Classical Arabic Literary Text

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Classical Arabic Literary Texts will focus on the close reading and accurate translation of passages from classical Arabic literary texts such as Kitab al-Aghani and al-Iqd al-Farid. Other texts will be selected in accordance with student interest. The course will also review grammar (syntax and morphology) as needed to assure that students emerge from the course with a good command of the tools needed for reading and research in classical Arabic materials. Requirements and Grading: class preparation, attendance and participation: 35%; bi-weekly text review quizzes and written translation exercises: 35%; final individual translation project: 30%