A reading knowledge of Arabic is essential. Arabic poetry in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the contemporary period. The impact of Western poetry will be investigated. Arabic prose in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the contemporary period. Study will include the impact of Western prose, translations from Western languages, the introduction of new genres, and the influence of journalism.
Emphasis is on socio-political issues.
Open to graduate students from any department and, with permission, to seniors. Basic knowledge of Arabic desirable. Deals with large and fundamental problems of Arabic culture. Open to graduate students from any department and, by permission, to seniors. Basic knowledge of Arabic desirable.