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Arabic Literature in Abbasid Period

This course introduces students to Arabic literature during the Abbasid period, focusing on prose. It explores the meaning, characteristics, and classification of Arabic prose, including orations, epistles, and stories. The course also examines the historical development of Arabic prose and analyzes the works of prominent figures such as al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, Umar ibn Abdul-Aziz, and Abdul-Hamid al-Katib. Students will learn to appreciate the literary and cultural significance of Arabic prose.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Arabic ProseAbbasid LiteratureArabic OrationsArabic EpistlesArabic Stories

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Meaning and Characteristics of Arabic Prose

2

Classification of Arabic Prose

3

Historical Development of Arabic Prose

4

Arabic Orations (al-Khiṭābah)

5

Arabic Epistles (ar-Risālah)

6

Arabic Stories (al-Qissah)

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: Introducing Arabic Prose

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Characteristics of Arabic Prose

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Arabic prose.
  • •Define prose and differentiate it from poetry.
  • •Explain the meaning of *an-Nathr al-Fannī* and its peculiarities.
Week
2

Module 1: Introducing Arabic Prose

3h

Unit 2: Classification of Arabic Prose

3 study hours
  • •Study the classification of Arabic prose.
  • •Identify oral and written prose forms.
  • •Distinguish between artistic and non-artistic prose.
Week
3

Module 1: Introducing Arabic Prose

3h

Unit 3: Historical Development of Arabic Prose

3 study hours
  • •Examine the historical development of Arabic prose.
  • •Identify the foundational stage and its characteristics.
  • •Discuss the Prophetic Era and its influence on prose.
Week
4

Module 2: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Orations

3h

Unit 1: An Overview of al-Khiṭābah

3 study hours
  • •Define *al-Khiṭābah* and its anatomy.
  • •Identify the types of oration and their functions.
  • •Discuss the qualities of a *Khatīb*.
Week
5

Module 2: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Orations

3h

Unit 2: Oration of al-Hajjāj ibn Yūsuf ath-Thaqafī

3 study hours
  • •Study the biography of al-Hajjāj ibn Yūsuf.
  • •Read and analyze excerpts from his oration.
  • •Identify the significant features of his oration.
Week
6

Module 2: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Orations

3h

Unit 3: Oration of `Umar ibn `Abdul-`Azīz

3 study hours
  • •Study the biography of `Umar ibn `Abdul-`Azīz.
  • •Read and translate excerpts from his oration.
  • •Give textual analysis of his oration.
Week
7

Module 3: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Epistles

3h

Unit 1: An Overview of ar-Risālah

3 study hours
  • •Define *ar-Risālah* and discuss the need for epistles.
  • •Describe the types of *ar-Risālah*.
  • •Explain the structure or characteristics of Arabic epistles.
Week
8

Module 3: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Epistles

3h

Unit 2: Epistles of `Abdul-Hamīd al-Kātib

3 study hours
  • •Narrate the life history of `Abdul-Hamīd al-Kātib.
  • •Describe the literary qualities of al-Kātib.
  • •Identify the types of his epistles and their features.
Week
9

Module 3: Introduction to the Study of Arabic Epistles

3h

Unit 3: Epistles of al-Hasan al-Baṣrī

3 study hours
  • •Narrate the life history of al-Hasan al-Baṣrī.
  • •Describe the literary qualities of al-Hasan al-Baṣrī.
  • •Explain the important features and values of his epistles.
Week
10

Module 4: Introducing Arabic Stories

3h

Unit 1: An Overview of al-Qissah

3 study hours
  • •Define *al-Qissah* in Arabic literature.
  • •Trace the history of story-telling among the Arabs.
  • •Describe the types of Arabic short stories.
Week
11

Module 4: Introducing Arabic Stories

3h

Unit 2: Ibn Muqaffa`s Kalīlah wa Dimnah

3 study hours
  • •Narrate the life history of `Abdullah ibn al-Muqaffa`.
  • •Trace the history of *Kalīlah wa Dimnah*.
  • •Highlight the contents of the book and summarize the plot.
Week
12

Module 4: Introducing Arabic Stories

3h

Unit 3: Suhayr al-Qalamāwi's al-Basimah

3 study hours
  • •Narrate the life history of Suhayr al-Qalamāwī.
  • •Identify the characters in the story.
  • •Sketch the plot of the story and undertake a literary analysis.
Week
13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision and Assessment Preparation

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
  • •Practice analyzing Arabic prose texts.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key figures and literary periods discussed in the course.

2

Practice analyzing excerpts from Arabic prose texts, focusing on rhetorical devices and stylistic features.

3

Develop a comparative chart of different forms of Arabic prose (orations, epistles, stories), noting their characteristics and functions.

4

Review the biographies of prominent authors and their contributions to Arabic literature.

5

Focus on understanding the historical and cultural context of the literary works studied.

6

Practice translating key passages from Arabic to English and vice versa to improve comprehension.

7

Prepare summaries of each module and unit, highlighting key concepts and themes.

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