A study of the Arabic literature written between 1900 and 1950 in America by authors of Arab origin, with emphasis on four main figures. Seminar on issues of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, especially to English-speaking students. Assessment of current materials and resources. Discussions of representative short stories, looking at language, culture, and society. Study of the Qur'an, Hadith, Islamic law, and contemporary Muslim interpretations.
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 and civilization. Open to graduate students from any department. Basic knowledge of Arabic desirable.