AR4422 Palestinian Fiction
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 2
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
15
SCQF level
SCQF level 10
Availability restrictions
Available to Honours students of Arabic
Planned timetable
4.00 pm Tue, 2.00 pm Thu
Module coordinator
Dr F Caiani
Module Staff
Dr F Caiani & TBC
Module description
This module will study linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of modern Palestinian fiction, with readings in Arabic from the work of Ghassan Kanafani, supplemented by readings in English from short fiction by the same author and by Palestinian women authors. Students will gain an understanding of some important aspects of recent Palestinian history and culture, in addition to gaining skills in literary translation and analysis.
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
Coursework = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
2 hours and 1 surgery hour
Scheduled learning hours
22
Guided independent study hours
128