Middle Eastern literature

This course gives an introduction to the literary history of the Middle East.

This course will give an introduction to Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Hebrew literature with a special focus on Arabic classic and modern prose. During the course the student will also read and discuss two translated novels. 

The course consists of one module of 7.5 credits.


Teaching Format

Lectures and seminars.

Course details and resources

Course details, lesson planning and course literature can be found in the learning platform Athena.

Please note that only registred students have access to resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.

Assessment

The course is examined through a written assignment, in the form of a home exam, and an oral presentation of a fictional work.

Examiner

Astrid Ottosson al-Bitar

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Easterrn and North African Studies?

Student Councelor
exp.asien@su.se

Director of Studies:
Martin Säfström
Phone: 08-16 29 43

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