Advanced Topics in Arabic Language, Literature and Culture II
ARABIC 242BR
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Description
In this course, students will explore issues in contemporary Arab thought, culture, society, and politics through the window of contemporary Arabic prose from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will closely read and analyze Arabic writing including narrative fiction and non-fiction, alongside supplemental audio-visual materials. All language skills form an essential part of this communicative course: students will develop their written and spoken discourse and enrich their command of high-register vocabulary. Students will take part in determining course readings.
Course Notes
Course conducted solely in Arabic; all readings in Arabic.
Recommended Prep
4 years of Modern Standard Arabic May not be taken pass/fail
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Near Eastern Languages & Civ
Course Component
Seminar
Subject
Arabic
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Arts and Humanities
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
