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Department of Arabic University of Kerala
SYLLABUS
M.A. ARABIC: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
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UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
DEPARTMENT ARABIC
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
M.A. ARABIC: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
(CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM – 2015 Admission Onwards)
SYLLABUS
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No.
Name of Paper Credit
CORE COURSES
SEMESTER - I
1 ARB 511 Grammar & Morphology - I 4
2 ARB 512 Qur'anic & Hadith Literature 4
3 ARB 513 Classical Arabic Literature 4
4 ARB 514 Linguistics, Rhetoric & Prosody 4
SEMESTER - II
1 ARB 521 Grammar & Morphology - II 4
2 ARB 522 History of Islamic Civilization 4
3 ARB 523 Medieval Arabic Literature 4
4 ARB 524 Language Technology and Communication 4
SEMESTER - III
1 ARB 531 Indo Arabic Literature 4
2 ARB 532 History of Modern Arab World 4
3 ARB 533 Modern Arabic Literature 4
4 ARB 534 Literary Criticism 4
SEMESTER - IV
1 ARB 541 Translation and Simultaneous Interpretation 4
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2 ARB 542 Methodology of Teaching Arabic 4
3 ARB 543 Contemporary Arabic Literature 4
4 ARB 544 Dissertation & Viva-voce 4
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – I
1 ARB 5011 Arabic for Travelers 4
2 ARB 5012 Islamic Literature in Arabic 4
3 ARB 5013 Arabic Literature in Kerala 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – II
4 ARB 5021 Commercial Arabic 4
5 ARB 5022 Modern Arabic Literature in Saudi Arabia 4
6 ARB 5023 Arabic Literature in Spain 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – III
7 ARB 5031 Research Methodology 4
8 ARB 5032 Drama, Biography and Fiction in Arabic 4
9 ARB 5033 Mahjar Literature 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – IV
10 ARB 5041 Special Author: Naguib Mahfouz 4
11 ARB 5042 Arabic Journalism and Essay Writing 4
12 ARB 5043 Women's Writing in Arabic 4
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DETAILED SYLLABUS – CORE COURSES
SEMESTER - I
ARB 511 GRAMMAR & MORPHOLOGY - I Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To understand the Structure based composition
To attain the mastery over the Arabic Grammar, Syntax and Morphology
To enhance the translational skills from Arabic to English and Vice versa
Course Description
The paper intends to have a better understanding of structure based composition
and it provides an introduction of General Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
(Arabic) and detailed study of Arabic Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax and
Semantics
Module – I: Use of Language, Parts of Speech, Skills of listening, Speaking, Reading,
Writing, Equational Sentences, Interrogative, Vocative, Nunation, Helping Vowels,
Definite article, Demonstrative phrase, Noun – adjective phrases, Pronouns suffixes with
noun
Module – II: Structure of Arabic Sentences, Basic Text, Vocabulary, Sentences and its
types, Gender, Singular, Dual, Plural, Definite and Indefinite, Nominal Sentences and
Verbal Sentences, Object of Genitive case or Prepositions, The Genitive, Adjective
Module – III: Passage comprehension, Modern Standard Arabic, Interaction in different
occasions, Declension of Duals, Sound Plural of Masculine and Feminine, The Broken
Plurals, Sound Verbs, Week Verbs, Moods of the imperfect: Indicative, Subjunctive,
Jussive, Use of Pronouns, Different Pronouns, Attached and Detached Pronouns, Case of
Five Verbs
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Module - IV: Morphology, Types of Verbs, Past, Present, Future, Imperative,
Prohibition, Active and Passive, Trilateral Verbs, Derived Forms of Trilateral Verbs,
Quadrilateral Verbs, Derived Forms of Quadrilateral Verbs, Classification of Verbs by
radical, Hamzated, Assimilated, Hollow, Defective, Conjugate and Aplastic, Energetic
mood
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Elementary Modern Standard Arabic - Part I (Chapters 1 – 5) Edited by:
Peter F Abboud and Earnest N McCarus, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, 1983
2. Al-Qava’id al Arabiyya al Muyassara I: by Dr. Mahmud Ismail-Sini, Dr.
Ibrahim Yusuf Al Sayyid, Muhammed al Rifaee al Shaikh, King Saud
University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Ajnas al Wustha: by Dr. Thajudeen Mannani, Department of Publications,
University of Kerala, 2015
Books for Reference:
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a) Al Arabiyya fi al Mawaqif al Haditha, A.I Rahmatulla and Others, Calicut: Al
Huda Books
b) Al Arabiyya li al Nashi'in, Sini, Mahmud Ismail & Others, (1983), Book IV,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education
c) Al Arabiyya li al Hayat Book I & II, Dr. Muhmud Ismail Sini & others, King Saud
University, KSA
d) Al Nahw al Musawwar Vol III, Faizal Hussain (Beirut)
e) Arabic by Radio, Cairo
f) Arabic for Travellers, Bertliz, Switzerland
g) Durusun Fi al Arabiyya, London: Linguaphone Institute
h) From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology, Moulana Ebrahim Muhammad,
Academy for Islamic Research, Madrasah In’amiyyah, Camperdown, South Africa
i) Kithab al Meezan, Ajnas al Sugra & Ajnas al Kubra, Tirurangadi Book Stall,
Edumart, Calicut
j) Modern Literary Arabic, David Cowan, School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
k) Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive Grammar, Elsaid Badwi, Michael G.
Carter and Adrian Gully, Routledge Taylors and Francis Group, London and New
York
l) Sampurna Arabi Vyakaranam, Abdul Kalam Faizy, Capital International, 2003
m) Taqwimu llm al lughah al Arabiyy al Hadith, Abdul Haque Shuja’at Ali
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Translation of passages – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
(Arabic to English & Vise versa)
ARB 512 QUR'ANIC & HADITH LITERATURE Credit - 4
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Aim of the Course:
To assess the impact of Qur'an and Hadith on Arabic language and literature
To have a better understanding of Arabic Grammar through the Surahs of Quran
To examine the Qur'an and Hadith as independent literary forms
To introduce the moral values through the stories from Quran and Hadith
Course Description
The paper examines the depth of Quran and Hadith as literary works and its
impacts and influences over then existing forms of literature in Arabic language.
The lessons impart stories extracted from both Quran and Hadith to enrich the
students with moral and social values.
Module – I: Revelation, Influence of Quran on Arabic Literature, Importance of Hadith
and its history of collection, Miracle of Quran, Quranic influence on unification of Arabic
dialects and other sciences of language, interpretations of Qur’an, classic and modern
important works in Tafsir, Saba’ Qira’a, Asbab al Nuzul, Makki and Madani, Istinbatul-
Ahkam, Ijazul-Qur’an
Module – II: Surah Yusuf, Life of Prophet Yusuf, Prophet Ya’qub, Historical
Background of then Egypt
Module – III: Surah al Furqan (Verses 63 - 77), Characters of Believers and their
Advantages
Module – IV: Hadith, Definition of Hadith, Compilation of Hadith, Sihahu Siththa and
its compilers, Muwatha of Ibn Malik, Sound and Weak Hadith, Contribution of Hadith
towards Arabic literature, Role of Hadith in character formation, The Hadith as second
source of Islam, Riwayah, Rijal-al-Hadith, Al Jurhu wa al ta’dil, Istinabat al ahkam al
sharia Min al Hadith, al Hadith al Gharib, Mukhtalaf al Hadith
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ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Al Thibiyan Fee Uloomil Quran
2. Al Mus’if Fee Lugathi Wa I’rabi Surah Yusuf, Dr. V. Abdur Rahim, The
Islamic Foundation Trust, Chennai – 12, India, 1993
3. Surah Al Furqan (Verses 63 - 77) from Thafseer ibn Katheer
4. Nusus min Hadith al Nabavi al Shareef, Dr. V. Abdur Rahim, The Islamic
Foundation Trust, Chennai – 12, India, 2007
Books for Reference:
a) Al Amsal Fi al Quran, Muttanisheril M. Koyakkutty
b) Al Itqan fi Ulum al Quran, Imam al Suyuti
c) Hujjatullah al Balighah, Shah Waliyullah al Dahlavi
d) Meaning and Message of the traditions, Muhammd Manzoor Nomani, Islamic
research and publications, Lucknow, 1975
e) Sahih al Bukhari, Imam al Bukhari
f) Sahih Muslim, Imam al Muslim
g) Tafsir al Maragee, Ahmad Musthafa al Maragee
h) Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim, Ibn Kathir, (1969), Cairo: Dar al Ma'arif
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i) The Cultural Atlas of Islam, Ismail R. al Faruqi and Lois Lamya al Faruqi
j) Way to the Qur’an, Khurram Murad, Islamic Book Service
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Quranic verses
and Passages from Hadith – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 513 CLASSICAL ARABIC LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To have a detailed survey over outstanding aspects of literature of the period from
500 AD to 670 AD
To understand the social structure of the Pre-Islamic period through the prose and
poetry
To Study the social impacts of Pre Islamic poems with special reference to Al
Muallaqath
Course Description
This course involves the study of outstanding aspects of the Pre-Islamic period,
such as diction, social structure of the Pre-Islamic society, prose writing, poetry,
and its sources. The course comprises an appreciative, critical and analytical study
of Pre-Islamic poetry.
Module - I: Society and Culture of Pre-Islamic period, Lifestyle and customs of Arabs
before Islam, Clans in Arab Society, History of Arabic Language, Origin and
development of Arabic Literature
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Module - II: Pre-Islamic Prose, Proverbs and other forms of prose literature, Statements
of wisdom, moral advices, enchantments of priests, sermons, Al Khitabat, Oratory and
orators
Module - III: Pre-Islamic Poetry, Origin and development of Pre-Islamic poetry, Sources
of poetry, Salient features, Place of poetry in the Arab life, important poetry collections,
Mu'allaqat and authors, other important Pre-Islamic poets, Mukhdaramoon
Module - IV: Development of Prose and Poetry in Islamic Period, Influence of Quran
and Hadith on Arabic Literature, Role of Poetry in defending Islam and the Prophet,
Hassan ibn Thabith, Ka’b ibn Zuhayr, Abdullah Ibn Ravaha, Ka’b ibn Malik.
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
1. Khutabah Quss bin Saidah (P 32-34) Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi by Walid
Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh,
Bardubai, UAE, 1994
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2. Khutubah Hajjatul wida al Nabavi (P 69-73) Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi
Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh,
Bardubai, UAE, 1994
3. Wasiyyatu Abi Bakr (P 75) Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and
Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE,
1994
4. Khutubah Umar bin Khathab (P 76) from Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi
Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh,
Bardubai, UAE, 1994
5. Khutubah Ali bin Abi Thalib (P 78 - 80) from Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi
Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh,
Bardubai, UAE, 1994
Poetry:
a) Muallaqa of Zuhair bin Abi Sulma, (21 Lines), (P 17 - 20) from
Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al
Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
b) Banath Suad of Ka’b bin Zuhair (25 Lines), (P 53 - 56) from Mukhtarath
min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al
Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
c) Hamziya of Hassan Bin Sabith (22 Lines) (P 57 - 59) from Mukhtarath min
Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri
Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
Books for Reference:
a) Al Shi’r wa al Shu’ara’, Ibn Quthaiba
b) Al-Jami' fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Qadim, Hanna Fakhuri, Dar al Jil,
Beirut
c) Kithab al Agani, Abul Faraj al Isbahani
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d) Tarikh Adab al Lughat al Arabiyya, Jurji Zaydan, Part I, Cairo: Dar al Hilal
e) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Brockleman, Carl,
f) Tarikh ul-Adab il-Arabi, Ahamed Hasan al Zayyat, Darul Marifa, Beirut
g) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Vol I, Umar Farrukh, Cairo: Dar al Ilm li al Malayin
h) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Asr al jahili & al Asr al Islami, Shawqi Dayf, Dar al
Ma'arif, Cairo, 1992
i) Thabaqath al Shu’ara’, Ibn Salam al Jumahi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Poetic verses
and Passages from Speech – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 514 LINGUISTICS, RHETORICS & PROSODY Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To Introduce basic principle and concept of Linguistics
To analyze the nature of Arabic as a Semitic language
To understand the components of Arabic rhetoric and prosody
Course Description
The Paper deals with the Arabic Linguistics, its origin and function. Importance of
Arabic Rhetoric and divisions are explained along with the detailed description of
Ilm al Bayan, Ilm al Ma’ani and Ilm al Badi’.
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Module - I: Linguistics: Definition, origin and function, Ilm al Lugha, and Fiqh al
Lugha, Areas of linguistics, Arabic dialects: ancient and surviving
Module - II: Introduction to Arabic rhetoric, History of writing in Arabic rhetoric,
Importance and divisions of rhetoric elements: Ilm al Ma'ani, Fasaha, Balagha, Style of
writing
Module - III: Introduction to al Bayan, Tashbih, Majaz, Kinaya, Introduction to al Badi'
al Muhassanat al Lafdiyya, al Muhassanat al Ma'nawiyya
Module - IV: Origin of Prosody, its history and development, contribution of Khalil bin
Ahmad Al Faraheedi, 16 Arabic meters, Types of rhymes, al Zihaf, al Illa
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Fiqh al Lugah al Arabiyya by Dr. Ameel Yaqub
2. Al-Balaghat al wadihah by Ali-al-Jarim and Mustafa Amin
3. Al-Shafi fi Ilm al 'Arud wa al Qawafi, Ahmad Moulawi, N.K., al Huda
Books, Calicut, 1998
Books for Reference:
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a) Al-Arud al Wadih, Dr. Mamduh Haqqi
b) Al-Balagatul Arabia, Dr. Waleed Qassab
c) Asas al Balagha, al Zamakhshari, Dar al Ma'rifa, Beirut, 1979
d) Mizan al Dhahab Fi Sina”ah al Arabi, Sayyid Ahmad al Hashimi
e) Taysir Kafi al Tabrizi fi al Arud Wal Qawafi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 10 Objective type questions 10 x 1 = 10 Marks
2. Short note type - 10 out of 15 10 x 3 = 30 Marks
3. Scanning of Poetic verses – 4 out of 8 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay Type – 1 out of 3 1 x 8 = 8 Marks
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SEMESTER - II
ARB 521 GRAMMAR & MORPHOLOGY – II Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To focus upon further developing students’ skills in speaking, listening
comprehension, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic.
To enhance understanding of sophisticated grammatical structures and expand
significantly students’ knowledge of Arabic vocabulary.
To attain the mastery over the Arabic Grammar, Syntax and Morphology of Weak
Verbs
To enhance the translational skills from Arabic to English and Vice versa
Course Description
A continuation of first Semester, The paper is aiming to enhance proficiency in
listening, speaking, writing, and reading through the study of more elaborate
grammatical structures and exposure to more sophisticated texts. Aims
Module – I: Use of Language in advanced level, Negation, Adjective Strings, Verbs with
Two Accusatives, Doubled Roots: Phonological roots, Conditional Sentences, Existential
Sentences, Adjectival Verbs, Accusative of Cause or Purpose.
Module – II: Interrogatives, Particles of Interrogation, Demonstrative Nouns, Relative
Pronoun, Types of Predicates, Relational Adjective, ‘Kana’ and its Sisters, ‘Inna’ and its
sisters, Types of Adjectives, Case of ‘Five Nouns’, Specification, Gender.
Module – III: The Numbers, Doubled Verbs, Passive sentences, Adverbs of Time and
Place, State, Types of State, The Exceptions, Coupling, Conjunctions, Negation
Module - IV: Advanced Study of Morphology of Weak Verbs, Types of Weak Verbs,
Past, Present, Future, Imperative, Prohibition, Active and Passive, Trilateral Verbs,
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Derived Forms of Trilateral Verbs, Quadrilateral Verbs, Derived Forms of Quadrilateral
Verbs, Classification of Verbs by radical, Hamzated, Assimilated, Hollow, Defective,
Conjugate and Aplastic, Energetic mood, Noun of Instruments, Nouns of connoting the
verbs, Nomen vicis, Situational Nouns
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Elementary Modern Standard Arabic - Part II (Chapters 33, 34, 37, 40, 43)
Edited by: Peter F Abboud and Earnest N McCarus, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge, 1983.
2. Al-Qava’id al Arabiyya al Muyassara II: by Dr. Mahmud Ismail-Sini, Dr.
Ibrahim Yusuf Al Sayyid, Muhammed al Rifaee al Shaikh, King Saud
University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Meezanul Mu’thallu: Muhammad Baqawi Pookottoor, Abjad Publication,
Mariyad, Malappuram - 676122
Books for Reference:
a) Al Arabiyya fi al Mawaqif al Haditha, Rahmatulla, A.I. and Others, Al Huda
Books, Calicut
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b) Al Arabiyya li al Hayat Book III & IV, Dr. Muhmud Ismail Sini & others King
Saud University, KSA
c) Al Arabiyya li al Nashi'in, Sini, Mahmud Ismail & Others, (1983), Book IV,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education
d) Al Nahw al Musawwar Vol III, Faizal Hussain (Beirut)
e) Arabic by Radio, Cairo
f) Arabic for Travellers, Bertliz, Switzerland
g) Durusun Fi al Arabiyya, London: Linguaphone Institute
h) From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology, Moulana Ebrahim Muhammad,
Academy for Islamic Research, Madrasah In’amiyyah, Camperdown, South Africa
i) Kithab al Meezan, Ajnas al Sugra & Ajnas al Kubra, Tirurangadi Book Stall,
Edumart, Calicut
j) Modern Literary Arabic, David Cowan, School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
k) Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive Grammar, Elsaid Badwi, Michael G.
Carter and Adrian Gully, Routledge Taylors and Francis Group, London and New
York
l) Sampurna Arabi Vyakaranam, Abdul Kalam Faizy, Capital International, 2003
m) Taqwimu llm al lughah al Arabiyy al Hadith, Abdul Haque Shuja’at Ali
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Translation of passages – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
(Arabic to English & Vise versa)
ARB 522 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
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To study the Islamic history, civilization, culture and the history of Muslim
societies
To develop a critical understanding of methods, procedures, current issues,
debates and materials appropriate to the study of Islamic History and Civilization
To provide a socio-political background to the study of Islamic sciences and
intellectual history, to introduce students to the lively discussion of ‘Islamic
decline’
to encourage viewing Islamic history and civilization as part of world history
Course Description
The course is a broad survey of the history and civilization of Islam from its rise in
the seventh century to the contemporary period, with special emphasis on the
critical turning points in the evolvement of Islamic societies and the emergence of
various Islamic dynasties and states. It discusses the background against which each
of these empires emerged, their expansion and contributions to the Islamic
experience
Module – I: Establishment of Islamic Empire, Expansion of Islam, al Khulafa al
Rashidun, Umayya, Abbasiyya
Module – II: Truth and Phenomena of urbanization, prosperity of Islamic culture
Module – III: New Branches of knowledge in Islam
Module – IV: Strata of People before Islam, Cultural heritage of Islamic State
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
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1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Tarikh al Thamaddun Al Islami (P 35 - 58 from Volume 1), Jurji Zaidan,
hindawi, Madeena Nasr, Cairo, Egypt, 2012
2. Tarikh al Thamaddun Al Islami (P 13 - 38 from Volume 2), Jurji Zaidan,
hindawi, Madeena Nasr, Cairo, Egypt, 2012
3. Tarikh al Thamaddun Al Islami (P 49 - 249 from Volume 3), Jurji Zaidan,
hindawi, Madeena Nasr, Cairo, Egypt, 2012
4. Tarikh al Thamaddun Al Islami (P 13 – 25 & 69 - 102 from Volume 5), Jurji
Zaidan, hindawi, Madeena Nasr, Cairo, Egypt, 2012
Books for Reference:
a) Al Saqafath al Islamiyya Fi al Hind, Abdul Hayy al Hasani
b) Fajr al Islam, Ahmed Ameen, Al Nahda, 1975
c) Tarikh al Thamaddun Al Islami, Jurji Zaidan, hindawi, Madeena Nasr, Cairo,
Egypt, 2012
d) Zuha al Islam, Ahmed Ameen, Al Nahda, 1999
e) Zuhar al Islam, Ahmed Ameen, Al Nahda, 1999
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
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4. Essay type questions – 2 out of 4 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
ARB 523 MEDIEVAL ARABIC LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To have a detailed survey over outstanding aspects of literature of the period from
670 AD to 1798 AD
To understand the social structure of the Medieval period through the prose and
poetry
To Study the Development of poetic genres
To analyze the literary works, authors, movements and trends through various
dynasties
Course Description
The paper studies outstanding aspects of Arabic literature of the medieval period,
such as literature and popular culture, arts, religion, nationalism, politics, genres
and movements. The course comprises an appreciative, critical and analytical
study of medieval prose and poetry. It involves the detailed biography of Poets and
Writers of then period.
Module - I: The beginning of Umayyath Khilafa, Society and Culture of medieval
period, Development of Arabic Literature (Prose and Poetry), Khitabath, Rasa’il,
Maqamat, Characteristics of Umayyad political poetry; Hija and Fakhr development of
Ghazals during this period, Biographies of Writers and Poets.
Module - II: The beginning of Abbasid Khilafa, Oratory and orators, salient features and
themes, position of writers in the Abbasid society, Development of New genres,
Translation Movement, Important rulers in Abbasid Period. Development of new forms
of poetry: Ghilmaniyyat, Zuhdiyyat, Khamriyyat, Tardiyyat, Ghazal, Wasf, political
poetry, poetry of guidance, Development of Arabic literature in Spain.
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Module - III: Educational, Intellectual and Artistic movement during Abbasid period,
Emergence of Arab Philosophers, philosophers, historians and scientists such as Imam al
Ghazzali, al Tabari, al Kindi, Ibn Sina, al Razi, al Farabi, al Mas'udi, Ibn Batuta, al
Khawarazmi, Jabir ibn Hayyan.
Module - IV: Prose and poetry during Fatimid, Ayyobid, Mamlook and Ottoman periods,
well-known literary figures and important works, Ibn Khaldun and his Muqaddima, Ibn
Khallikan, Idressi, Ibn Bathutha, Imam al Busiri, Ibn Kathir
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
a) Khutabah Ziyad Bin Abeehi (P 91 - 94) from Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi
Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh,
Bardubai, UAE, 1994
b) Kuthuba Hajjaj bin Yusuf al Saqafi (P 97 - 100) from Mukhtarath min Adab
al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al
Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
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c) Risala Abdil Hameed al Kathib, (P 101 - 102) from Mukhtarath min Adab al
Arabi, Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam li al Nashri Wa al
Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
d) Athyabu Tha’amin wa Ash’aru Baithin by Abul Faraj al Isbahani, Mukhtarath
min Adab al Arab - Volume - II, (P 67 – 69), Abul Hassan Ali al Nadwi,
Muassassathu al sahafathi wa al Nasr, Lucknow
e) Kithabun Yanubu an Katha’ibu by Ibn al Ameed, Mukhtarath min Adab al
Arab - Volume - II, (P 70 – 73), Abul Hassan Ali al Nadwi, Muassassathu al
sahafathi wa al Nasr, Lucknow
f) Al Maqamath al Bagdadiyya by Badee al Zaman al Hamadani, (P 161 - 164)
from Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al
Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
Poetry:
a) Qasidathu Mutha Nabbi fee madhi Saif al Dawla, (16 Lines), (P 129 - 131)
from Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al
Qalam li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
b) Qasidathu Burda by Imam al Booseeri, (17 Lines), (P 171 - 172) from
Mukhtarath min Adab al Arabi Walid Qasab, and Hashim Manna, Dar al Qalam
li al Nashri Wa al Thawseeh, Bardubai, UAE, 1994
Books for Reference:
a) Al Shi’r wa al Shu’ara’, Ibn Quthaiba
b) Al-Jami' fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, al Adab al Qadim, Hanna Fakhuri, Dar al Jil,
Beirut
c) Kithab al Agani, Abul Faraj al Isbahani
d) Tarikh Adab al Lughat al Arabiyya, Jurji Zaydan, Part I, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
e) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Carl Brockleman
f) Tarikh ul-Adab il-Arabi, Ahamed Hasan al Zayyat, Darul Marifa, Beirut
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g) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Vol I, Umar Farrukh, Cairo: Dar al Ilm li al Malayin
h) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Asr al jahili & al Asr al Islami (1992), Shawqi Dayf,
Cairo: Dar al Ma'arif
i) Thabaqath al Shu’ara’, Ibn Salam al Jumahi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Poetic verses
and Passages from Speech – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 524 LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To get the students acquainted with the basic concepts and functional knowledge
in the field of informatics
To generate awareness about effective use of Social networks and internet
To train and enable the students to use digital knowledge resources in learning
To provide training in using various computer applications in Arabic
Course Description
The paper helps the students to get acquainted with the basic concepts and
functional knowledge in the field of informatics. It equips the students to use
various computer applications in Arabic
Module – I: Fundamentals of Information Technology, Computer input and output
devices, Computer components, Hardware & Software
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Module - II: History of Computer, Computer generations, Operating systems, Networks,
Internet in Arabic, E-mail, Website and Portals
Module - III: MS Office: Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Power Point, Word processing in
Arabic, Interaction with language experts around the world, On-line translation, Data
Entry in Arabic
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
a. Al Hasoob wa Mabadiuhu, Dr. T.A. Abdul Majeed, P. Subair and P.M. Abbas,
Al Huda Publication, Calicut
Books for Reference:
a) Computer Dictionaries: English Arabic, Arab Scientific Publishers, Beirut.
b) Computer Parijayavum Prayogavum, Achuth S. Nair, State Institute of Languages,
Trivandrum
c) Information Text Books, Achuth S. Nair, State Institute of Languages, Trivandrum
d) Introduction in Information Technology, V. Rajan
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Summative Assessment: 2 Hour written examination & 1 Hour practical examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
(Theory: 40 & Practical: 20)
1. 10 Objective type questions 10 x 1 = 10 Marks
2. Short note type - 3 out of 5 (in English) 3 x 5 = 15 Marks
3. Short note type - 3 out of 5 (in Arabic) 3 x 5 = 15 Marks
4. Practical 1 out of 2 (in English) 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
5. Practical 1 out of 2 (in Arabic) 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
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SEMESTER - III
ARB 531 INDO ARABIC LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To mark out the Historical background of Indo Arab Relations
To study the development of Arabic literature in Indian Sub-continent
To focus on critical and analytical knowledge of Arabic writings in India
To compare the literary works of Middle East literature and Indian Arabic
literature
To have a detailed study over the Arabic works written in Kerala and its authors
Course Description
The paper focuses on the historical background of Indo Arab Relations, the
development of Arabic language and literature in India, Indian works in Arabic in
the field of Islamic Sciences and their authors, the role of Educational institutions
and religious organizations in the development of Arabic language in India
Module – I: History of Indo-Arab relations, Development of Arabic language and
literature in India
Module – II: A general survey of Indian contribution and works in Arabic in the field of
Arabic and Islamic sciences like literature, Tafsir, Hadith, Jurisprudence, Grammar,
Biography, History, Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, Poetics and General science
Module – III: Development of Arabic Studies in India, The role of Arabic institutions,
movements, organizations in Arabic studies like Dar al Uloom Deoband, Nadwat al lama
Lecknow, Da'ira al Ma'arif Hyderabad, Baqiyat al Salihat Vellore
Module – IV: Contribution of notable personalities to Arabic and Islamic literature like
Shah Valiyyullah al Dahlawi, Ghulam Ali Azad al Bilgrami, Anwar Shah al Kashmiri,
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Abd al Haqq al Muhaddis al Dahlawi, Abd al Hayy al Hasni, Zayn al Din al Makhdum al
Saghir, Fadl Haqq Khayrubadi, Fayd al Hasan Saharanburi, al Qadi Umar al Bilanquti,
Siddiq Hasan Khan al Kanuji, Shybli al Nu'mani, al Sayyid Sulaiman al Nadwi, Mas'ud
Alam al Nadwi, Abu al Hasan Ali al Nadwi, Abu Layla Muhammad bin Meeran, Dr.
Mohiyi al Din al Aluwaiy, Muhammad Wadih Rashid al Nadwi, Muhammad al Rabi' al
Nadwi
Module – V: Development of Arabic education in Kerala and Centers of Arabic Studies,
a general survey of Arabic literature, Prominent Arabic writers and poets and their works
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
1) Tuhfat al Mujahideen by Zainuddin Makhdum
2) Musahamat al Hind fi al Nathr al Arabi khilal al Qarn al 'Ishrin (P 101-265) by
Ashfaq Ahmad, New Delhi, 2003
3) Thareekh al Silath Baina al Hind wa al biad al Arabiyya (P 252-267) by Dr.
Muhammed Ismail al Nadwi, Dar al Fathah, Beirut
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4) Al-Muslimoona fi al Hind by Abul Hasan Ali al Nadwi, Dar al Fatah, Damascus,
1962
5) Ar-Raheeq al Makhtum (P 579-614) by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Rabitha al
Alam al Islami, Makkah, KSA
Poetry:
1) Madhu al Nabi: Al Diwan al Thani (First 20 Line Only) by Gulam Ali Azad al
Bilgrami (Hassan al Hind)
2) Al Qasida al Lamiyya (First 20 Line Only) by Abdul Muqthadir al Kindi
3) Athyabu al Nagami Fi Madhi Sayyid al Arabi wa al Ajam (First 20 Line Only)
by Shah Waliyullah Al Dahlawi
Books for Reference:
a) A’lam al Muallifeena Bi al Arabiyya fi al Bilad al Hindiyya, Jamaluddin Faruki
and Others, Al Majid Center, Dubai, 2013
b) Al Da’wat al Islamiyya wa Tatawwaruha fi Shibh al Qarrat al Hindiyya,
Muhiyiddin Aluway, Dar al Qalam, Damascus, 1986
c) Al Muslimuna fi Kairala, Abdul Ghafoor Abdullah al Qasimi, Matba’a Akmal,
Malappuram, 2000
d) Al Saqafath al Islamiyya Fi al Hind, Abdul Hayy al Hasani
e) al Shi’r al Arabi fi Kairala: Mabdauhu wa Thathawwuruhu, Dr. Veeran
Mohyideen, Arabnet, Calicut, 2003
f) An intellectual history of Islam in India, Azeez Ahmad
g) Arabi Sahityatinu Keralatinte Sambhavana, Dr. K.M. Muhammad, Ashrafi Books,
Malappuram, 2005
h) Islam in India, Christien W. Troll, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
i) Islam in Kerala, Abdul Samad, Laurel Publishers, Kollam, 1998
j) Mada Khasira al Alam bi Inhithwathi al Muslimeen, Abul Hasan Ali al Nadwi
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k) Manahij al Dirasath al Arabiyya Fi al Hind, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Husain al
Nadwi, 26, CIEFL, Hyderabad, 500 007
l) Muqawamat al Isti’mar al Burtighali fi Malaybar, Abu Bakar Muhammad, Calicut:
Al Huda Books, 2007
m) Nuzhathul Khawathir wa Bahjath al Masami’ wa al Nawalir (Al I’lam Biman fi
Tarikh al Hindi min al A’lam), Abdul Hayy al Hasani
n) Rijal al Fikri wa al Da’wa, Abul Hasan Ali al Nadwi
o) Rijal al Hind wa al Sind, Qali Ath-har al Mubarakfuri
p) Subhath al Marjan fi Athaari Hindustan, Gulam Ali Azad al Bilgrami (Hassan al
Hind)
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Poetic verses
and Passages from Speech – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 532 HISTORY OF MODERN ARAB WORLD Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To provide adequate opportunities to know the Arab world
To train about the language, history, culture, politics and economics of the
contemporary Arab world
To study the history of the Arab Countries from Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt to
the 21st Century
To study the issues and concerns of the contemporary Arab world such as Arab
Spring, Palestine Issue and Political upheavals
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To introduce the Arab countries like Egypt, Iraq, Jordon, Kuwait, Oman,
Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen
Course Description
The paper gives a brief introduction to the history of the states in Arabian
Peninsula. It provide basic information about the language, history, culture,
politics and economics of the contemporary Arab world and the factors led to the
formation of Arab countries in Asia and Africa
Module – I: Outline and history of the Modern Arab World, Geographical &
Demographical sketches of Arab World
Module – II: Political History of the Arab world, Ottoman Empire: Its establishment and
decline, Arab renaissance, reform movements in Arab countries, Islamic reform
movements, Political, religious and intellectual awakening
Module – III: Special Study on Egypt and Palestine, The Palestine issue, its origin and
history, The Modern Egypt, its founders
Module – IV: Political Scenario of the Current Arab World, The kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, Its origin and history, History of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab
Emirates, Yemen, Gulf Cooperation Council (G.C.C), Political upheavals
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
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Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
A. Tarikh al ‘Alam al ‘Arabi al Mu’asir, Dr. Ismail Ahmad Yaghi, Maktaba al
Abikan, Riyadh, 2000
Books for Reference:
a) A History of Modern Middle East, Nokshoy C Chatterji
b) A Literary History of the Arabs, Nichelson History of the Arabs by P.K. Hitti
c) A short History of Middle East, G F Kirk
d) Aalam al Arab –Naqoola Ziyaadah
e) Al-Arab al Hadith
f) Al-Tarikh al Islam, Mahmud Shakir Vols-10-22 Beirut
g) Taareekhu al Arab al Hadeeth, Abd al Kareem Mahmood Gharaaibah
h) The Arab Awakenonh, George Antonius
i) The Arab World Today, more Berger
j) The Mahammadar World of Today, Zwemar
k) The Middle east-Histort, Fisher S.N
l) The Principles of Arabic Rhetoric and Prosody, M.Ziaul Haque
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 533 MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
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To have a detailed survey over outstanding aspects of literature of the period from
1798 to 1975
To survey the changes in the Arabic literature brought by renaissance
To analyze the literary works, authors, movements and trends in Arabic literature
in various countries
To review the influence of western literature and culture in the Arabic literature
Course Description
The paper attempts to portray the outstanding aspects of Arabic literature of the
modern period. It highlights an appreciative, critical and analytical study of
modern prose and poetry. The paper includes the detailed description of modern
literary movements and schools as well as the biographies of Poets, Writers and
Critics of the period.
Module - I: Emergence of Modern Arabic Literature, Renaissance, Developmental
activities during the period of Muhammed Ali Pasha
Module - II: Mihjar Literature, Rabitha al Qalamiyya, Usbath al Andalusiyya, Rabitha al
Adabiyya, Jibran Khalil Jibran, Iliya Abu Mazi
Module - III: Deewan Group, Appolo movement, Development of different forms of
Prose literature, Fiction, Short story, Novel, Drama, Arabic Cinema
Module - VI: Development of Modern Poetry in various Arab countries, Salient features
of Modern Arabic Poetry, Women Poets in Modern Poetry, A brief account of prominent
modern Arabic poets and their works. Free verses, Dramatic Poetry, Blank Verses,
Biographies of Famous writers
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
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Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
1) Mir’at-ul Islam (Al Kithab Al Awwal only Page: 05 – 118), by Dr. Taha Husain
2) Al Liss wa al Kilab by Naguib Mahfouz
3) Meeladu Bathal by Tawfiq al Hakkim
4) Baynee wa Baynaka by Yahya Haqqi
5) Risalat al Ghufran By Mustafa Lutfi Al Manfaluthi
6) Al Ajnihath al Muthakassira by Jibran Kaleel Jibran
7) Mir’at thaammuli fil Umoor by Aesha Tymuriya
8) Qalbu imra’athin by Najib Kilani
9) Al Lugath wa al Deenu wa al Adathu by Musthafa Sadiq al Rafi’e
Poetry:
1. Umar Mukhtar by Ahmad Shouqi
2. Sarandeep by Mahmud Sami Al Barudi
3. Muhammadur Rasoolullahi by Ali al Jarim
4. Ila al Umma al Arabiyya by Mahruf al Razafi
5. Al Hayath wa al Hurriyya by Abul Qasim al Shabbi
6. Falastheen by Iliya Abu Mali
7. Al Lugath al Arabiyya by Hafiz Ibrahim
8. Lanafthariq by Nazik al Malaika
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9. Shu’ara al Arl al Mu’thalla by Nizar Qabbani
Books for Reference:
a) Al Ittijahat al Adabiyyah fi al Alam al Arabiyy al Hadith, Dr. Anis al Maqdasiyy
b) Al Shi’r wa al Shu’ara’, Ibn Quthaiba
c) Al Jami’ fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Qadim, Hanna Fakhuri, Dar al Jil,
Beirut
d) Kithab al Agani, Abul Faraj al Isbahani
e) Tarikh Adab al Lughat al Arabiyya, Jurji Zaydan, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
f) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Carl Brockleman
g) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Umar Farrukh, Dar al Ilm li al Malayin, Cairo
h) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Asr al jahili & al Asr al Islami, Shawqi Dayf, Dar al
Ma’arif, Cairo, 1992
i) Tarikh ul-Adab il-Arabi, Ahamed Hasan al Zayyat, Darul Marifa, Beirut
j) Thabaqath al Shu’ara’, Ibn Salam al Jumahi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Poetic verses
and Passages from Speech – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 534 LITERARY CRITICISM Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To attain a thorough understanding about what is literature and what is its role in
the modern life and society
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To familiarize students the basic and accepted principles of literary criticism in a
very objective manner.
To introduce the history of Arabic Literary criticism and its development through
different ages
To shed light upon the eminent critics and their works
Course Description
This Course is a study of the History of Arabic Literary Criticism from its early
age to the modern age. There will be case studies of different movements, schools
and some critics like Ben Salam, Ibn Qutaiba, al Jahiz, al Qadi al Jurjani, Abbas
Mahmood Al Aqad, Thaha Hussain, Shauqi Daif and Contemporary Critics in
terms of their contributions to Literary Criticism
Module – I: Definition and Classification of ‘Adab’, Definition and Classification of
‘Naqd’. Merits and demerits of criticism
Module – II: Elements of Literature, Prose, Poetry, Drama, Novel, Short story, Fiction,
Influence of Quran and Hadith on Criticism
Module – III: Development of Classical Arabic literary criticism: origin and
development of criticism during pre-Islamic period, Approach of Islam and Qur’an
towards literature, Criticism during Umayyad period, Sukayna and Ibn Atiq, Naqa’id
poetry, Criticism and rhetoric, origin of objective criticism during the Abbasid period
Module – IV: Kinds of Naqd focusing on Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Socialistic
Realism, Naturalism, Existentialism, Structuralism and Post Modernism, Approach of
Arab world to the Mahjar literature – Islamic literary criticism, Linguistic and Structural
criticism in Arabic, Contemporary Arabic literary criticism, Psychological criticism,
Schools of Criticism in modern period: Appollo, Diwan, Rabitha Al Qalamiyya, Usbathul
Andalusiyya
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Module – V: Ibn Sallam, al Jahiz and Ibn-Qutayba, Qudama ibn Ja’far and al Amidi,
Controversy over Abu Tammam and al Mutanabbi, Abu Hilal al Askari, Ibn Rashiq,
Abdul Azeez al Jujani, Abd al Qahir al Jurjani, Ibn Shuhayd, Hazim al Qartajanni and Ibn
khaldun, Muhammad Mandur, Ahmad Amin, Rashad Rushdi, Shawqi Dayf, Sayyid
Qutub, Anwar al Jundi
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
I. Al Adab Al Arabi Bayna Arlin wa Naqd, Sayyed Rabih Hassan al Nadwi,
Luknow
II. al Adabu Wa al Naqd Inda al Arab, Dr. A.I. Rahmathullah, al Huda Book stall,
Calicut
Books for Reference:
a) Al-Adab Wa Madhaahibuhu, Muhammad mandoor
b) AlFann wa Madhaahibuhu Fee al Nathr al Arabiyy, Dr. Shouqi Dayf
c) Al-Naqd al Adabiyy, Ahamad Ameen
d) Al-Naqd al Manhaji Ind al Arab, Dr. Muhammad Mandoor
e) Diraasah Adabiyyah, Ahammad haykal
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f) Diraasah Fee al Naqd al Adabiyyah, Faisal Shukri
g) Fann al Adab, Muhamood Taymoor
h) Fann al Adab, Taweeq al Hakeem
i) Fann al Maqaalah, Dr. Muhammad Yoosuf Najm
j) Fann al Qasa, Dr. Mahmood Taymoor
k) Fee al Naqd al Adabiyy, Dr. Shouqi Dayf
l) Min Funoon al Adab: al Masrahiyyah, Dr. Abd al Qaadir al Qutt
m) Taareekh al Naqd al Adabiyy Ind al Arab, Ihsaan Abbaas
n) Usool al Naqd al Adabiyy, Ahmas al Shaaib
o) Usool al Naqd al Adabiyy, Seyyid Qutab
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Short note on critics / works / movements /
Theories / trends – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
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SEMESTER – IV
ARB 541 TRANSLATION AND SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To introduce students the interdisciplinary approaches in the field including the
impact of deconstruction, gender studies and postcolonial theory
To explore the cultural and political agendas of translation through selected
theoretical texts
To introduce students to various translation practices (adaptation, re-writing, etc.)
Course Description
This course focuses on developments in the field of translation studies since the
1970s when translation became increasingly conceptualized as cultural transfer
rather than a linguistic operation. It is aiming at introducing the students to various
translation practices (adaptation, re-writing, etc.) and will look at the translator’s
role in society, and translation as an agent of social change
Module – I: Translation and its History, Elements of Translation, Punctuation, Methods
of Translation
Module – II: Translation from Arabic to English, (Editorials, Short articles, Letters)
Module – III: Translation from English to Arabic, (Editorials, Short articles, Letters)
Module – IV: Training for Simultaneous Interpretation via CDs, DVDs, Video and
Audio Clippings
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
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Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Al Tharjuman al Muhtharif (Page 15 – 76), R. Machlab, R. Kobaya, Dar al
Rathib al Jamia, Beirut. Lebanon
2. A new Arabic grammar of the written language (Exercises 20-80 only),
Haywood, J.A. and Nahmad, H.M., London: Lund Humphries
3. Yakusha: Audio and video collections, Compiled and prepared by Ali Noufal. K
of Farook College and Sabique M.K of M.E.S. Mampad College
Books for Reference:
a) A Linguistic Theory of Translation – Dr. K.P Abubacker
b) A New Arabic Grammar by H.M. Nahmad & J.A. Haywood
c) Approaches to Translation-Newmark, Peter
d) Arabic Composition and Translation – Dr. A Abdul Jabbar
e) Scientific and Technical Translation – Pichuk, Isdore
f) The Art of Translation – Thedore Savory
g) The Nature of Translation- Holmes J.S
h) The Theory and Practice of Translation-Nida Eugene A & C.R Taber
i) Translation and Translating-Bell R.T
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Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. Translation of Sentences – 5 out of 8 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
(Arabic to English)
2. Translation of Sentences – 5 out of 8 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
(English to Arabic)
3. Translation of Paragraphs – 2 out of 4 2 x 5 = 10 Marks
(Arabic to English)
4. Translation of Paragraphs – 2 out of 4 2 x 5 = 10 Marks
(English to Arabic)
5. Translation of passages – 1 out of 2 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
(Arabic to English)
6. Translation of passages – 1 out of 2 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
(English to Arabic)
ARB 542 METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ARABIC Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To understand different Approaches, Methods, Techniques of Teaching Arabic
To acquire proficiency in transacting the lesson within the time slots allotted to
them
To update on the present practices of learning and instruction practiced in the state
schools of Kerala
To explore new possibilities of teaching and learning
Course Description
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The paper helps the students to understand different Approaches, Methods and
Techniques of Teaching Arabic and to acquire proficiency in transacting the
lesson within the time slots allotted to them
Module – I: Problems of learning foreign language, language learning approaches:
Behaviorism, Cognitivism, constructivism, social constructivism, Neuro-linguistic
theories,
Module – II: Language acquisition skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing,
techniques to attain these skills, different kinds of reading, methods of teaching to read,
importance of pronunciation sounds
Module – III: General principles and methods of Arabic language, Merits and demerits
of the methods, traditional and modern, translation method, direct method, structural
approach, communicative approach, bilingual approach, discussion method, role play,
play way, dramatization project method, learning by doing
Module – IV: Teaching of prose, aims of teaching prose, methods of reading prose,
different types of prose lessons, Teaching of poetry, aims of teaching poetry, methods of
teaching poetry, Grammar, place of grammar, approaches and methods: functional,
formal, inductive, deductive, composition and creative works, Vocabulary strengthening,
critical pedagogy, issue based learning, discourse oriented, group learning, co-operative
learning, collaborative learning, multiple level learning
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
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Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Tara’iq al Thadrees al Amma wa Taqweemuha by Abdul Hayy Ahmad al
Subahi & Muhammed bin Abdullah al Qassayama
2. Asalibu Tadrisi al Lughah al Arabiyya by Dr. Muhammad Ali al Khawli,
K.S.A, 1982
Books for Reference:
a) Al Muwajjahul Ameli li Mudarrisi Luga Al Arabiyya: Abdul Haleem Ibrahim.
Daru Maarif Egypt.
b) Al Muwajjahul Ameli li Muderrisi Luga Al Arabiyya: Abid Thoufeeqe Al hasmi,
Al Risala Publishing House Bairoot Lebanon
c) Al Thaeleemu wa al tharbiyathuhu: Darul Ilmu Li al Mallayeen, Beirut
d) Al Tharbiyathu wa Thuruqu al thedrees, Prof. Salih Abdul Azeez, Dr. Abdul
Azeez & Abdul Majeed
e) An easy way to commercial and journalistic Arabic: Mohammed Ismail
Mujaddidi. Sahara Publications, Markaz complex, Calicut
f) An Introduction to language and communication, Publisher Prentice hall
g) Maseerath al Fekri al tharbawiyyi Abara Althareek, Mahmud al Sayyid al Sultan,
Dar Al Shurook, 2007
h) Ta’lim al Lughat al Arabiyya, Dr.Husayn Sulaiman, Darul Ma’arif, Cario, 1969
i) Tadrisu al Lughati al Arabiyya, Dr. Muhammad Salahuddin, Darul-Ma’arif, Cario,
1971
j) Thaeleem al Allugath al Arabiyya Baina al Nalriyathi Wa al Thathbeek, Dr.
Hassen Shahatha
k) Thaeleem al Lugath al Arabiyya wa al Deenul al Islamiyyi, Dr. Hussain Sulaiman
Fourath, Darul Marif, Egypt
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l) The teaching of language: a practical approach, B.N. Safaya
m) Thuruq al Thadrees al Lugath al Arabiyya, Dr. Jawdath Alrikabi, Darul Fikir
n) Writing Arabic: A Practical Introduction to Ruqah Script: T.F. Mitchell, Oxford
University Press, London, 1978
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 543 CONTEMPORARY ARABIC LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To make the students familiar in general terms with the range of themes,
techniques and genres to be found in Modern and Contemporary Arabic literature
(Since 1975 AD)
To introduce students to the richest and most rewarding areas of Arabic Literature
To relate the processes of change and search for personal and cultural identity on
the literary level to the projects of change in the political and social spheres
To make the students acquainted with the influences from society politics and
culture over the contemporary literature
Course Description
The course is designed to sharpen students’ awareness of the significance of
literature to the understanding of vital cultural, social and political processes, and
especially to the quest for modernity and modernization in Arab societies. Students
are expected to be able to apply a range of critical theories to the literature in
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question and to demonstrate their ability in their course work essays. The students
will be familiar with different types of literary works in Arabic language.
Module - I: Emergence of Contemporary Arabic Literature, Themes and trends in
contemporary Arabic literature, influences of western literature over Arabic literature,
Socio political impacts of Contemporary Arabic Literature, Literary schools, impact of
9/11 over Arabic literature.
Module - II: Culture and Society of the Contemporary Arab Middle East, Contemporary
Arab Women’s Literature, Contemporary Arabic Literature in Translation, Contemporary
Fiction in Arabic, Readings in Contemporary Arabic Literature during and after of Arabic
Spring, Contemporary literary ‘events’, identity, colonialism, postcolonialism,
nationalism, gender, class and civil wars
Module - III: Contemporary Arabic Prose, Literary figures, Booker Prize Winners,
Trends and Movements in Contemporary Arabic Literature, Contemporary Arabic
theatres and Drama, Novel, Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Arab Journals, Channels,
Arabic Film
Module - VI: Development of Contemporary Poetry in various Arab countries, Political
Poems, Salient features of Contemporary Arabic Poetry, Free Poets, Women Poets in
Contemporary Poetry, A brief account of prominent Contemporary Arabic poets and their
works. Free verses, Dramatic Poetry, Blank Verses, Biographies of Famous writers
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
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A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
1. Dahaya al Hubb by Aaidh ibn Abdullah al Qarni
2. Isthamthi’ Bi Hayathika (P 15 - 30) by Muhammed bin Abdur Rahman al
Areefi, Dar al Nur, Cairo, 2009
3. Kasbani La Yalthaqiyani by Abdur Rahman bin Abdul Azeez al Sudais Kaukaba
al Kaukaba (P 105-115)
4. Al Zawaaju Hasaanathun wa ibthihajun by Abdur Rahman bin Abdul Azeez al
Sudais Kaukaba al Kaukaba (P 142-153)
5. Hanthala's Journey from Slumber to Consciousness, Saadallah Wannous, Dar
al Adab, Beirut
Poetry:
1. Hasir Hisaraka by Mahmood Darwesh
2. Thaqaddamuu by Samih al Qasim
3. Ila Allahi arfau ainee by Samih al Qasim
4. Muslimun by Yusuf al Qarlawi
5. Qablan ala al Jamru by Shihab Ganim
Books for Reference:
a) Adab al Mahjar, Dr.Nazmi abd al Badee Muhammad
b) Aelaam al Nathr wa al Shier Fee al Asr al Hadeeth, Muhammad Yoosuf Kokan (3
Volumes)
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c) Al-Adab al Arabiyy al Muaasir Fee Misr, Dr. Shouqi Dayf
d) Al-Funoon al Adabiyyah wa A’laamuha Fee Nahdah al Arabiyyah al Hadeeth,
Anees al Maqdisiyy
e) Arab Cinema: History and Cultural Identity, Viola Shafik, The American
University in Cairo Press, 2007
f) Contemporary Arab Thought: Cultural Critique in Comparative Perspective,
Elizabeth S. Kassab, NY: Columbia University Press, 2010
g) Contemporary Arab Women Writers: Cultural Expression in Context, Anastasia
Valassopoulos, Routledge, 2007
h) Fee al Adab al Hadeeth, Umar al Dasooqi
i) Gender, Nation, and the Arabic Novel: Egypt, 1892-2008, Hoda Elsadda, Syracuse
University Press, 2012
j) Modern Arabic Literature, Ismat Mahdi, Hyderabad, 1983
k) Palestinian Literature and Film in Postcolonial Feminist Perspective, Anna Ball,
Routledge, 2012
l) Politics of Nostalgia in the Arabic Novel: Nation-State, Modernity and Tradition,
Wen-Chin Ouyang, Edinburgh University Press, 2013
m) Remembering Cosmopolitan Egypt: Literature, Culture, and Empire, Deborah
Starr, Routledge, 2009
n) Tatawwur al Adab al Hadeeth fee Misr, Ahmad Haykal
o) The Experimental Arabic Novel: Postcolonial Literary Modernism in the Levant,
Stefan G Meyer, State University of New York Press, 2000
p) Twentieth Century Literary Theory: A Reader, K.M. Newton, Palgrave, 1997
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
5) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
6) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
7) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
8) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
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ARB 544 DISSERTATION & VIVA-VOCE Credit - 4
It should be about 50 written pages and properly bound. The students should be
familiar with recent research methodology. The topics of dissertation should be
based on Arabic language, Culture, History and Literature. The dissertations should
have originality. Translation of work will be permitted. Every student should have a
guide or supervising teacher. Dissertations to be submitted at the end of Semester
IV, The work can be started in Semester III
Mark Distribution
Dissertation : 75
Viva-voce : 25
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ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – I
1 ARB 5011 Arabic for Travelers 4
2 ARB 5012 Islamic Literature in Arabic 4
3 ARB 5013 Arabic Literature in Kerala 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – II
4 ARB 5021 Commercial Arabic 4
5 ARB 5022 Modern Arabic Literature in Saudi Arabia 4
6 ARB 5023 Arabic Literature in Spain 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – III
7 ARB 5031 Research Methodology 4
8 ARB 5032 Drama, Biography and Fiction in Arabic 4
9 ARB 5033 Mahjar Literature 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – IV
10 ARB 5041 Special Author: Naguib Mahfouz 4
11 ARB 5042 Arabic Journalism and Essay Writing 4
12 ARB 5043 Women's Writing in Arabic 4
ELECTIVES: SEMESTER – I
ARB 5011 ARABIC FOR TRAVELERS Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To enable the students to speak Arabic
To introduce the students the fundamental concepts & functions of Tourism and
Travel System
To acquaint the words and phrases related to Tour and Travel sector
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Course Description
Under this course it is envisaged to enable the learner to converse freely and
fluently in Arabic especially during journey to Arab Countries and to acquaint with
the variations in spoken dialects. Usages in the language for different situations in
the modern living are to be taught with examples.
Module – I: Different occasions in the house like: Dealings with parents and
grandparents, elders, youngsters, small children, reception of the guests, being host,
seeing off
Module – II: Travel situations: Railway station, bus service, bus station, train fare,
airport, air travel, tourism, travel business, receptionist
Module – III: Different work situations: In the office, interviews, factory, in the shop,
business, market etc
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
a) Arabic for Your Trip - Berlitz, U.K.
b) Durusun Fil-Arabiyya by Linguaphone Institute, London
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c) Durusun Fil Arabiyya – Tamrinatun Shafawiyya, by Linguaphone Institute,
London
d) Durusun Fil Arabiyya – Tamrinatun kitabiyya by Linguaphone Institute,
London
Books for Reference:
a) A Course in Spoken Arabic, Shafi Shaikh (OUP)
b) Arabic Self Taught (Syrian), A. Hassam
c) Arabic Today, John Mace, Edinburgh University Press, London
d) Easy Steps to Functional Arabic, Dr. S.K. Bahmani
e) Introduction to Arabic, a BBC radio Course for beginners.
f) Spoken Arabic, Said Salah
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 5012 ISLAMIC LITERATURE IN ARABIC Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To describe the stand of Islam towards literature
To evaluate the dimensions in relation of ideology, morals, aesthetics, creativity
and discourse with Islamic literature.
To asses the emerging scope of Islamic literature
To introduce eminent personalities and important works in Islamic literature
Course Description
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The paper discusses the Islamic attitude towards literature. It wants to know the
conceptual understanding of Islamic literature in view of understanding to
differentiate between the literatures on Islam. It expalines the Islamic principles
and the literature written in accordance with the Islamic values
Module – I: Islamic Literature: Meaning and Definition, the term Islamic literature and
its Fundamentals, Entrence to Islamic literature, Hero in Islamic literature, Threats of
Islamic literature, Islamic literature and commitment, Islamic literature and aesthetics,
Islamic literature and society, Creativity and Education
Module – II: The emergence of Islamic literature with new definitions, the cultural and
intellectual invasion in Islamic world: transplanting the Islamic ideals with Greek,
Persian and other concepts, Islam in defense and redesigning the progressive elements in
Islam
Module – III: Stages of the evolution of Islamic literature, Islamic Period, Umayya
Period, Abbasid Period, Modern Period, Culture and its dimensional variants,
transparency and ambiguity, external and internal, symbolic and original
Module – IV: Islamic literature and its relation with modern literary schools, System of
belief and its influences upon their literature, Islamic literature as an instrument of critical
revision of the literary domain and tool in linking the past with present, bringing Quran in
the pivotal role of literature, The concept of Islamic literature at Arab writers in the
modern era, Islamic literature writers, Muahmmed Qutub, Najeeb Kilani, Sa’d Abu Riza
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
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A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1) Madkhalun Ila al Adab al Islami by Dr. Najeeb Keelani
Books for Reference:
a) al Adab al Islami fi Maulu’athihi wa Musthalahathihi, Dr. Adnan Ali Rila al
Nahwi, Dar al Nahwu, Riyad, 2003
b) al Adab al Islami, Dr. Ahmad Muhammed Ali, Dar al Sahwa, Cairo, 1991
c) al Arab fi Hadaratihim wa Thaqafatihim, Umar Farrukh, Dar al Ilm li al Malayin,
Cairo, 1981
d) al Khilafa al Amawiyya, Abdul Rahman Bava, Sunni Educational Board, Calicut
e) al Mafhum al Islami al Muthamayyiz Li al Adab, A. Anvar al Jundi, Imam
Muhammed bin Saud Islamic University
f) al Thasweer al Fanniyy Li al Qur’an, Sayyid Qutub
g) 'Asr al Ma'mun, Ahmad Farid Rifa'i, Dar al Kutub al Misriyya, Cairo, 1927
h) Dirasat Tarikh al Maghrib wa al Andalus, Ahmad Mukhtar, Mu'assasa Shabab al
Jami'a
i) Duhar al Islam, Ahmad Amin, Maktaba al Nahda al Misriyya, Cairo, 1999
j) Madkhalun Ila Nalriyath al Adab al Islami, Dr. Imadudeen Khaleel
k) Mafhum al Adab al Islami fi al ‘Asr al Hadith, Adli Yaqub, International Islamic
University, Malasia, 2006
l) Manhaj al Fann al Islami, Muhammed Qutub, Dar al Shuruq, Lebanon
m) Mawsu'a Tarikh al Islam: al 'Asr al 'Abbasi, Khalid Azzam, Dar Usama, Jordan,
2003
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n) Mawsu'a Tarikh al Islam: al 'Asr al Mamluki, Mufid al Zaydi, Dar Usama, Jordan,
2003
o) Mawsu'a Tarikh al Islam: 'Asr al Nubuwwa, Abdul Hakim al Ka'abi, Dar Usama,
Jordan, 2003
p) Min Qalaya al Adab al Islami, Dr. Salih Adam Beelu, Dar al Manara, Jiddah, 1985
q) Muhadirat Tarikh Umam al Islamiyya: al Dawla al 'Abbasiyya, Muhammad Bek,
Dar Ihya' al Kutub al Arabiyya, 1930
r) Nahnu wa al Islam, Dr. Najeeb Kilani, Muassassa al Risala, Berut, 1981
s) Nalriyath al Adab al Islami, Dr. Abdul Basith Badr, Dar al Manara, Jiddah, 1985
t) Tarikh al Alam al Islami, Abdul Rahman Bava, Sunni Educational Board, Calicut,
1997
u) Tarikh 'Asri al Khilafat al Abbasiyya, Yusuf Hasan, Dar al Fikr al Mu'asar, Beirut,
1998
v) Thajarub fi al Naqdi al Adabi al Thathbeeqi, Audathulla Munee’ al Qabasi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay type questions – 2 out of 4 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
ARB 5013 ARABIC LITERATURE IN KERALA Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To trace the Historical background of Kerala-Arab Relations
To study the development of Arabic literature in Kerala
To have a detailed study over the Arabic works written in Kerala and its authors
To focus on the influence of Arabic over Malayalam
To evaluate the literary works in Arabi-Malayalam
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Course Description
The paper focuses on the historical background of Kerala-Arab Relations, the
development of Arabic language and literature in Kerala, Kerala works in Arabic in
the field of Islamic Sciences and their authors, the role of Educational institutions
and religious organizations in the development of Arabic language and education in
Kerala.
Module – I: Historical perspective of Kerala-Arab relation, Advent of Islam to Malabar,
a general survey of Arabic literature in Kerala, Development of Arabic education in
Kerala, Development of Arabic journalism in Kerala, Future of Arabic in Kerala
Module – II: Arabic Education in Kerala, Madrasas, Arabic in general education
institutions, higher education Centers of Arabic: Government and Private
Module – III: Prominent Arabic writers and poets and their works, Makhdum Family,
Shaliyathi, Qazi family in Calicut, Umar Qali, Swadeshabhimani Vakkom Abdul Qadir
Moulavi and his journals, Muhyiddeen Always, Abu Laila Muhammed Meeran
Module – IV: Arabi Malayalam, Arabi Malayalam writers, Padappatt, Badar Kissappatt,
Muhyiddin mala, Badarul Muneer Husnul Jamal, Qazi Muhammed, Moin kutty waydyar,
Arabi Malayalam Script writing, Arabic Manuscripts in Kerala
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
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Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
Prose:
1) Al Muslimuna fee Kairala by Abdul Ghafoor Abdullah al Qasimi, Matba’a
Akmal, Malappuram, 2000
2) Min Navabigi Ulama’i Malaybar by Abdur Rahman Al Azhari
3) Thareekh al Alam al Islami (Islam in Kerala), Abdul Rahman Bava, Sunni
Educational Board, Calicut
4) Ada’wathul Islamiya wa Thathawwuruha Fee Shibihi al Qarath al Hindiyya
(P 365-440), by Muhyiddin Alway, Dar al Qalam, Damascus, 1986
Poetry:
1) Thahreel Ahli al Iman ala Jihadi abadath al Sulban (First 20 Lines Only),
Zainudeen Makhdum al Kabeer
2) Fath al Mubeen (First 20 Lines Only), Qali Muhammed
Books for Reference:
a) A’lam al Muallifeena Bi al Arabiyya fi al Bilad al Hindiyya, Jamaluddin Faruki
and Others, Al Majid Center, Dubai, 2013
b) Al Arabu wa al Arabiyya, Abdur Rahman Al Azhari, Dar al Ta’leef, Egypt, 1964
c) Al Shi’r al Arabi fi Kairala: Mabdauhu wa Thathawwuruhu, Dr. Veeran
Mohyideen, Arabnet, Calicut, 2003
d) Arabi Sahityatinu Keralatinte Sambhavana, Dr. K.M. Muhammad, Ashrafi Books,
Malappuram, 2005
e) Islam in Kerala, Abdul Samad, Laurel Publishers, Kollam, 1998
f) Manahij al Dirasath al Arabiyya Fi al Hind, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Husain al
Nadwi, 26, CIEFL, Hyderabad, 500 007
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g) Muqawamat al Isti’mar al Burtighali fi Malaybar, Abu Bakar Muhammad, Al
Huda Books, Calicut, 2007
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
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ELECTIVES: SEMESTER - II
ARB 5021 COMMERCIAL ARABIC Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To introduce the job opportunities in the field of commercial Arabic
To develop translation and correspondence skills related to various business areas
To familiarize the translation in the areas of business transactions, contracts, bank
statements and industrial discussions.
To enhance the capacity in handling technical language and commercial
vocabulary in the different domains
Course Description
The course is designed to equip the learner with commercial vocabulary in the
different domains and technical language. By the completion of the course the
student will be competent to translate and handle the correspondence both in
Arabic and English
Module – I: Correspondence in Arabic: Business, Educational, Official, Legal and
Governmental correspondence
Module – II: Document Translation: Certificates, Visas, Passports, Residence Permits,
Licenses, Authorizations, Court Orders, Medical and Police reports, Attestations, Forms,
Advertisements, Circulars, Invoices, Tenders, etc.
Module – III: Practice in Arabic word processing: Practice in MS Office with Arabic
applications: MS Word, MS Excel and Page Maker
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
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Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Kaifa Taktubu Rasailuka by Dr. Ruhi Balabakki (Dar-ul-iim lil Malayin, Beirut)
2. A Hand book of Commercial Arabic by Dr. Aboobacker K.P
3. Business Arabic by Dr. A.I. Rahmathullah, al Huda Books, Calicut
Books for Reference:
a) A comparison of Arabic-English syntax, Dr. A. Basheer Ahmad Jamali, Arab Net,
Calicut
b) Al-Tarjuma al Arabiyya Minha wa ilayha fi al Hind ba’da al Istiqlal, Habibullah
Khan, Dar Sulayman, Delhi, 1990
c) An Easy way to Commercial and Journalistic Arabic, Muhammad Ismail al
Mujaddidi, Sahara Publications, Calicut, 2003
d) Arabic Composition and Translation, Abdul Jabbar, N., Al Huda Books, Calicut,
2000
e) Functional Arabic, Dr. Veeran Mohyideen, Arabnet, Calicut, 2009
f) Journal Arabic, V.P. Abdul Hamid, and N.K. Abdul Halim, al Huda Books,
Calicut, 1999
g) Rasail fi Jami’il Munasabat, Dr. Ilyas al Zain (Darul Fikar al Arabi, Beirut)
h) Secretarial Practice in Arabic, Hanif Palliyath, Friend's Book,
Thiruvananthapuram, 1980
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i) Technical, Business, Legal and Journal Arabic: an academic book in translation,
Abdul Rasheed, T.P. Mohammad, al Huda Books, Calicut, 2007
j) The Commercial Arabic, V.P. Abdul Hamid and N.K. Abdul Halim, Al Huda
Books, Calicut, 2003
k) The Professional Translator by Kobaya R. Machlab, Dar al Rateb, Beirut
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2) Document Translation – 3 out of 5 3 x 5 = 15 Marks
(English to Arabic)
3) Document Translation – 3 out of 5 3 x 5 = 15 Marks
(Arabic to English)
4) Letter Drafting – 3 out of 4 3 x 6 = 18 Marks
ARB 5022 MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE IN SAUDI ARABIA Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To explain political history of Modern Saudi Arabia
To study the development of different forms in Saudi Arabia
To compare the writings of Saudi Arabia with Magrib countries
To shed the light over the biography of Eminent writers
Course Description
This course is intended to invite the attention of students to focus specially on the
innovative writings and the authors of Saudi Arabia. Geographical and Political
Explanation regarding Modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also included in the
paper
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Module – I: Geographical Structure of Saudi Arabia, Formation of Modern Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, Alu Saud, Alu Shaikh
Module - II: Prose Literature in Saudi Arabia, Novel, Short Story, Drama, Fiction,
Essay, Islamic Literature, Speeches, literary criticism, Arabic Journalism in Saudi Arabia
Module - III: Poetry in Saudi Arabia, Poetric genres, Modern Approach of Saudi writers,
Biography of famous poets, Travelogue literature
Module - IV: Women Writers from Saudi Arabia, Advanced centers of Arabic Learning
in Saudi Arabia, Blogs dealings Arabic literature, Aaidh ibn Abdullah al Qarni, Abdo
Khal, Laila al Juhani, Laila al Ohaidib, Fawziyya Abu Khalid, Rajaa al Sanea, Raja'a
Alem
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1 Fi al Adab al Arabi al Saudi: Wa Fununuhu wa Ithijahathuhu wa Namadiju
minhu by Muhammad Ibn Salih al Shanti, Dar al Undulus, 1997
2 Madkhal Ila al Adabi al Saudiy al Mu’asir, Dr. Jameel Hamadawi
Books for Reference:
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a) Adab al Rihla fi al Mamlaka al Arabiyya al Saudiyya, Abdulla bin Ahmad al
Hammadi, 1997
b) al Adabi al Saudiy al Hadith, Dr. Muhammed Jala’ Idris, 2006
c) al Haraka al Adabiya fi al Mamlaka al Arabiyya al Sadudiya, Dr. Bakri Shaikh
Ameen, 1975
d) al Mausua al Alamiyya li al Shi’r al Arabi
e) al Mujaz fee Tharikh al Adabi al Arabi al Saudiy, Dr. Umar al Thayyib al Sasi,
1986
f) al Qissa al Qaseera fi al Saudiya, Dr. Sahmi al Hajiri
g) al Sahrau Fi al Shi’r al Arabi al Saudi, Yahya Ahmad al Zahrani
h) Fannu al Qissa fi Adabi al Saudi al Hadith, Dr. Hazmi
i) Fi al Adabi al Saudiy al Hadith, Dr. Husain Ali Muhammed, 2009
j) Surath al Adab al Saudi, Dr. Hasan bin Hijab al Hasimi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay Type – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
ARB 5023 ARABIC LITERATURE IN SPAIN Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To Study the Political History of Muslim Spain
To Survey the Arabic literature in Spain (710 to 1492 AD)
To Shed the light over the educational empowerment in Muslim Community
Course Description
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The course deals with the advent of Islam and Arabic Language in Spain. It
attempts to reveal the contributions of Muslim rulers in the construction of
Modern Spain. The paper analyses their contributions in the educational
enlightenment.
Module – I: The advent of Islam in Spain, Tariq bin Ziyad, the Muslim rule in Spain
(711-1492), The Umayyad dynasty in Spain, Other Muslim dynasties in Spain, A survey
on the Muslim period of Spain
Module – II: Development of Arabic Prose literature in Spain, Ar’rasaail wal Maqaamat,
Notable literary figures, Ibn Khaffaja, Lisanuddin ibn al Khatib, Ibn Rushd, Ibn Shuhayd,
Ibn Tufayl, Ibn al Arabi
Module – III: Development of Arabic Poetry literature in Spain: Muwashshahat and
Zajl, Ibn Hani', Ibn Zaydun, Ibn Abdi Rabba, North African and European elements in
Spanish-Arabic poetry
Module – IV: Development of Islamic sciences in Muslim Spain, Criticism in Spain, Ibn
Shuhayd
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
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Text Books:
1. al Adab wa al Nussus li Gair al Nathiqeena bi al Arabiyya (Volume II: P 201 -
230) by Hassan Khammees al Maleeji, King Saud University, KSA
Books for Reference:
a) al Risala al Hazliya, Ibn Zaidun
b) al Risala al Jiddiya, Ibn Zaidun
c) Al-Jami' fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Qadim (P 889 - 983), Hanna
Fakhuri, Dar al Jil, Beirut, 1986
d) History of Muslim Spain, Masudul Hasan Sabri, Adam Publishers, New Delhi
2004
e) Muslim Bharanam Spainilum Sisiliyilum, K.K. Muhammad Madani, Kerala
Bhasha Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, 1973
f) Tabaqathu al Umam, Said al Andalusi
g) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi (Parts IV & V), Dar al Ilm li al Malain, Beirut, 1981
h) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, Ahamed Hasan al Zayyat, Darul Marifa, Beirut
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2. Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3. Elaboration of Poetic verses
and Passages from Speech – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4. Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
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ELECTIVES: SEMESTER - III
ARB 5031 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To introduce the basic concept of research and its different types
To illustrate the art of preparing research findings
To impart the various stages of preparing research articles, thesis and dissertations
Course Description
The paper will act as an introductory source of research and help the students to
carry on their research systematically. It will satisfy the need of Students for
designing the outline of their dissertation, project and other research works
Module - I: Definition of research, categories of research, Literary research, General
methodology of research, Plagiarism in research
Module - II: Primary steps, Selection of a Topic, Exploring a suitable supervisor and
maintaining a healthy relation between the researcher and supervisor
Module III: Collection and compilation of data, Role of library, references, Indices,
Information sources: Primary and secondary sources, Internet sources, search engines,
Inflibnet, Primary reading, Redesigning and modification of research model
Module - IV:, Thesis writing, The conclusive stage of research, Layout of thesis,
Bibliography, Evaluation of the whole work, Inter university research collaboration
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
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1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
a) Kaifa thakthubu bahsan jami’iyyan, Khaffaji, Abdul Mun’im & Sharaf, Abdul
Azeez, Bairut; Dar al jeel, 1998
Books for Reference:
a) Kaifa tuktabu bahthan aw risalathan, Salah-al Din Al Hawari, Dar wa maktab
Hilal, Lebanon, 2001
b) Al Bahth al Adabi, Shawqi Daif, Dar al Ma’rif, Cairo, 1986
c) MLA Hand book for writers of research papers (VIII edition), Modern language
Association of America, 2009
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay Type – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
ARB 5032 DRAMA, BIOGRAPHY AND FICTION IN ARABIC Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To trace the origin and development of drama, biography and fiction in the Arabic
Literature
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To examine the basic differences between the dramas in Arabic and other
languages
To evaluate the influence of fiction and drama in modern Arabic literature
To provide a basic knowledge about autobiographical literature in Arabic
Course Description
The paper is designed to provide the basic elements of narration in Arabic
literature. It deals with the history and development of Drama, Biography and
Fiction in Arabic along with the information regarding contemporary Arab
theaters and films.
Module – I: Drama: a new genre in Arabic literature, It’s origin and development,
Western influence, early stage plays, Trends and writers in modern Arabic drama, Social
drama, Historical drama, Comic drama, Maroon Naqqash, Saleemul Bustani, Yaqub
Sannu, Salama Hijazi, George Abyad, Poetic dramas of Ahmed Showqi, Eminent play
writers: Mahmood Taimoor, Mahumood Taimur, Master of Arabic Drama Tawfeeq al
Hakim
Module – II: Biography in Arabic, Short biographical essays, Digital Analysis of Arabic
Biographical Collections, Literary Arabic Biography, History of Autobiographical
literature, Famous Autobiography writers, Taaha Husain, al Aqqaad, Ahmad Ameen
Module – III: Short Story in Arabic: Trends and writers in modern Arabic short story:
Realistic short story in Egypt, Modern school of Arabic short story and its features,
Background of Narrative literature and fiction in Arabic literature, Social short story,
Historical short story, influence of western short stories, Translation movement of
western short stories, Advent of Arabic journalism and fiction, Early short story writers:
Salim al Bustani, Muhammad Taymur, Mustafa Lutfi al Manfaluti, Mahmud Taymur,
Yusuf Idris, Yahya Haqqi, Ihsan Abd al Quddus, Contemporary experimental short story:
Jamal al Ghaytani, Abd al Hamid Haduqa
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Module – IV: Novel in Arabic: Origin and Development of novel literature in Arabic,
western influence in Arabic novel, Trends in modern Arabic novel, Educational novel,
Social novel, Historical novel, Psychological novel, Autobiographical novel Early
translations, Modern forms of Maqamas, Muhammad al Muwaylihi, Early novels in
Lebanon and Syria, Salim al Bustani, Historical novels of Jurji Zaydan, Jubran Khalil
Jubran, Early Egyptian novels, Muhammad Husayn Haykal and ‘Zaynab’, Mahmud Tahir
Lashin, al Mazini, Taha Husayn, Tawfiq al Hakim and Mahmud Taymur, Naguib
Mahfouz and Egyptian realistic novel, Nobel prize for Arab novel, Islamic novels: Najib
Kilani, Autobiographical Novels, Issue of Colloquial and literal language in novel,
Palestine novel and Ghazzan al Kanafani, Modern experimental novels: Edward al
Kharrat, al Tayyib Salih
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Heena Yasthaqeemu al Sabeel by Ali Ahmad Ba Katheer
2. Hayathee by Ahmad Ameen
3. Allah Mahabba by Ihsan Abd al Quddus
Books for Reference:
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a) al Masrahiyya: Nash’atuha wa Tarikhuha wa Usuluha, Umar Dasuqi, Dar al Fikr
al Arabi, Beirut
b) al Qissa al Qasira fi al Adab al Mu'asar, Ali al Ra'I, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
c) Encyclopaedia of Arabic Literature (Volume - II), Julie Meisami & Paul Starkey,
Routledge 37, 1998
d) Essays in Arabic Literary Biography: 1350-1850, Roger M. A. Allen and others,
Harrassowitz Verlag, 2009
e) Fi al Adab al Hadith, Umar Dasuqi, Dar al Fikr al Arabi, Cairo, 2000
f) Hawla al Masrah al Islami, Najib Kilani, Mu’assasa al Risala
g) Modern Arabic Fiction: An Anthology, Salma Khadra Jayyusi, Columbia
University press, New York, 2005
h) Modern Arabic Literature (1800-1970), John A. Haywood, Lund Humphries,
London, 1965
i) Modern Arabic literature, M.M. Badawi, Cambridge University press, London,
2006
j) Naguib Mahfouz wa Fann sina'at al 'abqariyya, Misiri Hanura Dar al Shuruq, 2008
k) Tarikh Cambridge li al Adab al Arabi al Hadith, al Subail and others, al Nadi al
Adabi al Thaqafi, Jiddah, 2002
l) Tatawwur al Riwaya al Arabiyya al Haditha, Dar al Ma'arif, Abdul Muhsin Taha
Badr, Cairo, 1983
m) The Anchor book of Modern Arabic Fiction, Danys Johnson Davies, The Anchor
books, New Delhi, 2006
n) The Origins of Modern Arabic Fiction Matti Moosa, Lynne Rienner, London,
1997
o) The Palestinian Novel: acommunication study, Ibrahim Taha, Routledge, London,
2002
p) The world Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre, Vol 4, Don Rubin, Routledge,
London, 2000
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
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Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay Type – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
ARB 5033 MAHJAR LITERATURE Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To understand the distinct features of Mahjar literature in Arabic
To introduce new literary schools and trends in American Arabic literature
To estimate the scope of various genres of Mahjar literature
To assess the influence of western literature and culture in Mahjar literature
To evaluate the conflicting values of Mahjar and Arab world writers in Arabic
Course Description
The paper introduces the salient features of Migratory Literature of Arabic
language. It attempts to have a glance on the master piece works written in Arabic
in the continents of North, South America and Europe. It explaines the different
types of Literary movements which geared up the Arab writings out side the Arab
Peninsula along with biographies of distinguished writers of the age
Module – I: Background of Arab migration to American continents – Mahjar literary
groups in North and South Americas – Mahjar literature and its impact on Arabic
literature.
Module – II: Mahjar Literature: Characteristics – Religious and artistic freedom – al
'Irbal – Mahjar and the Diwan movement – Role played by Mahjar literary persons in the
development of Arabic literature – Arabism and Nationalism in Mahjar poetry
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Module – III: al Rabita al Qalamiyya in New York: Literary activities – Jubran Khalil
Jubran – Mikha'il Nu'ayma – Iliyya Abu Madi, Al Usbat al Andalusiyya in Brazil: Mishal
al Ma'luf, Other Mahjar groups, Arabic journalism & Mahjar literature: Mahjar journals
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1 Al-Ajniha al Mutakassira by Jubran Khalil Jubran
Books for Reference:
a) ‘Ara’is al Muruj, Jubran Khalil Jubran, Dar al Kitab al Arabi, Beirut, 1997
b) al Jami' fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Hadith, Hanna Fakhuri, Dar al Jil,
Beirut
c) al Nabi, Jubran Khalil Jubran, Dar al Kitab al Arabi, Beirut, 1997
d) al Qissa al Qasira fi al Adab al Mu'asar, Ali al-Ra'I, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
e) An introduction to modern Arabic literature, Roger Allen, Cambridge University
Press, London, 1998
f) Diwanu Abi Madi, Iliyya Abu Madi, Dar al Awda, Beirut, 1996
g) Encyclopaedia of Arabic Literature (Volume - II), Julie Meisami & Paul Starkey,
Routledge 37, 1998
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h) Fi al Adab al Hadith, Umar Dasuqi, Dar al Fikr al Arabi, Cairo, 2000
i) Modern Arabic Fiction: An Anthology, Salma Khadra Jayyusi, Columbia
University press, New York, 2005
j) Modern Arabic Literature (1800-1970), John A. Haywood, Lund Humphries,
London, 1965
k) Modern Arabic Literature, Ismat Mahdi, Hyderabad, 1983
l) Modern Arabic Literature, M.M. Badawi, Cambridge University Press, London,
2006
m) Shi’r al Akhtal al Saghir, Bashar Abdullah al Fawzi, Dar al Kutub al Arabiyya,
1997
n) Tarikh Cambridge li al Adab al Arabi al Hadith, al-Subail and others, al Nadi al
Adabi al Thaqafi, Jiddah, 2002
o) Tarikh ul-Adab il-Arabi, Ahamed Hasan al Zayyat, Darul Marifa, Beirut
p) The Anchor book of Modern Arabic Fiction, Danys Johnson-Davies, The Anchor
books, New Delhi, 2006
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay Type – 4 out of 8 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
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ELECTIVES: SEMESTER - IV
ARB 5041 SPECIAL AUTHOR: NAGUIB MAHFOUZ Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To survey the literary contributions of Naguib Mahfouz
To analyze the themes introduced by Naguib Mahfouz
To examine the social realism in the works of Naguib Mahfouz
To have a detailed study over the works of Naguib Mahfouz which shed light over
the history of Egypt
Course Description
The Paper will provide a detailed description of the one and only Nobel laureate in
Arabic Literature. It will discuss elaborately and deeply the literary contributions
of Naguib Mahfouz
Module – I: Biography of Naguib Mahfouz, Development of Arabic Novel in Egypt,
Contribution of Naguib Mahfouz to Arabic novel, Realism and Existentialism and its
influence in the novels of Naguib Mahfouz, Nobel prize for literature in 1988, Egyptian
Cinema and Naguib Mahfouz, Political condition of Egypt
Module – II: Works of Naguib Mahfouz: a general survey of the novels of Naguib
Mahfouz, Historical, Realistic, Philosophical, Post-realistic and Symbolic novels, Writing
style and themes of Naguib Mahfouz, The Experimental novel, The Cairo Trilogy, Short
stories of Naguib Mahfouz, Naguib Mahfouz: The Son of Two Civilizations
Module – III: Detailed and analytical study of ‘Zuqaq al Midaq’ - the novel of Naguib
Mahfouz, General outline, character sketch, realistic depiction of life, style of writing,
criticism, etc.
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ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. A’lam al Nathr wa al Shi’r fi al ‘Asr al Arabi al Hadith by Muhammad Yusuf
Kokan
2. Zuqaq al Midaq by Naguib Mahfouz
Books for Reference:
a) al-Qahira al Jadida, Naguib Mahfouz, Matba’a Misr, 1946
b) al-Qissa al Qasira fi al Adab al Mu'asar, Ali al Ra'I, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
c) Amam al Arsh, Naguib Mahfouz, Maktaba Mass, Calicut
d) Bina’ al Shakhsiyya al ra’isiyya fi riwayati Naguib Mahfouz, Badawi Uthman,
Dar al Hadatha, Beirut, 1986
e) Douriyathu Naguib Mahfouz, Al Majlis Al A’la li al Saqafa, Cairo, 2010
f) Fi al Adab al Hadith, Umar Dasuqi, Dar al Fikr al Arabi, Cairo, 2000
g) Midaq Alley, Naguib Mahfouz, Anchor Books New Delhi, 1992
h) Modern Arabic Literature, Ismat Mahdi, Hyderabad, 1983
i) Naguib Mahfouz wa Fann sina'at al 'abqariyya, Misiri Hanura, Dar al Shuruq,
2008
j) Naguib Mahfouz, Muhammad Kalakish, Dar al Fikr al Lubnani, Beirut, 2008
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k) Tatawwur al Riwaya al Arabiyya al Haditha, Dar al Ma'arif, Abdul Muhsin Taha
Badr, Cairo, 1983
l) The Anchor book of Modern Arabic Fiction, Danys Johnson Davies, The Anchor
books, New Delhi, 2006
m) The Thief and the dogs, Naguib Mahfouz, Anchor Books, New Delhi
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Essay Type – 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
ARB 5042 ARABIC JOURNALISM AND ESSAY WRITING Credit - 4
Aim of the Course
To explain the role of Journals and Media in society
To guide the students towards the origin and development of Journalism in Arabic
language
To introduce the art of Essay Writing and to enhance the writing skill in Arabic
To introduce the leading print and visual medias along with the electronic medias
Course Description
The paper expalains the basic concepts, role and development of journalism. It
examines the changes in Arab society brought by the Medias and its role in
creating political awareness among general public. It reveals the history of the
development of Arab journals
Module – I: Definition of journalism, journalism and communication, Role of journalism
in literary and political awareness, History of Arabic journalism, Prominent newspapers
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and journals in Arabic, Press personalities in the Arab world, Electronic journalism in
Arabic
Module – II: Development of Arabic journalism in India, Arabic journals and periodicals
in Kerala
Module – III: The classical form of Risala, development of modern essay (maqala) in
Arabic, Role played by Journalism in the development of essay writing, Political, social,
literary and religious essays
Module – IV: Early essay writers: Muhammad Abduhu, Mustafa Lutfi al Manfaluti,
Abdul Rahman al Kawakibi Essay writing between two world wars – Literary Essay
writing: Abbas Mahmud al Aqqad, Taha Husayn, Ahmad Amin, Ahmad Hasan al Zayyat
Islamic Essay writing: Mustatafa Sadiq al Rafi’e, Sayyid Qutub, Ali al Tantawi, Anwar al
Jundi, Yusuf al Qardawi, Muhammad al Ghazzali – Modern Essay writing
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
1. Journal Arabic by V.P. Abdul Hamid, and N.K. Abdul Halim, Al Huda Books,
Calicut, 1999
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2. A New Arabic Grammar (P 487-494) by J.A. Haywood and H.M Nahmad
3. Musahamat al Hind fi al Nathr al Arabi khilal al Qarn al ‘Ishrin (P 266 - 294)
by Ashfaq Ahmad, New Delhi, 2003
Books for Reference:
a) al-Jami’ fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Hadith, Hanna Fakhuri, Dar al Jil,
Beirut
b) al-Nadarat, Mustafa Lutfi al Manfaluti, Maktabatu Lubnan, 1991
c) Encyclopaedia of Arabic Literature (Volume - II), Julie Meisami & Paul Starkey,
Routledge 37, 1998
d) Essays: Indian and Islamic, Khuda Baksh, Jayyed Press, New Delhi, 1977
e) Modern Arabic Literature (1800-1970), John A. Haywood, Lund Humphries,
London, 1965
f) Modern Arabic Literature, Ismat Mahdi, Hyderabad, 1983
g) Modern Arabic Literature, M.M. Badawi, Cambridge University Press, London,
2006
h) Muhadirat al Shaikh Muhammad al Ghazzali, Abd al Hamid al Qutubi
i) Tarikh al Sahafat al ‘Arabiyya, Phillip De Tarrazi, Beirut, 1914
j) Tarikh Cambridge li al Adab al Arabi al Hadith, al Subail and others, al Nadi al
Adabi al Thaqafi, Jiddah, 2002
k) Tatwwar al Adab al hadith fi Misr, Ahmad Haykal, Cairo, 1983
l) Wahy al Qalam, Mustafa Sadiq al Rafi’e, Dar al Kitab al Arabi, Beirut
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1) 11 Objective type questions 11 x 1 = 11 Marks
2) Short note type- 5 out of 8 5 x 3 = 15 Marks
3) Paragraph type – 4 out of 8 4 x 4 = 16 Marks
4) Preparation of one news report in Arabic
– 2 out of 4 2 x 9 = 18 Marks
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ARB 5043 WOMEN'S WRITING IN ARABIC Credit - 4
Aim of the Course:
To describe the distinctiveness in the women’s writings
To evaluate the Arab social attitudes towards women writings
To introduce the important women immensely contributed to Arabic language
To survey the women’s contributions in Arabic Literature
Course Description
The paper sheds the light over the contributions of the women in the field of Arabic
language right from Pre Islamic Period to the contemporary world. It discusses the
role played by them in keeping the language as living language. Biography of
eminent women writers is also a matter of discourse
Module – I: Women's writing in Arabic: History and development, Feminist writing,
Islamist women writers, Images of women in literature, Difference between male and
female perceptions, women’s language, Problems encountered by women writers,
Women in Arabic literature, Women and Journalism
Module – II: Elegy and the ‘Poetess-Persona’: al-Khansa’ and Layla al-Akhyaliyya,
Gendered Interlocutions: Fadl al Sha‘ira, ‘Ulayya Bint al Mahdi, Nazhun, ‘Udhri love
stories, Sacred Herstories: Fatima al Zahra’ and ‘A’isha Bint Abi Bakr, ‘A’isha al Ba
‘uniyya, Classical Women writers: al Khansa', al Kharnaq bint Badr, Layla al Akhila,
Sukyna bint al Husayn, Rabi'a al Adawiyya, 'A'isha bint al Mahdi
Module - III: Textual Formulations of the Early Modern Women’s Movement: ‘A’isha
Taymuriyya (Egypt), Malak Hifni Nasif (Egypt), and May Ziade (Lebanon-Palestine),
Feminism and Free Verse: Fadwa Tuqan (Palestine), Salma Khadra Jayyusi (Jordan-
Palestine) and Nazik al Mala’ika (Iraq), Women Writers and Narrative Voice: Suhayr al-
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Qalamawi (Egypt), Latifa Zayyat (Egypt), Radwa Ashur (Egypt), Hanan al Shaykh
(Lebanon), and Latifa Baqa (Morocca)
Module – IV: Modern Arabic Women Writers: Assia Djebar (Algeria), Zakiyya 'Ilal
(Algeria), 'A'isha Bint al Shati' (Egypt) Nawal al Sa'dawi (Egypt), Wafa’ Abd al Razaq
(Iraq), Fadia Faqir (Jordan), Layla al Uthman (Kuwait), Sa'diyya Mafrah (Kuwait),
Zaynab Fawwaz (Lebanon), Nida Unsi al Hajj (Lebanon), Layla Ba'albaki (Lebanon),
Fatima al Marnisi (Morocco), Samira 'Azzam (Palestine), Buthayna Idris (Saudi Arabia),
Ghadat al Samman (Syria), Qamar Kilani (Syria), Samar Samir Mezghanni (Tunisia)
Module – V: Modern Arabic Women Poets: Samira Negrouche (Algeria), Amina Qutub
(Egypt), Khadija Mahmud (Iraq), Nabila al Khatib (Jordan), Sa’ida Mafrah (Kuwait),
Warda al Yaziji (Lebanon), Suzan Alaywan (Lebanon), Jumana Haddad (Lebanon),
Fatima Bannis (Morocco), Amina al Marini (Morocco), Anisa Darwish (Palestine),
Fadwa Tuqan (Palestine), Na’umi Shihab Nay (Palestine), Jawhara al Saffarini
(Palestine), Insaf Ali Bukhari (Saudi Arabia), Fatima al Qarni (Saudi Arabia), Amal
Musa (Tunisia)
ASSESSMENT: Continuous Assessment: (40%) and Summative Assessment (End
Sememster Assessment): (60%)
Continuous Assessment:
Attendance/Participation: 5%
1 Assignment will be a 2000 essay analyzing critically a current thinking in the
subject area of the course: 10%
A seminar on the assignment topic/topic suggested by the teacher with PPT
presentation and further discussion: 10%
Class test of 2 hour duration covering initial 50% of modules with very short,
short and essay questions of descriptive types: 15%
Text Books:
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Prose:
1) Dawr al Mar’ath Fee Israil al Lugath al Arabiyya wa adaabiha ‘abral ‘usoor
by Farhanah Siddiqi, Goodword Books, New Delhi, 2003
2) ‘Aam Sa’eed by May Ziade (Lebanon-Palestine)
3) ‘Ihdar al Dam by Nawal al Sa'dawi (Egypt)
4) al Jathat wa shajara al Zaytun by Qamar Kilani (Syria)
5) al Risala al Akhira by Zakiyya 'Ilal (Algeria)
6) Faris al Hayy al Munkasar by Buthayna Idris (Kuwait)
7) Min al Alam al Jameel by Samar Samir Mezghanni (Tunisia)
Poetry:
1) Ana by Nazik al Mala'ika (Iraq)
2) Ma’a Sanabil al Qamh by Fadwa Tuqan (Palestine)
3) Rihla fi Ahrash al Lail by Hamida Qutub (Egypt)
4) Ruhi Bi Qurbika by 'A'isha al Taymuriyya (Egypt)
5) Sarkha min Sarayifu by Amina al Marini (Morocco)
Books for Reference:
a) A'lam al Nathr wa al Shi'r fi al 'Asr al Adabi al Hadith, Vol 1 & III, Muhammad
Yusuf Kokan, Madras
b) al-Jami' fi Tarikh al Adab al Arabi: al Adab al Qadim & al Adab al Hadith, Hanna
Fakhuri, Dar al Jil, Beirut
c) al-Katibat al Arabiyyat, Meriam Cooke, al Nadi al Adabi al Thaqafi, Jiddah
d) Amina Bint Wahab, Bint al Shati', Dar al Hilal, Cairo
e) Bahitha al Adabiyya wa 'A'isha al Taymuriyya, May Ziade, Dar al Hilal, Cairo
b) Encyclopaedia of Arabic Literature (Volume - II), Julie Meisami & Paul Starkey,
Routledge 37, 1998
a) Fi al Adab al Hadith wa Naqdihi, Imad ali Salim al Khatib, Dar al Masira, Jordan,
2009
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b) Modern Arabic Fiction: An Anthology, Salma Khadra Jayyusi, Columbia
University press, New York, 2005
c) Modern Arabic Literature, M.M. Badawi, Cambridge University Press, London,
2006
d) Modern Arabic Short Stories: A Bilingual Reader (Arabic Edition), Ronak Husni
& Daniel L. Newman, 2008
e) Nazik al Malaikah wa-atharuha al adabiyah wa-al-shiriyah, Farānah Siddīqī, New
Delhi, 2002
f) Tarikh al Adab al Arabi, V.P. Abdul Hamid, Al Huda Books, Calicut, 2006
g) The Anchor book of Modern Arabic Fiction, Danys Johnson-Davies, The Anchor
books, New Delhi, 2006
h) The world Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre, Vol 4, Don Rubin, Routledge,
London, 2000
Summative Assessment: 3 Hour written examination
Scheme of Question Papers (Total: 60 Marks)
1. 12 Objective type questions 12 x 1 = 12 Marks
2. Short answer type- 8 out of 12 8 x 2 = 16 Marks
3. Short note writing – 3 out of 5 3 x 4 = 12 Marks
4. Essay type questions – 2 out of 4 2 x 10 = 20 Marks