Arabic Novel

1. Define and explain the concept and significance of the Arabic Novel.
2. State, define, explain, and apply the major concepts in Arabic Novel.
3. Give examples of the major concepts in Arabic Novel and show how they are applied in writing.
4. Analyze the historical and cultural contexts surrounding the development of the Arabic novel.
5. Critically evaluate the works of key figures in Arabic novel literature.

13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction/The Background - Nahdah (Renaissance) in Arabic Literature

   • Unit 1: The Ottoman Period and The French Campaign · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: The Ottoman Period and The French Campaign.. Understand the historical context and impact of these events on Arabic literature.. Identify key figures and their roles during this period..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction/The Background - Nahdah (Renaissance) in Arabic Literature

   • Unit 2: The Rise of Muhammad Ali and Modernization of Education · 3 hours

     Study the rise of Muhammad Ali and his impact on Egypt.. Examine the modernization of education and its influence on Arabic literature.. Analyze the role of the Arabic Printing Press and the birth of translation movement..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction/The Background - Nahdah (Renaissance) in Arabic Literature

   • Unit 3: The Development of Modern Arabic Literature - Age of Translations, Adaptations and Neo-classicism · 3 hours

     Explore the development of modern Arabic literature.. Understand the Age of Translations, Adaptations, and Neo-classicism.. Identify key literary figures and their contributions during this period..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction/The Background - Nahdah (Renaissance) in Arabic Literature

   • Unit 4: The Development of Modern Arabic Literature - The Periods of Romanticism and Nationalism, and Retreat from Romanticism in Arabic Literature · 3 hours

     Examine the periods of Romanticism and Nationalism in Arabic literature.. Analyze the retreat from Romanticism and its impact on literary themes.. Discuss the key characteristics and influences of each period..

5. Week 5Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

   • Unit 1: Fiction (Novels and Novellas) · 3 hours

     Define fiction and its various forms (novels, novellas).. Trace the origin of the novel in Arabic literature.. Identify the characteristics and functions of novels and novellas..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

   • Unit 2: The Development of Modern Arabic Fiction in Syria and Lebanon · 3 hours

     Study the development of modern Arabic fiction in Syria and Lebanon.. Examine the contributions of early Arab writers in this region.. Understand how a reading public was developed for the novel genre..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

   • Unit 3: The Development of Modern Arabic Fiction in Egypt · 3 hours

     Explore the development of modern Arabic fiction in Egypt.. Analyze the role of newspapers and journals in promoting fiction.. Discuss the 'egyptianizing' of contexts in early Arabic fiction..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

   • Unit 4: The Historical Novel: Jurji Zaydan · 3 hours

     Examine the historical novel and the contributions of Jurji Zaydan.. Understand how Zaydan used the press to develop a reading audience.. Analyze Zaydan's historical novels and their impact on Egyptian society..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

   • Unit 5: Between Education and Entertainment in Modern Arabic Fiction · 3 hours

     Explore the balance between education and entertainment in modern Arabic fiction.. Analyze how writers used fiction to educate the public about social realities.. Discuss the role of journals and monthly novels in portraying the past and present..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Beginnings of the Arabic Novel

    • Unit 6: The Status of Zaynab by Muhammad Husayn Haykal · 3 hours

      Study the status of Zaynab by Muhammad Husayn Haykal.. Investigate the arguments about whether Zaynab is the first real Arabic novel.. Analyze the content of Zaynab and its significance in Arabic literature..

11. Week 11Module 3: The Mature Arabic Novel Outside Egypt

    • Unit 1: The Emergence of the Novel: Political and Social Concerns · 3 hours

      Understand the emergence of the novel and its political and social concerns.. Identify factors that motivated the rise of the Arabic novel.. Discuss literary figures who led the way in fiction writing..

12. Week 12Module 3: The Mature Arabic Novel Outside Egypt

    • Unit 2: Prominent Themes of the Arabic Novel in Recent Decades · 3 hours

      Explore prominent themes of the Arabic novel in recent decades.. Analyze themes such as conflict, civil war, and cultural contact.. Discuss the impact of these themes on Arabic literature..

13. Week 13Module 3: The Mature Arabic Novel Outside Egypt

    • Unit 3: Zaynab of Muhammad Husayn Haykal: A Content Analysis · 3 hours

      Conduct a content analysis of Zaynab by Muhammad Husayn Haykal.. Apply content analysis techniques to understand literary works.. Discuss the themes and literary qualities of Zaynab..