Arabic Literature In Muslim Spain
- Arts
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 119 pages
- 10 units
This course, Arabic Literature in Muslim Spain, is a three-unit course available in the second semester of the third year B.A. Arabic and Literature Degree programme. It exposes students to the history and political life of the Muslims in *Andalus*, known today as Spain and Portugal. It also explores the intellectual and literary works of the people of the society before its decline.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA325, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
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ARA325 · UNIT 2: POLITICAL LIFE AND ITS INTELLECTUAL AND LITERARY INFLUENCES ON ANDALUS
In this unit, you will learn about one of some ruling dynasties in Andalus, under Umayyad period, political implications of this periods will also be introduced to you as well as several Umayyad administrators in this location.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the geographical location of *Andalus*.
- Explain the early settlers in *Andalus*.
- Identify the features of Islamic civilization in *Andalus*.
- Appraise the poetic and prosaic works of people of *Andalus*.
- Give an account of the poems innovated by the people of *Andalus* i:e *Al muwashah* and *Az-Zajal*.
- Evaluate the contacts between the Arab of *Andalus* and their counterparts in Eastern world, and the implications in the Arabic literature at large.
What it prepares you for
- Historian
- Arabic Language Specialist
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Translator
- Archivist
- Education
- Translation
- Historical Research
- Cultural Preservation
- Diplomacy
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 3: Features of Arabic rhyme in *Andalus*
Understanding the nuances and historical context of classical, modern, and modern-classical poetry requires careful analysis and comparison.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: *Al-Muwashaat*
The intricate structure and unique stylistic elements of Al-Muwashaat can be challenging to grasp initially.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: An introduction to *Andalus* · 2 hours
Read about the geographical location of *Andalus*.. Differentiate between the people of *Andalus*.. Explain how Arab people penetrated into *Andalus*.. Examine the nature of the land of *Andalus*..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Political life and its intellectual and literary influences on *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss one of the six political periods in *Andalus*.. Differentiate between some political periods in *Andalus*.. Explain the implications of Umayyad provinces in *Andalus*.. Examine the political life of each Umayyad administrator in *Andalus*..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Some ruling dynasties in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss the various regimes in *Andalus*.. Differentiate between each of the districts leaders in *Andalus*.. Explain the characters of each of the provinces in *Andalus*.. Examine the situation of Arabic literature under the regimes..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Social and intellectual life in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss the social life of the people of *Andalus*.. Explain how European civilization had gained from Islamic Education through the people of *Andalus*.. Examine the impacts of the interactions between the Muslims of *Andalus* and those of Arabic world on the scientist and literary production of the people of *Andalus*..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Activity of Knowledge in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss the roles of Arab Muslims in spreading the knowledge in *Andalus*.. Explain the literary appraisal of the political and intellectual lives of the people of *Andalus*.. Examine the factors responsible for the falling of Islamic regimes..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Literary productions in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss the concept of poem in *Andalus*.. Explain the trends of the poem of the people of *Andalus*.. Examine the features of the poem in *Andalus*..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: Features of Arabic rhymes in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss the factors for the renaissance of Arabic poem in *Andalus*.. Explain the traits of the Arabic poem in *Andalus*.. Examine some themes of Arabic poem in *Andalus*.. Differentiate between each of the themes of the poem in *Andalus*..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 4: Themes of Arabic rhymes in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Discuss other themes of Arabic poem in *Andalus*.. Differentiate between the themes of Arabic poem in *Andalus*.. Explain the characters of the themes.. Examine the stylistic method of writing deferent themes of the poem in *Andalus*..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: *Al-Muwashaat* · 2 hours
Discuss the concept of *Al-Muwashaat*.. Differentiate between this newly introduced poem by the Muslims in *Andalus* and the traditional Arabic poem.. Explain stylistic methods of writing *Al-Muwashaat*.. Examine the traits and characters of *Al-Muwashaat*..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: Introduction to *Az-Zajal* · 2 hours
Discuss the meaning of *Aza-Zajal* in Arabic literature.. Differentiate between this literary genre and others.. Explain historical background of *Az-Zajal* .. Examine the position of *Az-Zajal* among the poems..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: Background of *Az-Zajal's* · 2 hours
Discuss the stylistic method of composing *Az-Zajal*.. Differentiate between *Az-Zajal* and other kind of Arabic poem.. Identify some celebrities of *Az-Zajal*.. Appraise *Az-Zajal* poem among other Arabic poems..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: Some samples of *Andalus'* poem · 2 hours
Discuss the types of Arabic poems in Andalus.. Differentiate between the poem of the people of *Andalus* and that of others.. Examine the differences between the types of Arabic poems namely: traditional, *Al-Muwashah* and *Az-Zajal*..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 1: Features of Arabic prose in *Andalus* · 2 hours
Features of Arabic prose in *Andalus*. Epistles. Types of letters in the literature of *Andalus*. Stylistic methods of writing literary letters..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and rulers in Muslim Spain, focusing on their impact on literature.
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of traditional Arabic poetry, Al-Muwashaat, and Az-Zajal, noting their unique features and themes.
- Analyze the works of prominent literary figures like Ibn Zaydun, Ibn Khafajah, and Al-Rundi, paying attention to their styles and contributions.
- Review the social, political, and intellectual factors that influenced Arabic literature in Muslim Spain.
- Practice translating and interpreting excerpts from key literary works, focusing on understanding the cultural and historical context.
- Prepare summaries of each module, highlighting the main points and key figures discussed.
- Focus on understanding the evolution of Arabic literature in Muslim Spain, from its early influences to its later innovations.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA325 about?
This course, Arabic Literature in Muslim Spain, is a three-unit course available in the second semester of the third year B.A. Arabic and Literature Degree programme. It exposes students to the history and political life of the Muslims in *Andalus*, known today as Spain and Portugal. It also explores the intellectual and literary works of the people of the society before its decline.
How many units does ARA325 have?
ARA325, Arabic Literature In Muslim Spain, has 10 units across 4 modules, over 119 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA325?
ARA325 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is ARA325 hard?
ARA325 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ARA325 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is ARA325 assessed?
ARA325 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA325?
Historian, Arabic Language Specialist, Cultural Heritage Manager, Translator and Archivist.