Syllabus

Modern Arabic Young Adult Fiction

Code
GAR39K
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Arabic (ARA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Arabic1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 19 December 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 19 December 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

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

  • describe the best-known authors of Arabic young adult fiction
  • identify specific features of Arabic young adult fiction
  • describe the relation between a number of Arabic young adult fictional works and the reality they describe
  • analyse a number of Arabic young adult fictional works using relevant theoretical references
  • independently choose a theme htat is relevant to young adult literature and discuss it in relation to an Arabic young adult novel.

Course Content

The course introduces well-known contemporary  authors of young adult literature, and their works are discussed. The special features that distinguish Arabic young adult literature are analysed and put in relation to a selection of Arabic-speaking societies. Students choose a theme that is relevant to the subject and discuss this with reference to a book in Arabic for young adults.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars
  • Written assignments
  • Written examination

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Modern Arabic Young Adult Fiction - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • Arabic II, 15 credits

Other Information

The language of instruction is Arabic.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.