ARLC 120: Classical Arabic Literary Prose

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 180

Prerequisites: up- per-division standing or consent of instructor

Description: Explores aspects of classical Arabic literary prose. Includes the modes of quotation, citation, falsification, fabrica- tion, and forgery. Focuses upon selected writings of al-Hamadhai, al-Jahiz, al-Ma’arri, Ibn Tufayl, and Ibn Hazim.

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