RA121 : Pre-Islamic literature

Department

Academic Program

Bachelor in Arabic Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

The Pre-Islamic Literature course, code RA121: Is taught to first-year students of the Arabic Language Department for two hours per week. In this course, the student studies the history of literature in the pre-Islamic era.

The course aims to:

Studying the history of literature in the pre-Islamic era.

- Identify the most influential figures in literature in this era.

- Examine the most significant characteristics of pre-Islamic literature by studying some literary texts.

The value of the study returns to the student:

- To familiarize the student with the history of literature in the pre-Islamic era and aspects of life in it.

To explain to students the purposes and issues of pre-Islamic poetry.

The student must understand the characteristics of poetry in pre-Islamic times.

Intended learning outcomes

Mental skills:

This assignment requires the student to distinguish between the literature of the pre-Islamic era and the literature of other literary periods.

- The student should compare the purposes of pre-Islamic poetry, its sources, and issues.

- That the student deduces the characteristics of poetry in the pre-Islamic era from some poetic models.

Practical and professional skills:

Acquiring the skill of reading heritage books.

Acquiring the skill of using modern technology in research and presentation.

Develop students' sense of literary taste.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is offered to a student through:- Lectures.- Panel discussions homework and research (gathering information)

Methods of assessments

Evaluation methodWritten midterm exam 30%5% oral examactivity 5%Final exam 60%