Literature of Arabic-Speaking Communities - ARA 225
https://courses.vccs.edu/courses/ARA225-LiteratureofArabicSpeakingCommunities
Effective: 2024-05-01
Course Description
Reviews selected Arabic literary and cultural expressions and equips students with the tools and methodologies to critically analyze a variety of genres. Identify and discuss themes, topics, structures, and literary techniques used to represent the shared experiences of Arabic-speaking cultures in the target language
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.
General Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to introduce intermediate-to-advanced Arabic language students to a basic background for understanding unique features of Arabic literature and focus on the development of methods for critical analysis and discussion while continuing to develop fluency skills in Arabic. This course is taught in the target language.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisite: ARA 202
Course Objectives
- Critical Thinking
- Compare literary forms found across language communities
- Integrate cultural understanding with recurring themes and metaphors in literature common in the Arabic-speaking communities
- Identify and explain key cultural issues using evidence from Arabic literature as a primary source.
- Distinguish forms of literature unique to the Arabic-speaking communities with attention to linguistic, literary and cultural detail
- Communication
- Establish and present parallels between literary forms found across language communities
- Establish and present parallels between cultural themes within different literary genres
- Develop literary skills in Arabic centered on analysis, interpretation and criticism with application of social contexts
- Establish and present parallels between literary forms found across language communities
Major Topics to be Included
- Dominating literary genres in Arabic literature
- Distinguish forms of literature within Arabic-speaking communities with attention to linguistic, literary, and cultural detail
- Discuss the characteristics, major writers, and representative works of predominant literary movements
- Recurring themes in Arabic literature and Film adaptation and multimedia.
- Establish and present parallels between literary forms found across language communities.
- Analyze authentic sources of literary texts and artistic forms of expression, such as films, literature, paintings, music, etc.
- Supplement literary texts with film adaptations or multimedia resources to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of literature
- Impact of cultural and social forces on literature
- Identify and explain key cultural issues using evidence from Arabic literature as a primary source.
- Differentiate and discuss literary and cultural texts, recognizing key themes and cultural nuances
- Explore how contemporary literature addresses current social, political, and cultural issues.
- Language Proficiency Enhancement
- Differentiate and practice advanced grammar and syntax structures relevant to the language use.
- Demonstrate improved articulation, fluency, and accuracy in Arabic
- Expand their vocabulary and use idiomatic expressions in both formal and informal contexts