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ARA214Arts3 Unitsintermediate

Arabic Creative Writing II

This course, Arabic Creative Writing II, is a 3-credit undergraduate course divided into 5 modules and 20 units. It aims to guide students in writing poetry, plays, short stories, novels, and sermons. The course emphasizes practical exercises and literary material analysis to develop and polish creative writing skills, catering to both naturally talented and those acquiring the art.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Creative WritingArabic LiteraturePoetryDramaShort Story

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Creative Writing

2

Short Story Techniques

3

Novel Writing

4

Playwriting

5

Poetry Analysis

6

Arabic 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

Career Opportunities

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Author

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Playwright

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Screenwriter

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Journalist

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Content Writer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

PublishingMediaEntertainmentEducationJournalism

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module I : Fictional Reality

2h

Unit 1 - Creative Writing & Information Technology

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of creative writing.
  • •Evaluate your environment to identify potential ideas for writing.
  • •List areas and ideas that can be developed into creative writing pieces.
Week
2

Module II: Drama

2h

UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY

2 study hours
  • •Understand the techniques of writing Short Stories in Arabic.
  • •Identify the major differences between Novels and Short Stories.
  • •Develop a short story based on the techniques learned.
Week
3

Module III: Poetry

2h

Unit 1 : NOVEL

2 study hours
  • •Understand the techniques of writing Arabic Novel.
  • •Identify the major differences between Novel and Short Stories.
  • •Write a novel in Arabic using the techniques learned.
Week
4

Module IV Prose

2h

Unit 1: The Play

2 study hours
  • •List avenues that can generate ideas for playwriting.
  • •Choose an idea and develop it into a play.
  • •Write a play based on the chosen idea, focusing on dramatic elements.
Week
5

MODULE 5: Other Guides for Effective Writing

2h

Unit 1: Meaning of Poetry

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the state of poetry in the Arabic language.
  • •Explore different types of Arabic poetry.
  • •Understand the elements that constitute Arabic poetry.
Week
6

Module I : Fictional Reality

2h

Unit 2: Creative Writing & Information Technology

2 study hours
  • •Review the concepts of creative writing and information technology.
  • •Revise characteristics of creative writing
  • •Practice writing short creative pieces.
Week
7

Module II: Drama

2h

Unit 2: The Short Story

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the characters in your short story.
  • •Examine the point of view used in your short story.
  • •Develop the first paragraph of your short story.
Week
8

Module III: Poetry

2h

Unit 2: Novel

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the characters in your novel.
  • •Examine the plot of your novel.
  • •Develop the setting of your novel.
Week
9

Module IV Prose

2h

Unit 2: The Play

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the characters in your play.
  • •Examine the plot of your play.
  • •Develop the setting of your play.
Week
10

MODULE 5: Other Guides for Effective Writing

2h

Unit 2: Forms of Poetry

2 study hours
  • •Explore different forms of Arabic poetry.
  • •Practice writing different forms of Arabic poetry.
  • •Analyze the structure and style of various Arabic poems.
Week
11

Module I : Fictional Reality

2h

Unit 3: Creative Writing & Information Technology

2 study hours
  • •Review the elements of creative writing.
  • •Practice writing different genres of creative writing.
  • •Analyze the works of famous creative writers.
Week
12

Module II: Drama

2h

Unit 3: The Short Story

2 study hours
  • •Continue writing your short story.
  • •Focus on the resolution of your short story.
  • •Edit and revise your short story.
Week
13

Module III: Poetry

2h

Unit 3: Novel

2 study hours
  • •Continue writing your novel.
  • •Focus on the climax and resolution of your novel.
  • •Edit and revise your novel.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units and related materials thoroughly.

2

Practice writing different genres of literature.

3

Analyze the works of famous creative writers.

4

Focus on the key concepts and techniques discussed in each unit.

5

Practice with past examination papers to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions.

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