L0509 - ARABIC LITERATURE I

courses
ID:
L0509
Duration (hours):
48
CFU:
8
SSD:
LINGUA E LETTERATURA ARABA
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (15/02/2026 - 25/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The main objective of both modules is to provide students with an overview of the varied Arab world from a literary, historical, geographical, and religious perspective, expression of a civilization made up of different populations that have enriched it over the centuries.

Course Prerequisites


No specific knowledge and skills are required for successful teaching learning.

Teaching Methods


The teaching of module will be structured in 36 hours for 6-credit students and in 48 hours for 8-credit students, divided into 2-hour lessons, based on the academic calendar.
Attendance is optional, although highly recommended.

Assessment Methods


Oral interview.

Texts


REFERENCE TEXT
Francesca Maria Corrao, Monica Ruocco (eds.), Arabic Literature From the Pre-Islamic Era to the Post-Classical Age. Mondadori, Milan, 2024.
For the exam, the program requires the study of the first six chapters (pp. 1-148) for both 8 credit and 6 credit students.
FURTHER READINGS
Mirella Cassarino, Antonella Ghersetti, Letizia Osti, Samuela Pagani (eds.), Anthology of Arabic Literature From the Origins to the 18th Century. Carocci ed., Rome, 2024.
Daniela Amaldi, Arabic Literature: From Orality to Love for Arab Heritage. IPO, Rome, 2022.
Jolanda Guardi, Hocine Benchina (eds.), The Mu'allaqat. Arabic Poetry Before Islam. Muta, Milan, 2023.
Paolo Branca, The Sacred Text of Muslims. A Short Qur'anic Anthology. Carocci ed., Rome, 2019.


Contents


The program includes two modules: 1) main concepts of Arabic culture; 2) general outlines of classical Arabic literature.
N. B. Students with 6 credits must read one text (a novel or a collection of short stories/poems) of their choise, translated from Arabic into Italian.
Students with 8 credits must read two texts (novels or collections of short stories/poems) of the choise, translated from Arabic into Italian.
For the choice of Arabic texts available in Italian, the teacher will provide a list of recommended readings during the course.

Course Language


Italian

More information


In-depth seminars are organized during the semester and are highly recommended.
Furthermore, among the exams to be chosen, for a complete educational offer, Archeology and History of Muslim Art ​​​​​​​(L OR 11) is highly recommended.

Degrees

Degrees

FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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People

MASCIOVECCHIO CARLA
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