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ARA421 Arabic Prosody II

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Arabic prosody. It explores the definition, origin, and benefits of prosody, differentiating between various literary terminologies. Students will learn to analyze poetic lines, understand prosaic changes, and master poetic writing techniques. The course also covers 'Buhur' and its 'Tafi'ilat', knowledge of rhymes, poetic necessity, and innovations in poetic measures. The course aims to equip students with the skills to critically analyze Arabic poetry and enhance their own poetic writing abilities.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Arabic prosodypoetic measuresrhymesBuhurTafi'ilat

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of prosody

2

Poetic terminologies

3

Analysis of poetic lines

4

Prosaic changes

5

Rhyme schemes

6

Poetic necessity

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 assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 1: علم العروض

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to علم العروض, focusing on its definition and significance.
  • •Identify the founder of علم العروض and their contributions to Arabic literature.
  • •Discuss the benefits of studying علم العروض for understanding and appreciating Arabic poetry.
Week
2

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 2: التفريق بين المصطلحات

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between الشعر and النثر, understanding their unique characteristics.
  • •Explore the concept of الشعر المنثور and its place in Arabic literature.
  • •Define النظم and compare it with الشعر, noting the key differences in emotional depth and artistic expression.
Week
3

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 3: دراسة البيت الشعري عروضيا

2 study hours
  • •Identify the different titles of البيات from various perspectives.
  • •Enumerate the titles of أجزاء البيات, understanding their roles in poetic structure.
  • •Define البيت الشعري عروضيا, recognizing its components and their arrangement.
Week
4

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 4: التفعيلة

2 study hours
  • •Define التفعيلة, understanding its role as a fundamental building block of Arabic poetry.
  • •List the number of التفاعيل and their variations in Arabic prosody.
  • •Distinguish between the types of التفاعيل, recognizing their unique structures and functions.
Week
5

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 5: التغييرات العروضية

2 study hours
  • •Define الزحاف and its impact on the rhythm and flow of Arabic poetry.
  • •Explore the types of الزحاف and their effects on the التفاعيل.
  • •Define العلة and compare it with الزحاف, noting their similarities and differences.
Week
6

Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

2h

Unit 6: الكتابة العروضية

2 study hours
  • •Identify the letters that are added during الكتابة العروضية to maintain poetic meter.
  • •Recognize the letters that are omitted during الكتابة العروضية to ensure accurate representation of spoken Arabic.
  • •Apply the principles of الكتابة العروضية to transform standard Arabic text into a form suitable for prosodic analysis.
Week
7

Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

2h

Unit 1: البحور وتفعيلتها

2 study hours
  • •Define البحور الشعرية and its significance in Arabic poetry.
  • •Discuss the benefits of تقطيع الشعر for analyzing and appreciating Arabic verse.
  • •Outline the steps involved in تقطيع الشعر, from identifying the meter to recognizing the التفاعيل.
Week
8

Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

2h

Unit 2: البحور الشعرية (1)

2 study hours
  • •Define البحر الطويل and its characteristics, including its التفاعيل and common uses.
  • •Explore البحر المديد and its unique features, such as its مجزوء form.
  • •Analyze البحر البسيط, recognizing its rhythm and its role in various poetic forms.
Week
9

Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

2h

Unit 3: البحور الشعرية (2)

2 study hours
  • •Study the characteristics of البحر الوافر, including its تفعيل and common uses.
  • •Examine the structure of البحر الكامل, recognizing its rhythm and its role in various poetic forms.
  • •Compare and contrast the features of البحر الوافر and البحر الكامل, noting their similarities and differences.
Week
10

Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

2h

Unit 4: البحور الشعرية (2)

2 study hours
  • •Explore the characteristics of البحر الهزج, including its تفعيل and common uses.
  • •Examine the structure of البحر الرجز, recognizing its rhythm and its role in various poetic forms.
  • •Compare and contrast the features of البحر الهزج and البحر الرجز, noting their similarities and differences.
Week
11

Module 3: القافية وحروفها

2h

Unit 1: علم القافية

2 study hours
  • •Define علم القافية literarily and technically, understanding its limitations and forms.
  • •Discuss the benefits of studying علم القافية for appreciating and creating Arabic poetry.
  • •Explain the importance of rhyme in Arabic poetry, recognizing its role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and emotional impact of verse.
Week
12

Module 3: القافية وحروفها

2h

Unit 2: حروف القافية

2 study hours
  • •Identify the rhyme letters (Rawiyy, Wasl, Khuruj, Radif, Ta'sis, Dahkeel) and their functions in Arabic poetry.
  • •Explore the issues concerning rhyme letters, such as their permissible variations and restrictions.
  • •Analyze examples of Arabic poetry to identify and classify the different rhyme letters and their effects on the overall rhythm and meaning of the verse.
Week
13

Module 3: القافية وحروفها

4h

Unit 3: حركات حروف القافية وأنواعها منحيث اسطلق والتقييد

2 study hours
  • •Classify types of rhyme in terms of freedom and limitations.
  • •Master names of rhymes, forgivable and unforgivable faults according to Muwallideen.
  • •Explain what is meant by prosaic necessity.

Unit 4: أسماء القافية من حيث حركات ما بين ساكنيها وعيوبها

2 study hours
  • •Give summary of the inventions ofMuwallideen.
  • •Explain what is meant by Musammat and Mukhammas.
  • •Master names of rhymes, forgivable and unforgivable faults according to Muwallideen.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for each 'Bahr' including its 'Tafi'ilat' and common variations.

2

Practice transcribing Arabic poems into their prosodic notation to identify the meter.

3

Focus on understanding the differences between 'Zihaf' and 'Illah' and their impact on poetic rhythm.

4

Develop a strong understanding of rhyme schemes and their variations in Arabic poetry.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments and focus on areas where you received feedback.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 prosodic concepts

7

Practice analyzing classical and modern Arabic poems weekly

8

Memorize key terms from Units 1-2

9

Review all examples in Units 7-10

10

Create a study group to discuss challenging concepts from Units 11-14

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