MR567: Qur’anic Arabic (4 units)
J. Dudley Woodberry, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Islamic Studies
Spring 2005 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This course continues introducing the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the Arabic language with specific application to the Qur’an. The examples and readings found in the textbook are almost exclusively drawn from the Qur’an and the hadith literature. Also, as a help to the task of correct pronunciation, students will be provided with a recording of all the important exercises. Supplemental reading will be done each class from the Arabic Qur'an.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Ability to read the Qur'an in Arabic.
• Ability to do basic exegesis of the Arabic text.

COURSE FORMAT:

Discussion of the relevant grammar.
Reading of the Arabic Qur'an.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Exercises from chapter 16 on.

A 750 word exegetical paper on a short quaranic passage.

PREREQUISITES: MR566, Introduction to the Arabic of the Quran or equivalent.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective. Concentration course for Islamic Studies at MA and ThM levels.

FINAL EXAM: Yes.

Last Date Edited: January 3, 2005