Syllabus

Modern Arabic Literature: Social and Political Change

Code
GAR39L
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
1G2F
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:

  • explain the relationship between modern Arabic literature and social and political change in a selection of Arabic-speaking countries
  • independently choose a question relevant to the theme of the course and respond to this
  • using relevant theoretical terms, analyse a selection of contemporary Arabic texts with a focus on social and political change
  • discuss social aspects of Arabic literature and its role in a selction of Arabic-speaking countries.

Course Content

The course highlights the role that modern Arabic literature plays in a selection of Arabic-speaking countries. With the help of a number of literary theories, students discuss and analyse literary works, and put these in relation to the societies they describe. During the course, students choose a well-defined question that is relevant to the theme of the course and respond to this.

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 Literature: Social and Political Change - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • Arabic V, 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.