Course GAR2HS

Modern Arabic Poetry

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the most important poets of Arabic poetry from the 20th and 21st centuries
  • explain the more central genres, movements and trends in Arabic poetry from the 20th and 21st centuries in translation
  • discuss the emergence of genres and styles during this period and connect these to historical and political events
  • explain the prominent role of poetry in Arab society
  • analyse a selection of poems using theoretical models.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Arabic, can be given in English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Arabic V, 15 credits at First cycle
  • No knowledge of Swedish is required.
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3K24
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than two years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 2 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course, as are web-based meetings using sound and image. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online. Use more advanced programmes – for example, simulation programmes.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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