ANU - STUDYAT - Intro to Arabic Literature

Offered By:	Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Arabic
Offered in:	ARAB6507 will not be offered in 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	This is a reading course for students who have completed Advanced Arabic A or equivalent. Readings should be completed in line with the guidelines provided to the student. Focus will be on one area of Arabic studies: literature. Students enrolling in this course should be able to undertake a small-scale research project in Arabic literature and present findings in a scholarly manner.
Indicative Assessment:	4,500 word essay - in Arabic and due at the end of semester (100%).
Workload:	Two hours of language classes per week or regular meeting with the Supervisor
Course Classification(s):	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest:	Arab and Islamic Studies
Requisite Statement:	ARAB3001/6503 Advanced Arabic A
Prescribed Texts:	The lecturer will provide material selected from Arabic printed media, short stories, poems, novels and other sources.
Academic Contact:	Dr Ali Yunis Aldahesh

Introductory Course to Arabic Literature ARAB6507 - Details