Topics include narrative works of historical interest, the poetry of the Golden Age in Spain, and Biblical commentaries and their introductions. 509 Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature Barbara E. Mann Themes in modern Hebrew prose and poetry, such as pluralism in Israeli society, Israeli-Arab coexistence, and land and nature. Readings are selected from works of S.Y. Agnon, Leah Goldberg, Rachel, Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, and others. A study of grammar, with reading and translation of selected texts from Syriac literature. An examination of extracts from the major genres of medieval Arabic writing relevant to Islamic history.
Special attention is given to chronicles and geographical and biographical literature.
An introduction to the reading of Arabic texts written by medieval Jews in the Hebrew script, especially documents from the Cairo Geniza. 529 Readings in Modern Arabic Literature Samah Selim Selected topics in the fiction, poetry, and theater of the Arab world from the late 19th century to the present. The content varies according to the interests of the students and the instructor. Andras P. Hamori A reading of selections of poetry and prose. Problems of narrative, poetics, and the like may be discussed according to the interests of the class.