HUM 295-03 - Special Topic: The Open Door: An Introduction to Arabic Literature

2 credits (Fall)

The course will use literature (in translation) to explore cultural, political and social developments in the modern/contemporary Arab world. We will read a collection of translated works from different Arab authors, examining issues such as identity, feminism, alienation, and encounters with the West.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Dates: August 28 to October 9. Short course deadlines apply. Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Ramadan