ARAB 711 - Editing Arabic Manuscripts

Institution:

Georgetown University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the techniques and methodology used in establishing Arabic Medieval texts (collating the manuscripts, deciphering the script, stemma, marginalia, critical apparatus, etc) through the edition of a yet unedited text. The question of the formation and development of a scientific and philosophical technical terminology will also be addressed through the translation and translation of the text at stake. The course will take the form of a workshop where all the participants will engage in the process of edition and translation. Students will be provided with copies of the available manuscripts in which the text is extant.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgetown.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 687-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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