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Modern Arabic Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0213 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0213
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course considers a variety of work by Arab authors, all written or translated into English. Students will explore key trends, movement, and transformations that have shaped the modern Arabic literary tradition. They will examine narratives in various genres- including the novel, short story and film, which consider a range of political, social, and literary topics. Supplementary readings will provide critical context for analysis and interpretation. Themes may include postcolonial legacies, political struggle, Arab encounters with the West, and the quest for identity.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M01-0213

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

12 / 25

Status

Open

Instructor

Rania Said

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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