MODERN ARABIC PROSE
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 121 pages
- 6 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 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 ARA426, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARA426 · MODULE 1
Modern Arabic Literature was established through the tremendous efforts of some modern leaders such as Napolion Bonaparte, Muhammad Ali and Ismail including other Arabic scholars.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the historical background of Modern Arabic Literature.
- Explain the development of prose from old styles.
- Identify the factors that led to the general development of Modern Arabic Prose.
- Recognize Modern Arabic Literary Scholars and their Literary Prose.
- Analyze respective samples from the Authors.
- Compare and contrast different types of modern Arabic prose.
What it prepares you for
- Journalist
- Editor
- Content Writer
- Literary Critic
- Translator
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Education
- Translation Services
- Cultural Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Al-Khadira
Understanding the nuances and subtle differences between Al-Khadira and Al-Maqalah requires careful attention to detail and comparative analysis.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Al-Kissah
The unit requires differentiating between Al-Kissah, Al-Uksusah, and Ar-Riwayah, involving understanding the historical evolution and structural variations of each form.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Emergency of development and beginning of Modern Era · 2 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 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Factors that aid Modern Arabic development · 2 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 3Module 1:
Unit 3: An introduction to Modern Arabic Prose; its stages and schools · 2 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 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Al-khadobah · 2 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 5Module 2:
Unit 2: As-Siyar Wat-Tarajum · 2 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 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Al-Maqalah · 2 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 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Al-Khadira · 2 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 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Al-Kissah · 2 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 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Almasrahiyyah · 2 hours
Define Al-Masrahiyyah (Play) and its origins.. Explore its development in modern Arabic literature.. Analyze examples of Al-Masrahiyyah from prominent playwrights..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: Ar-Risa'lah · 2 hours
Define Ar-Risalah (Letter) and its origins.. Explore its development in modern Arabic literature.. Analyze examples of Ar-Risalah from prominent writers..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: Ahmad Zayya't · 2 hours
Study the biography of Ahmad Hassan Az-Zayyat.. Analyze his literary methods and works.. Explore examples of his literary prose in detail..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 2: Mustapha Sadiq Ar-Rafi'y · 2 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 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Daha Husain · 2 hours
Study the biography of Daha Husain.. Analyze his literary methods and works.. Explore examples of his literary prose in detail..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and figures in the development of Modern Arabic Prose (Units 1-3).
- Develop comparative charts outlining the characteristics of different prose types (Units 4-7).
- Practice analyzing prose samples from various authors, focusing on style and themes (Units 8-12).
- Review the contributions of major literary scholars and their works (Units 13-17).
- Focus on understanding the historical and cultural context of each prose type.
- Prepare detailed notes on the key concepts and definitions covered in each unit.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARA426 about?
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.
How many units does ARA426 have?
ARA426, MODERN ARABIC PROSE, has 6 units across 4 modules, over 121 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARA426?
ARA426 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is ARA426 hard?
ARA426 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ARA426 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 6 units.
How is ARA426 assessed?
ARA426 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARA426?
Journalist, Editor, Content Writer, Literary Critic and Translator.