Africa in Medieval Arabic Writing

1. Explain the contributions of Afro-Arab writers and scholars of the medieval period.
2. Discuss the performances of the writers of the medieval period in terms of publication.
3. Identify the strength and extension of Arabic writings of the period.
4. Give an account of the major literary works of this era.
5. Analyze the historical and cultural context of medieval Arabic writings in Africa.
6. Compare and contrast the works of different Afro-Arab writers.
7. Evaluate the impact of Arabic literature on African societies during the medieval period.

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

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to the Africa in Medieval Arabic Writing

   • Unit 1: Introduction to the Africa in Medieval Arabic Writing · 2 hours

     Define the term Usurul-lwustah.. Explain the diversity of Arab life during the period.. Examine the life of Arab under the Roman Empire.. Discuss the historical period of the Middle Ages among writers.. Explain the origin of the name and the historical periods.. Describe how the Roman Empire existed and the reasons that led to the existence of new societies..

2. Week 2Module 2: Geographical and Social Elements of Algeria

   • Unit 2: Geographical Location of Algeria · 2 hours

     Describe the geographical location of Algeria.. Identify the social elements of Algeria.. Explain the foundations of Algeria's livelihood.. Outline the cultural development of Algeria.. Discuss Algeria's location in North Africa between Tunisia and Morocco.. Describe the mountains and plains that extend from east to west.. Explain the climate and vegetation in Algeria..

3. Week 3Module 3: Geographical and Social Elements of Morocco

   • Unit 3: Geographical Location of Morocco · 2 hours

     Describe the geographical location of Morocco.. Identify the regions of Morocco.. Explain the foundations of Morocco's livelihood.. Outline the social conditions of the people of Morocco.. Discuss Morocco's location in relation to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.. Describe the mountain ranges and plains in Morocco.. Explain the climate and natural resources in Morocco..

4. Week 4Module 4: The Scientific Movement

   • Unit 4: Scientific Movement in the Arab Maghreb · 2 hours

     Describe the scientific movement in the Arab Maghreb.. Explain the efforts of the conquerors who spread Islam and the teachers.. Discuss the role of science: schools - mosques - schools - corners - libraries.. Outline the role of the Almoravids and Almohads in spreading Islamic sciences.. Discuss the role of mosques and libraries in spreading knowledge.. Explain the contributions of scholars in various fields of Islamic sciences..

5. Week 5Module 5: Growth of the Scientific Movement

   • Unit 5: Growth of the Scientific Movement · 2 hours

     Describe the growth of the scientific movement in the Maghreb countries.. Identify the most prominent figures of this achievement.. Explain the various arts in which the Moroccans excelled at that time.. Discuss the scientific progress in the Maghreb countries.. Explain the contributions of scholars in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.. Identify the most important scientific achievements of the Maghreb..

6. Week 6Module 6: Devotion to Arab Heritage and Cultures

   • Unit 6: Devotion to Arab Heritage and Cultures · 2 hours

     Describe the height that the Maghreb countries reached in their devotion to Arab heritage and cultures.. Explain the sciences of language, grammar, prosody, rhetoric, and criticism.. Discuss the characteristics of the scientists who devoted everything to raising its edifice.. Outline the development of linguistic and rhetorical sciences.. Explain the contributions of scholars in language, grammar, and rhetoric.. Identify the most important linguistic and rhetorical achievements of the Maghreb..

7. Week 7Module 7: Contributions to Islamic Sciences

   • Unit 7: Contributions to Islamic Sciences · 2 hours

     Discuss the tremendous service provided by the Moroccans to the sciences of readings, interpretation, hadith, jurisprudence, and speech.. Explain how they arose and flourished during their historical periods.. Outline the development of Islamic sciences.. Explain the contributions of scholars in readings, interpretation, hadith, jurisprudence, and speech.. Identify the most important Islamic scientific achievements of the Maghreb..

8. Week 8Module 8: Moroccan Historians in Africa

   • Unit 8: Moroccan Historians in Africa · 2 hours

     Describe what the Moroccan historians in Africa presented about the news of countries and their princes.. Mention the most important of their writings according to the periods.. Explain the approach produced by each author, and its directions.. Discuss the historical writings of Moroccan historians.. Explain the historical methods used by Moroccan historians.. Identify the most important historical achievements of the Maghreb..

9. Week 9Module 9: Activity of Poetry and Poets in the Maghreb

   • Unit 9: Activity of Poetry and Poets in the Maghreb · 2 hours

     Describe the activity of poetry and poets in the Maghreb countries.. Explain the stages that Arabic poetry went through in the Maghreb.. Discuss the stages of simplicity, imitation, and then creativity.. Outline the development of Arabic poetry in the Maghreb.. Explain the contributions of poets in various genres of poetry.. Identify the most important poetic achievements of the Maghreb..

10. Week 10Module 10: Traditional Poetic Purposes

    • Unit 10: Traditional Poetic Purposes · 2 hours

      Identify the most important traditional poetic purposes.. Explain the most prominent pioneers.. Present some examples of their poetry.. Discuss the traditional poetic themes in the Maghreb.. Explain the contributions of poets in various genres of poetry.. Identify the most important poetic achievements of the Maghreb..

11. Week 11Module 11: Prose and Writing

    • Unit 11: Prose and Writing of Sermons and Exhortation · 2 hours

      Describe the prose and writing of sermons and sermons.. Explain the giants of the speakers of this phase and the pride of their sermons, which are considered a sign of the extent of their eloquence.. Discuss the prose and rhetoric in the Maghreb.. Explain the contributions of orators and preachers.. Identify the most important rhetorical achievements of the Maghreb..

12. Week 12Module 12: Diwani Messages

    • Unit 12: Diwani Messages · 2 hours

      Describe the flourishing of Diwani messages.. Explain the position of its writers with princes and rulers.. Present models of good messages.. Discuss the Diwani messages in the Maghreb.. Explain the contributions of writers of Diwani messages.. Identify the most important Diwani message achievements of the Maghreb..

13. Week 13Module 13: Travels and Prominent Figures, and Al-Yaqut

    • Unit 13: Travels and Prominent Figures · 2 hours

      Describe the historical eyes of travelers in this era.. Explain their unique experiences as stated in their narrated and written news.. Discuss their immortal adventures.. Outline the most prominent travelers.. Explain the contributions of travelers.. Identify the most important travel achievements of the Maghreb..

    • Unit 14: Al-Yaqut · 2 hours

      Discuss his origins.. Explain his poetry.. Describe his authorship of books.. Explain his authorship of the Dictionary of Countries.. Discuss his other writings.. Explain his death..