Classical Literary Arabic Texts
Basic Islamic Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Literary Arabic Texts | TIB105 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ramazan ŞAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih ULUGÖL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Correct Vocalisation of Letters: The student recognises and vocalises the letters of the Arabic alphabet correctly.
2) Learning Word Structure and Pronunciation: The student learns the structure and types of Arabic words and develops correct pronunciation.
3) Correct Understanding of Sentence Structure: The student reads and understands the words correctly according to their position in the sentence (Nahiv science).
4) Learning the original phrases and expressions of the Arabic language: The student recognises and uses the idioms and forms of expression specific to the Arabic language.
5) Developing the ability to utilise classical Arabic sources: The student develops the ability to make use of classical Arabic texts and understands and interprets these texts.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | High | High | No relation | Low | |
| 4 | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | No relation | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | No relation | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Ancient and Medieval Arabic Literature Texts Pre-Islamic period poetry and prose examples The main features of pre-Islamic Arabic literature Abbasid and Umeyyâd period literary works Medieval and Renaissance Texts The works of philosophers and writers such as Ibn Sina, Al-Jahiz, Al-Ma'arri The emergence and development of literary movements Modern and Contemporary Arabic Literature Texts The works of modern writers such as El-Sa'davi, Nagib Mahfuz, Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar The main features and movements of modern Arabic literature Language Features and Literary Techniques Grammar and syntax features of Arabic language Use of literary arts and rhetorical techniques Theme and Expression Analysis in Texts Identification and analysis of the main themes of the texts Examination of narrative techniques and style Social, Cultural and Historical Context Understanding the social, cultural and historical context of the period in which the texts were written The importance and impact of texts in this context.
Weekly Schedule
1) a) El-Fe’su’s-Sağira/The Hatchet b) Eş’ab and fish c) Halid is a hardworking student. d) reading and understanding texts called “the happiness of the parents” from the perspective of grammar and meaning2) a) Leyla and the wolf 1-2 b) The Hardworking Ant c) reading and understanding the texts called Muaviye and İbnu’z-Zubeyr from the perspective of grammar and meaning d) reading and understanding the text called Cezau’l-İnad from the perspective of grammar and meaning
3) a) The Great Creator b) The Khalifate and the Woman in safe c) The Goat and the wolf 1-2 d) Apothegms/ Wits e)reading and understanding the text called “my tenderhearted mother” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
4) a) The Cebrail Event b) The Righteous Ömer 1-2 c) The Mouse and the Lion d) The duty of treat for the pilgrims. e)reading and understand the text called “the understanding and sensitive human” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
5) a) The Eternal Advice b) Kays who has written a letter to his father c) The Cavalry and the Ant d) Reading and understanding the text called “the man who is coming from the other World” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
6) a) Wits 1-2 b Enes is with the Prophet Mohamed (SAV) c) Prophet Mohamed (SAV) and Kids d) reading and understanding the text called “the namaz-salah topic” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
7) a) The End of the Arrogant b) The End of the Journalist c) The Singer Donkey d) Reading and understanding the text called “Ali and the thief” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
8) a) Kindness and generosity of the Prophet Mohamed (SAV) b) The Death of Abraham c) The Khalifate and Me’mun and the smart peasant d) reading and understanding the text called “the endless story” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
9) a) Halid is about to die b) The Letter of Halid B. Velid to Prophet Mohamed (SAV) c) The letter of Ebubekir to murtadds/apostates. d) The letter of Ebu Ubeyde to Ebu Bekir. e) Reading and understanding the text called “The Prayer of Cuma” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
10) a) Ali’s becoming a Muslim. b) Brotherhood and love c) Maintaining a formal/kind language. d) Reading and understanding the text called “The Ma’zinili Woman” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
11) a) Generosity b) The Stories of Generous people c) The Shepherd and the crock d) Reading and understanding the text called “vanity” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
12) a) The journey to Taif b) Deep reverence for Allah in Salaah c) The letter of Prophet Mohamed (SAV) to King Necaşi d) Reading and understanding the text called “keeping secrets” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
13) a) The Medinan Man b) Righteousness c) Unique love and passion d) Reading and understanding the text called “The Qualities of the Righteous leader” from the perspective of grammar and meaning
14) a) al-Ihlâsu fi'l-Amal / Sincerity in Action b) Talab al-Ilmi / The Pursuit of Knowledge c) Menâzilu Ahl al-ri'âyati li Hukûkillahi / The Degrees of Those Who Observe the Boundaries of Allah, and understanding them in terms of meaning and grammar. (p. 193.)
15) Semester final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1. el-Kıraetu’l-‘Arabiyye ve’l-Mutunu’l-Kadîme, Bekir Topaloğlu-Hayreddin Karaman, Ensar Neşriyat, İstanbul 2008
2- İbrahim Mustafa, Ahmed Hasan ez-Zeyyat vd., Mu’cemu’l-Vasit, Kahire.
3- Serdar Mutçalı, Arapça Türkçe Sözlük, Dağarcık, İstanbul 1995.
4- Kadir Güneş, Alfabetik Türkçe-Arapça/Arapça Türkçe Sözlük (Küçük Boy) , Mektep Yayınları
5- Kelime Kartları: Akdem’in 1001 Arapça Kelime, Serhat Yakıcı, Cümle Kullanışlı Olanı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Brain Storming
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Number |
Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|
Contribution of Short Exam / Quiz to Course Grade |
2 |
40% |
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
1 |
60% |
Total |
100% |
|
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required