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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARABIC 320 - Modern Arabic Literature

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | 
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
This course considers a variety of work by Arab authors, all written or translated into English. Students will explore key trends, movement, and transformations that have shaped the modern Arabic literary tradition. They will examine narratives in various genres- including the novel, short story and film, which consider a range of political, social, and literary topics. Supplementary readings will provide critical context for analysis and interpretation. Themes may include postcolonial legacies, political struggle, Arab encounters with the West, and the quest for identity.

Course Attribute(s):
Distribution Area: World Cultures | Diversity Area: International

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