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Introduction To Arabic Literature

This course introduces students to Arabic literature from the pre-Islamic era to the early Islamic period. It explores the origins of the Arabic language, the themes and styles of pre-Islamic poetry and prose, and the impact of Islam on Arabic literary traditions. The course aims to provide a foundation for further studies in Arabic literature and culture, focusing on key literary figures and their works.

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39h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Arabic literaturePre-Islamic poetryEarly Islamic proseAl-Mu'allaqatArabic language

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Pre-Islamic Arabic literature

2

Early Islamic Arabic literature

3

Arabic poetry

4

Arabic prose

5

Al-Mu'allaqat

6

Impact of Islam on literature

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Arabia before Islam

2 study hours
  • •Read about the origins of the Arabs and their ancestral branches.
  • •Describe the geography of Arabia before Islam.
  • •Discuss the pre-Islamic Arab values.
  • •Examine the different spheres of Arabs' social, political, and religious lives.

Unit 2: Arabic: The Language of the Arabs

2 study hours
  • •Understand the nature of Arabic Language.
  • •Grasp the structure of Arabic Language.
  • •Understand the pronunciation of Arabic consonants.
  • •Understand the relationship between the Qur'an and Arabic Language.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Arabic Literature in the Pre-Islamic Period meaning and scope

2 study hours
  • •Define "adab" and its various connotations.
  • •Discuss the classification of Arabic literary history into periods.
  • •Discuss the scope of Arabic literature in the pre-Islamic period.
Week
3

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Pre-Islamic Poetry, Themes, Style and Al- Muallaqaat

2 study hours
  • •Outline and discuss the various themes of Pre-Islamic poetry.
  • •Describe the styles of Pre-Islamic poetry.
  • •Discuss the poets of Al-Mu'allaqat fame.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Selected Poets of the Period

2 study hours
  • •Discuss Imru'u `1-Qays and give excerpts from his poetry.
  • •Appreciate the treatment of Al-Waşf, Al-Fakhr, and Al-Hikmah in the poems of Imru'u `1-Qays.
  • •Appreciate the treatment of Al-Waşf, Al-Fakhr, and Al-Hikmah in the poems of 'Antara.
  • •Appreciate the treatment of Al-Waşf, Al-Fakhr, and Al-Hikmah in the poems of Zuhayr.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Pre-Islamic Prose

2 study hours
  • •Understand the dimensions of Pre-Islamic prose.
  • •Discuss the orators and orations of the period.
  • •Discuss the Arabic proverbs and its usage.
Week
6

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: The Poetry of Early Islamic Period

2 study hours
  • •Know the Early Islamic Period and discuss the state of the poetry of the Period.
  • •Discuss the themes of the poetry of the period.
  • •Understand the difference between the poetry of the Pre- and the early Islamic periods.
Week
7

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Al-Mukhadramūn and their Works

2 study hours
  • •Define the term Mukhađramūn and those to whom it applies.
  • •Mention the names of the popular Mukhađramūn poets.
  • •Discuss the life and works of at least three of the leading Mukhađramūn poets.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Arabic Prose in the Early Islamic Period

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the dimensions of Arabic prose in the early Islamic period.
  • •Understand the Qur'an as a divine literary piece.
  • •Highlight epistles and treaties as other types of prose that existed during the period.
Week
9

Module 4:

2h

Unit 1: Orations of Prophet Muhammad

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of orations to the Arabs.
  • •Appreciate the significance of orations in Islam.
  • •Discuss the orations of Prophet Muhammad with examples.
Week
10

Module 4:

2h

Unit 2: Orations and Correspondence of Abubakr and 'Umar

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the orations of Abubakr and its styles.
  • •Appreciate the style of 'Umar in his speeches and writings.
Week
11

Module 4:

2h

Unit 3: Orations of 'Uthmān and 'Aliyy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the orations of 'Uthmān and its style.
  • •Analyze the oration of 'Aliyy and the political climate of his time and how it reflects in his oration.
Week
12

Module 4:

2h

Unit 4: Impact of Islam on Arabic Literature

2 study hours
  • •Discuss how Islam impacted on Arabic literary arts.
  • •Appreciate the extent to which the Qur'an and the Hadith have influenced the Arab men of letters.
Week
13

Module 4:

2h

Unit 5: A Concluding Survey

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the main features of Arabic Literature in the Jāhiliyyah.
  • •Identify the new dimensions introduced into the Arabic literature in the early Islamic period.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of key events and literary figures from the pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods.

2

Focus on understanding the themes and styles of pre-Islamic poetry, particularly Al-Mu'allaqat.

3

Compare and contrast the literary traditions of the pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods.

4

Practice analyzing excerpts from key literary works, such as the Qur'an and the Hadith.

5

Review all assignments and tutor-marked assessments to identify areas for improvement.

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