ARA421 Arabic Prosody II

1. Define and explain the key concepts of Arabic prosody.
2. Differentiate between various literary terminologies related to Arabic poetry.
3. Analyze poetic lines and identify their metrical structures.
4. Apply the rules of prosaic changes to enhance poetic expression.
5. Master the art of poetic writing and rhyme construction.
6. Critically evaluate Arabic poetry based on established prosodic principles.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 1: علم العروض · 2 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 2: التفريق بين المصطلحات · 2 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 3: دراسة البيت الشعري عروضيا · 2 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..

4. Week 4Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 4: التفعيلة · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 5: التغييرات العروضية · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 1: علم العروض ومصطلحاته

   • Unit 6: الكتابة العروضية · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

   • Unit 1: البحور وتفعيلتها · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

   • Unit 2: البحور الشعرية (1) · 2 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..

9. Week 9Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

   • Unit 3: البحور الشعرية (2) · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 2: بحور الشعر العربي

    • Unit 4: البحور الشعرية (2) · 2 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..

11. Week 11Module 3: القافية وحروفها

    • Unit 1: علم القافية · 2 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: القافية وحروفها

    • Unit 2: حروف القافية · 2 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..

13. Week 13Module 3: القافية وحروفها

    • Unit 3: حركات حروف القافية وأنواعها منحيث اسطلق والتقييد · 2 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 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..