Cultures of the Arab World I

The course is designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding of key elements of the cultures that make up the contemporary Arab world (intended as a complex system of languages, ethnicities, societies and religions), and to equip them with the ability to discuss and critically analyse these elements. Each year, the course will focus on a general topic by exploring recurrent concepts in the primary sources within their respective historical and political contexts, and by referring to secondary sources where necessary.

Students are expected to:
- critically analyse and discuss the themes covered during the course, being able to autonomously read and understand texts included in the syllabus;
- find primary and secondary sources on their own regarding the general topic covered during the course, make original reflections on these sources, and present them in a clear and coherent way.