Arabic Creative Writing II
- Arts
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 42 pages
- 6 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA214, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
What you should be able to do
- Write a poem in Arabic.
- Write a play in Arabic.
- Write a short story in Arabic.
- Write a novel in Arabic.
- Understand the elements of creative writing.
- Understand the different genres of literature.
What it prepares you for
- Author
- Playwright
- Screenwriter
- Journalist
- Content Writer
- Publishing
- Media
- Entertainment
- Education
- Journalism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module II: Drama
UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY
Requires understanding of plot development, character arcs, and narrative techniques specific to short story writing.
- Module III: Poetry
Unit 1 : NOVEL
Requires understanding of novel structure, character development, and narrative techniques specific to novel writing.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module I : Fictional Reality
Unit 1 - Creative Writing & Information Technology · 2 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 2Module II: Drama
UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY · 2 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 3Module III: Poetry
Unit 1 : NOVEL · 2 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 4Module IV Prose
Unit 1: The Play · 2 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 5MODULE 5: Other Guides for Effective Writing
Unit 1: Meaning of Poetry · 2 hours
Discuss the state of poetry in the Arabic language.. Explore different types of Arabic poetry.. Understand the elements that constitute Arabic poetry..
- Week 6Module I : Fictional Reality
Unit 2: Creative Writing & Information Technology · 2 hours
Review the concepts of creative writing and information technology.. Revise characteristics of creative writing. Practice writing short creative pieces..
- Week 7Module II: Drama
Unit 2: The Short Story · 2 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 8Module III: Poetry
Unit 2: Novel · 2 hours
Analyze the characters in your novel.. Examine the plot of your novel.. Develop the setting of your novel..
- Week 9Module IV Prose
Unit 2: The Play · 2 hours
Analyze the characters in your play.. Examine the plot of your play.. Develop the setting of your play..
- Week 10MODULE 5: Other Guides for Effective Writing
Unit 2: Forms of Poetry · 2 hours
Explore different forms of Arabic poetry.. Practice writing different forms of Arabic poetry.. Analyze the structure and style of various Arabic poems..
- Week 11Module I : Fictional Reality
Unit 3: Creative Writing & Information Technology · 2 hours
Review the elements of creative writing.. Practice writing different genres of creative writing.. Analyze the works of famous creative writers..
- Week 12Module II: Drama
Unit 3: The Short Story · 2 hours
Continue writing your short story.. Focus on the resolution of your short story.. Edit and revise your short story..
- Week 13Module III: Poetry
Unit 3: Novel · 2 hours
Continue writing your novel.. Focus on the climax and resolution of your novel.. Edit and revise your novel..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and related materials thoroughly.
- Practice writing different genres of literature.
- Analyze the works of famous creative writers.
- Focus on the key concepts and techniques discussed in each unit.
- Practice with past examination papers to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA214 about?
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.
How many units does ARA214 have?
ARA214, Arabic Creative Writing II, has 6 units across 4 modules, over 42 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA214?
ARA214 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ARA214 hard?
ARA214 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ARA214 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 6 units.
How is ARA214 assessed?
ARA214 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA214?
Author, Playwright, Screenwriter, Journalist and Content Writer.