ARAB 4200 - Modern Arabic Literature

(GB) (LA-AS) Satisfies Option 1. (CU-ITL)

Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: ARAB 3202 or permission of the instructor. Conducted in Arabic.

M. Younes.

The course is an introductory survey to different genres in Modern Arabic Literature (Poetry and prose). It aims at improving the four language skills at an advanced level, as well as appreciating Arabic literature. All readings will be in Arabic. The readings are selected from among the most salient literary texts by major writers form the 20th century.