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ARA426Arts2 Unitsintermediate

MODERN ARABIC PROSE

This course introduces students to Modern Arabic Prose, exploring its historical background from 1798 to the present. It examines the factors contributing to the 'Nahadoh Alhadithah' (modern development) in Arabic literature and its impact on prose development. Students will be exposed to major schools, trends, and types of modern Arabic prose, analyzing samples from both intellectual and ordinary authors. The course aims to prepare students for advanced studies in Arabic literature.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Modern Arabic ProseAn-Nahadoh AlhadithahLiterary AnalysisArabic LiteratureProse Development

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Background of Modern Arabic Prose

2

Factors Leading to Modern Development (Nahado Haditha)

3

Types of Modern Arabic Prose (Khadobah, Siyar Wa Tarajum, Maqalah, Khadira, Kissah/Riwayyah, Masrahiyyah)

4

Literary Schools and Trends

5

Analysis of Prose Samples from Intellectual and Ordinary Authors

6

Role of Translation and Printing in Prose Development

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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Emergency of development and beginning of Modern Era

2 study hours
  • •Read about the historical context of the emergence of development and the beginning of the Modern Era.
  • •Identify key figures and events that shaped this period.
  • •Analyze the impact of political and cultural factors on Arabic literature.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Factors that aid Modern Arabic development

2 study hours
  • •Examine the various factors that led to modern development in Arabic literature.
  • •Analyze the role of translation, printing, and orientalism.
  • •Discuss the impact of modern Arabic schools and intellectual societies.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: An introduction to Modern Arabic Prose; its stages and schools

2 study hours
  • •Explore the stages and schools of Modern Arabic Prose.
  • •Identify key literary figures and their contributions.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of different prose styles and movements.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Al-khadobah

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Khadobah and explore its historical significance.
  • •Analyze its revival in the modern period and its social importance.
  • •Study examples of Al-Khadobah from prominent figures.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: As-Siyar Wat-Tarajum

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between As-Siyar Wat-Tarajum and Tarikh.
  • •Explore the developmental trends of As-Siyar Wat-Tarajum.
  • •Analyze the contributions of modern literary scholars to this genre.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Al-Maqalah

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Maqalah and its significance in modern Arabic literature.
  • •Explore the sources and characteristics of Al-Maqalah.
  • •Analyze examples of Al-Maqalah from prominent writers.
Week
7

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Al-Khadira

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Khadira and its relationship to Al-Maqalah.
  • •Explore its significance in modern Arabic literature.
  • •Analyze examples of Al-Khadira from prominent writers.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Al-Kissah

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Kissah and its types, including Riwayyah.
  • •Explore the efforts of modern writers in developing Al-Kissah.
  • •Analyze examples of modern Arabic Kissah.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Almasrahiyyah

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Masrahiyyah (Play) and its origins.
  • •Explore its development in modern Arabic literature.
  • •Analyze examples of Al-Masrahiyyah from prominent playwrights.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Ar-Risa'lah

2 study hours
  • •Define Ar-Risalah (Letter) and its origins.
  • •Explore its development in modern Arabic literature.
  • •Analyze examples of Ar-Risalah from prominent writers.
Week
11

Module 4:

2h

Unit 1: Ahmad Zayya't

2 study hours
  • •Study the biography of Ahmad Hassan Az-Zayyat.
  • •Analyze his literary methods and works.
  • •Explore examples of his literary prose in detail.
Week
12

Module 4:

2h

Unit 2: Mustapha Sadiq Ar-Rafi'y

2 study hours
  • •Study the biography of Mustapha Sadiq Ar-Rafi'y.
  • •Analyze his literary methods and works.
  • •Explore examples of his literary prose in detail.
Week
13

Module 4:

2h

Unit 3: Daha Husain

2 study hours
  • •Study the biography of Daha Husain.
  • •Analyze his literary methods and works.
  • •Explore examples of his literary prose in detail.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events and figures in the development of Modern Arabic Prose (Units 1-3).

2

Develop comparative charts outlining the characteristics of different prose types (Units 4-7).

3

Practice analyzing prose samples from various authors, focusing on style and themes (Units 8-12).

4

Review the contributions of major literary scholars and their works (Units 13-17).

5

Focus on understanding the historical and cultural context of each prose type.

6

Prepare detailed notes on the key concepts and definitions covered in each unit.

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