ENGL 2058 - Middle Eastern Literature

1. Basic literary elements and forms
2. Middle Eastern Literature Colonialism Post-colonialism Tradition, change, and modernity National identity Gender issues Political corruption

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and variety of works in Middle Eastern literature.
2. Analyze Middle Eastern literature in relation to international cultural, economic, and political differences.
3. Analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
4. Analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of groups, states and societies in post colonial Africa and the Middle East as reflected in Middle Eastern literature.
5. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
6. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in Middle Eastern literature.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences in Middle Eastern literature.
8. Respond critically to works in Middle Eastern literature.

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