SAST 225 - History of Urdu Literature

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. This class will deal with the main periods of Urdu writing: (1) early beginnings 1200-1500; (2) Dekkani Urdu; (3) the "Golden Tradition" (18th century); (4) 19th century; (5) 20th century. In all these periods important trends and the foremost authors will be presented in biographical and poetical examples. The changes of literary genres will be discussed and due importance will be given to the social and historical developments of the times.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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