Introduction to Medieval Arabic Rhetoric
ARABIC 259
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Description
An introduction to the medieval Arabic tradition of rhetoric (balagha). We will read Arabic texts that illustrate the historical evolution of the genre, as well as more systematic introductions to the field in premodern madrasa culture.
Recommended Prep
Three years of classical Arabic required.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Near Eastern Languages & Civ
Course Component
Seminar
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Arts and Humanities
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
