WLAR 440
Modern Arabic Short Story
Section: 001

Course Description

An advanced language skills course which introduces students to contemporary Arabic literature through selected readings of modern Arabic short stories. Students will develop an understanding of this rich literary genre as a reflection of concurrent social structures, political landscapes, and cultural traditions in Middle Eastern societies. Emphasis will also be placed on recognizing advanced grammatical structures in Modern Standard Arabic with attention given to the increased use of vernacular expression in modern literary works. Assigned readings, writing assignments, and class discussions will be in Arabic.

Type

Publish to UNC-Online

Fall 2024

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
00131A Withers Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: WLAR 301 or WLAR 330

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