Ar 421 Extemporized-sung Poetry and Folk Songs of the Arabs

Reading, translating, and analyzing texts of extemporized-sung folk poetry (zajal) covering major genres and lyrics of folk songs composed in vernacular Arabic; viewing videos of social occasions where these genres are performed. Conducted in English.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as Ar 521 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Ar 303 & Ar 306 or consent of instructor.