(in Polish) Cywilizacja arabsko-muzułmańska 1.1 3600-7-AR1-CAM1.1
The course focuses on showcasing the pluralism of the Arab world, moving away from a monolithic perception of the region. Participants will explore the unique characteristics of specific regions, analyzing the impact of physical geography and historical turning points on the present-day state of Arab nations. Particular attention will be given to the interrelationships between religious tradition, local dialects, modern mass culture, and social structures.
The knowledge is imparted through an interdisciplinary approach, allowing for an in-depth analysis of the region’s recent and contemporary history – from decolonization processes and the formation of modern national identities to current political and social challenges.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: The graduate knows and understands:
K_W03 the most significant phenomena, trends, and literary texts of the Arab-Islamic civilization.
K_W04 key issues within the field of Islamic religion and philosophy.
K_W05 key issues within the field of Islamic art.
K_W06 the influence of the natural environment, economy, international relations, as well as ethnic, demographic, and political situations on the social and cultural aspects of Arab states from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
K_W07 to an advanced degree, the structure of the Arabic language, its grammar, history, and script, as well as its significance in the cultural and historical context of the Arab world.
Skills: The graduate is able to:
K_U03 accurately situate the Arab region within the context of its natural environment, as well as its geopolitical and economic conditions.
K_U04 read and interpret literary texts and other cultural works (film, press, social writings) from the Arab region, correctly placing them in a cultural context; as well as analyze, compare, and identify interdependencies between them and the issues of tradition and modernity.
K_U05 analyze the most significant phenomena of Islamic art.
Social Competences: The graduate is prepared to:
K_K03 reflect on the place and significance of Arab culture within global culture.
Assessment criteria
Knowledge and competences presented at the examination
Assessment criteria:
The condition for passing is obtaining 60% on the written exam.
Bibliography
J. Danecki, Arabowie, PIW, 2001.
M.M. Dziekan, Dzieje kultury arabskiej, PWN, 2008.
W.B. Fisher, The Middle East (Routledge Revivals): A Physical, Social and Regional Geography, Routledge, 2014.
D. Madeyska, Historia współczesna świata arabskiego, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, 2008.
J. Zdanowski, Historia Bliskiego Wschodu w XX wieku, Ossolineum, 2010.
J. Zdanowski, Historia Najnowsza Bliskiego Wschodu i Afryki Północnej, Dialog, 2020.
The New Atlas of the Arab World, The American University in Cairo Press, 2011.