ARTR 5350 - Introduction to Arab Women's Literature

Institution:

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Subject:

Arabic in Translation

Description:

A comprehensive overview of contemporary Arab women¿s literature, this course examines all Arab women¿s literary genres starting from personal letters, memoirs, speeches, poetry, fiction, drama, to journalistic articles and interviews. Selected texts cover various geographic locales and theoretical perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of Arab female authorship, subjectivity theory, and to the question of Arab Feminism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.virginia.edu/

Phone Number:

(434) 924-0311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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