ARA328 Arabic Folk Literature

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course surveys the development of classical and premodern Arabic folk literature. Selections from texts such as The Arabian Nights, Sirat Antara and Sirat Bani Hilal are studied and analyzed in order to follow the development of this genre throughout history.

Note: This course has not been thought since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.