Drama in Modern Arabic Literature
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 105 pages
- 7 units
This course introduces students to the world of drama within modern Arabic literature. It explores the meaning, scope, and significance of drama, tracing its origins and development in the context of modern Arabic literary traditions. Students will analyze various dramatic works, examining their features, styles, and the contributions of prominent dramatists and playwrights. The course also covers modern Arabic theatre and its impact on literary expression.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARA424, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA424 · MODULE 2
At the end of the course, you will write a final examination which will constitute 70% of your final grade. In the examination which shall last for two and half hours, you will be requested to answer four questions out of at least five questions.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the meaning and concept of Drama in Arabic Literature
- Explain the history and features of Drama in Arabic Literature
- Identify the writers of Drama in Arabic Literature
- Appraise Dramatic works in modern Arabic Literature
- Evaluate the stylistic methods of writing Drama in Arabic literature
- Analyze the development and trends in modern Arabic drama
What it prepares you for
- Literary Critic
- Arabic Language Specialist
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Translator
- Teacher
- Education
- Publishing
- Media
- Cultural Organizations
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Sample from Arabic Prosaic Drama
Requires understanding of complex Arabic prose and ability to interpret cultural nuances within the dramatic context.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Samples from Arabic Poetic Dramas
Demands familiarity with classical Arabic poetry and the ability to analyze intricate poetic structures and themes.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Introduction to Drama in Arabic Literature · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Definition of Drama in Arabic Literature. Differentiate between Drama and other prosaic literary works.. Explain the scope of Drama in Arabic literature.. Examine the features of Drama in Arabic literature..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Historic Background of Arabic Drama in Arabic Literature · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: History of Arabic Drama. Differentiate between Eastern and Western in Arabic world and the roles of the literary figures of each region in the staging and writing Drama.. Evaluate the impact of Arabic literary figures on theater and Drama..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Significance and literary techniques of Drama · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Significance of Drama. Explain basics knowledge and techniques for writing Literary Drama.. Examine the types of Literary Drama.. Appraise the mechanisms of Drama..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Stylistic methods of writing Arabic Drama · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Stylistic methods of writing Arabic Drama. Discuss some of integral components of Arabic Drama i:e Al-Fikra, As-Shakhshiyah, Al-Habkah and Al-Hiwaar.. Differentiate between each ofthe components of Drama.. Taste stylistic methods of writing Drama.. Appraise efforts of Arabic literary figures in writing Drama..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Types of Drama in Arabic Literature · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Types of Drama in Arabic Literature. Discuss the stages of Drama in Arabic Literature.. Differentiate between the types of Dramatic works according to the stages.. Explain some factors that were responsible for the Various Drama in Arabic literature.. Examine stylistic methods of Various Dramatic works and their celebrities..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Authorship in Arabic Drama · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Authorship in Arabic Drama. Discuss the background of publication of Arabic Drama.. Explain some sources from which Arabic Drama were produced.. Differentiate between the sources of Arabic Drama.. Examine the taught behind the publication of Arabic Drama..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Literary Figures of Arabic Drama · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Literary Figures of Arabic Drama. Discuss life and history of some Arabian playwrights.. Differentiate between some of celebrities of Arabic Drama.. Explain the contributions of the Dramatic figures to the renaissance of Arabic literature in the new period..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Sample from Arabic Prosaic Drama · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Sample from Arabic Prosaic Drama. Discuss one of Arabic Prosaic Drama.. Differentiate between prosaic and poetic Drama.. Examine the characteristics of the literary works of Taofeeql-Haqeem as one of Arabic Prolific Dramatists.. Appraise the stylistic method of writing prosaic Drama in Arabic literature..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Samples from Arabic Poetic Dramas · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Samples from Arabic Poetic Dramas. Discuss some of Arabic Poetic Drama.. Differentiate between prosaic and poetic Drama.. Examine the characteristics of the literary works of Ahmad Shaoqiy in terms of Arabic Poetic Drama.. Appraise the stylistic method of writing poetic Drama in Arabic literature..
- Week 10Module 4:
Unit 1: Arabic Drama in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Arabic Drama in Nigeria. Discuss the history of Arabic Drama in Nigeria.. Differentiate between the Arabic Drama of Arabian and that of Nigerian scholars.. Explain the stages of Arabic drama in Nigeria.. Examine the roles and impact of Nigerian Arabic Scholars to sustain the literary Drama..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 2: Production of Arabic Drama in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Production of Arabic Drama in Nigeria. Discuss aims and objectives of writing Arabic Drama in Nigeria.. Explain how Drama is being produced by Nigerian Arabic playwrights.. Account for some Dramatic works of Nigerian Arabic scholars..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 3: First Sample from the publications of Arabic Drama in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: First Sample from the publications of Arabic Drama in Nigeria. Discuss the content of Al-'Ameed l-Mubajal the first Arabic play written by Nigerian.. Explain the biography of the first Arabic playwright in Nigeria.. Examine the thoughts and wisdoms of an episode of the introduced work.. Taste the stylistic method of writing Arabic Drama in Nigeria through the text of the presented episode..
UNIT 4: Second Sample from the publications ofArabic Drama in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Second Sample from the publications of Arabic Drama in Nigeria. Discuss some segments from one of Arabic Drama works of Nigerian authorship.. Taste some Arabic Dramatic texts written in Nigeria.. Appraise some thoughts of Arabic Literary Drama in Nigeria..
- Week 13Module 4:
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all units. Work on assignments.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key figures and movements in Arabic drama (Units 1-3)
- Analyze sample dramatic texts, focusing on stylistic elements (Units 2-3)
- Compare and contrast different types of Arabic drama (Unit 2)
- Study the contributions of Nigerian playwrights to Arabic drama (Module 4)
- Practice translating key dramatic passages from Arabic to English and vice versa
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA424 about?
This course introduces students to the world of drama within modern Arabic literature. It explores the meaning, scope, and significance of drama, tracing its origins and development in the context of modern Arabic literary traditions. Students will analyze various dramatic works, examining their features, styles, and the contributions of prominent dramatists and playwrights. The course also covers modern Arabic theatre and its impact on literary expression.
How many units does ARA424 have?
ARA424, Drama in Modern Arabic Literature, has 7 units across 3 modules, over 105 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA424?
ARA424 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is ARA424 hard?
ARA424 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ARA424 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 7 units.
How is ARA424 assessed?
ARA424 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA424?
Literary Critic, Arabic Language Specialist, Cultural Affairs Officer, Translator and Teacher.