MIST 210 - An Introduction to Arabic Literature in Translation

This survey of Arabic literature in translation is designed to introduce students to the wealth and richness of literary history and art of expression of the Arabs. Modern Arabic literature embodies the emotion, aspiration, and universal humanism of the millions of Arabic-speaking people. This literary production is deeply rooted in a tradition of eloquence and manifested in diverse forms in poetry and prose over the past 1900 years. The course traces Arabic literature and its diverse forms in two distinctive approaches. The first is historical, starting with the pre-Islamic period (6th century CE) through the 18th century CE. The second approach is thematic, introducing students to a range of literary genres such as novels, short stories, modern poetry, and drama. A selection of major works in English translation and representative of the various genres provides the foundation for readings and discussions. The list is carefully selected to expose students to different literary genres as well as the diversity of Arabic-speaking populations and geographical regions.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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