ANECC 320 - An Introduction to Literature and Visual Culture in the Arab World

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

The course aims to provide a framework within which the literary and image cultures of the Arabic-speaking peoples have developed. This is done through a combination of contextual analysis and close reading of seminal texts and films. Our starting points are foundational sources such as the Qur'an and classical prose and poetry. From the later period, emphasis is put on fiction and cinema. The other arts are acknowledged particularly through presentations by students. For this reason, an integral part of the course is student-led projects on aspects of the culture such as architecture, music, and calligraphy. The course consists of short background lectures, guided class discussions and close reading of texts and films. All material is in English translation or subtitled in English. No knowledge of Arabic is necessary.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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