language constantly and to experience its rich and unique culture. It also offers students...

ARAB 409 Gender and Identity in Modern Arabic Literature

The course aims at investigating the construction of gender through readings from a variety of Arab discourses in modern Arabic literature.This will be done in relation to the historical and political contexts in which the literature texts were written. The...

ARAB 407 Selected Topics I

This course involves the treatment of specific topics in various academic fields and other areas of special interest to the teaching faculty/course instructor. It aims at catering for any undesigned course that may need to be taught with the availability of a...

ARAB 406 Advanced Translation Skills II

This is a continuation of ARAB 405. The course aims to extend and further refine students’ practical translation skills studied at the previous semester. Students are introduced to issues of translation theory and techniques that will inform their...

ARAB 404 Advanced Oral Expression

This course is designed to develop students’ communicative competence in the Arabic language. It will strengthen their listening and speaking skills. It will also provide students with a practical prolonged use of the language in order to be able to...

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