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ARA4302 - Readings in Arabic Literature, Religions and Politics
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Course content
Reading course to introduce students to current trends of research in Literary Anthropology and the history of Arabic Literature. Selection of texts varies, but particular emphasis is laid on the question of how literary images, symbols or rhetorical forms shape human perception and imagination. The analysis of literary texts will provide the students with more insight and a better understanding of how literature may influence human emotion, discourse and behaviour. The main focus will be put on studying ‘primary’ sources, but relevant secondary literature will also be used to facilitate understanding and improve analysis.
Learning outcomes
Students will familiarize themselves with select Arabic texts relevant to classical and/or modern literature. They will improve their reading skills, and learn to place the texts in the broader context of their production and use. More generally, students shall develop their ability critically to read and analyse source material; to find and assess secondary literature; to reflect methodically on sources and their interpretation; to describe and summarize source material and/or other texts in a factual manner; to present their own analysis in oral and written form and in a concise academic style; and to evaluate each other’s work.
Admission
Admission as a Master student to the Program for Asian and African Studies.
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International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
ARA2110 - Arabisk språk 3+4 or equivalent.
Recommended prior knowledge
Fluent knowledge of written Arabic (four semesters minimum); English; for some secondary texts German reading knowledge would be helpful.
Teaching
14-week seminar (2 hours/week) with class readings and intermittent lecture-style presentations by teacher and students.
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Teaching takes place throughout the semester.
Criteria for access to teaching resources
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.
Exam information
Seminar paper (semesteroppgave; 8-10 pp.; footnotes and appendices excluded) on a relevant topic to be agreed upon. It must be presented orally in class, along with a 1-2 pp. written handout / “thesis paper”, before it can be submitted.
Assessment and grading
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
Explanations and appeals
Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Evaluation of this course
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Other information
Reading list is to be agreed upon between student and lecturer.
Contact us
Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages
Visiting address:
P.A. Munchs hus level 4
Visiting hours:
Mon-Fri: 12:30 - 15:00
Postal address:
PO Box 1010 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo
Fax: 22 85 48 28
E-mail: henvendelser@ikos.uio.no
Web: http://www.hf.uio.no/ikos/