SL 148 - Modern Middle Eastern and Arabic Literature (in translation)

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

This course examines the complex, multicultural nature of the Middle East by surveying twentieth century literature of Arabic-speaking lands, Israel, and Turkey. Topics include identity, culture, religion, nationalism, conflict, and minority narratives. Of Arabic works, we will read at the writings of Adonis, Darwish, and Qabbani. Of Hebrew works, we will examine the writings of Amichai and Bialik. Of the works written French, English, Kurdish, Syriac, Turkish, and various Middle Eastern dialects, we will survey the writings of Andree Chedid, Mario Levi, Charles Corm, Louis Awad, Said Akl, and Orhan Pamuk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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