Arab Culture I
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
This course aims to enhance students' ability to understand, discuss and analyse critically key topics in contemporary Arab culture seen in their own historical and socio-political context.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to analyse and discuss critically the topics treated during the course.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Representing war
Through primary sources of various types (literary, historical, journalistic), we shall investigate ways of representing war in Arab culture through the centuries, analyzing recurrent concepts in their respective contexts. With the help of secondary literature on specific cases, shall reflect on war as an element of historical memory.
Through primary sources of various types (literary, historical, journalistic), we shall investigate ways of representing war in Arab culture through the centuries, analyzing recurrent concepts in their respective contexts. With the help of secondary literature on specific cases, shall reflect on war as an element of historical memory.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of of the following is assumed:
- outline of the history of the Arab world from the 6th century to the present day;
- key concepts of Islam;
- socio-political context of the contemporary Arab world.
Students admitted to the degree who realize they do not have the required preparation are advised to study the contents of the following textbooks:
- Allen, Roger (2000). An Introdution to Arabic Literature. Cambridge University Press.
- Aydin, C. (2017). The Idea of the Muslim World: A Global Intellectual History, Harvard University Press.
- Hillenbrand, Carole (2005). Islam. A New Historical Introduction, Thames and Hudson.
- outline of the history of the Arab world from the 6th century to the present day;
- key concepts of Islam;
- socio-political context of the contemporary Arab world.
Students admitted to the degree who realize they do not have the required preparation are advised to study the contents of the following textbooks:
- Allen, Roger (2000). An Introdution to Arabic Literature. Cambridge University Press.
- Aydin, C. (2017). The Idea of the Muslim World: A Global Intellectual History, Harvard University Press.
- Hillenbrand, Carole (2005). Islam. A New Historical Introduction, Thames and Hudson.
Teaching methods
Conferences and seminars are scheduled with invited speakers related to the course topic.
For part of the course will students will be required to read texts ahead of class and to hold short presentations.
The Ariel website for the course contains a Course Blog, detailing the contents and activities for each class as well as additional references.
For part of the course will students will be required to read texts ahead of class and to hold short presentations.
The Ariel website for the course contains a Course Blog, detailing the contents and activities for each class as well as additional references.
Teaching Resources
Students will select two of the topics treated during the course and prepare the relevant volume from the list below as well as the relative additional material available on the Ariel platform.
- - Jacquemond, Richard e Felix Lang, Culture and Crisis in the Arab World.
Art, Practice and Production in Spaces of Conflict. IB Tauris 2019.
- The Crusades: Gabrieli, Francesco, Storici arabi delle Crociate, Einaudi, 1963
-The conquests: Kennedy, Hugh N., Le grandi conquiste arabe. Come la diffusione dell'Islam ha cambiato il mondo, Roma: Newton Compton, 2008.
- Iraq: Masmoudi, Ikram. War and Occupation in Iraqi Fiction. Edinburgh University Press, 2015.
- Algeria: Roggero, Caterina, L'Algeria e il Maghreb. La guerra di liberazione e l'unità regionale, Milano: Mimesis, 2012.
- Palestine: Suleiman, Yasir, Arabic in the fray : language ideology and cultural politics, Edinburgh University Press, 2015.
- - Jacquemond, Richard e Felix Lang, Culture and Crisis in the Arab World.
Art, Practice and Production in Spaces of Conflict. IB Tauris 2019.
- The Crusades: Gabrieli, Francesco, Storici arabi delle Crociate, Einaudi, 1963
-The conquests: Kennedy, Hugh N., Le grandi conquiste arabe. Come la diffusione dell'Islam ha cambiato il mondo, Roma: Newton Compton, 2008.
- Iraq: Masmoudi, Ikram. War and Occupation in Iraqi Fiction. Edinburgh University Press, 2015.
- Algeria: Roggero, Caterina, L'Algeria e il Maghreb. La guerra di liberazione e l'unità regionale, Milano: Mimesis, 2012.
- Palestine: Suleiman, Yasir, Arabic in the fray : language ideology and cultural politics, Edinburgh University Press, 2015.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an interview in which students will have to demonstrate their knowledge of the course topics and set texts, and the abilitiy to contextualize, comment and discuss them in the light of the analytical tools provided during the course. The student's active participation in the lessons and activities organized within the course will be taken into consideration. Part of the exam may be in the form of a written questionnaire with open answers.
Teaching Unit 1
L-OR/12 - ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Teaching Unit 2
L-OR/12 - ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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