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The course is constructed around a given subject in Arabic literature. Selected novels, short stories, novellas or dramas are presented under a selected theme that may differ from year to year. This focus may cover only fiction or only drama, but also both genres under a common thematic approach. The course encompasses the reading of original texts, secondary literature in Arabic and other languages, as well as discussions about methodology for literary studies and theatre studies.
Students will acquire competence in the reading and interpretation of Arabic primary sources in the study of Arabic literature. The course also gives training in the critical use of relevant secondary literature both in Arabic and in other languages. Students shall develop their ability to describe and summarize source material and to analyse it with regard to a chosen method of literary criticism; to present their own analysis in oral and written form and in a concise academic style; and to evaluate each other’s work.
Admission as a Master's student to the Program for Asian and African Studies.
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ARA2110 - Arabisk språk 3+4 or equivalent
Fluent knowledge of written Arabic (four semesters minimum); English; for some secondary texts German reading knowledge would be helpful.
The teaching will consist of at least 5 double hours of lectures and at least 5 double hours of seminars. Attendance in at least two thirds of the teaching is mandatory. The seminars will consist of presentations of student essays and prepared discussion notes.
Lectures and seminars will be conducted in English, whereas the student essays and discussion notes can be in either Norwegian or English.
Teaching takes place throughout the semester.
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.
Term paper (semesteroppgave), 8-10 pp. à 2300 characters
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
Students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams may apply for participation in make-up exams. Make-up exams are arranged either later in the same semester or early in the semester following the exam in question. Documentation of valid reasons for absence from the regular exam must be submitted upon application to participate in make-up exams.
Students who have failed an exam and students who wish to re-take an exam to achieve a better grade may not participate in make-up exams, but must re-take the exam when it is regularly scheduled.
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
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