University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Honours student of Arabic

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm Tue, 2.00 pm Thu

This module will study linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of recent Arabic writing, by men and women writers from North Africa, the Middle East and the wider cultural margins of the Arab world. The module will include themes of exile, place and identity. Secondary readings will be in English and the module will include class discussion.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate - Before taking this module you should pass pass AR3401 or AR3402 or have equivalent study abroad

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours and 1 surgery hour .

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr F Caiani
Module teaching staff: Dr F Caiani & TBC
Module coordinator email fc8@st-andrews.ac.uk