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Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature

Introduction
M.A. Arabic Language and Literature is an interactive and Interdisciplinary course offered to the students under the guidelines of UGC. The department has devised its course of Study/Syllabi under the CBCS scheme. Students will delve into courses that sharpen their language skills as well as those that deal with variations in the literature. Some of the subjects currently being taught in the Masters programme are history of Arabic Literature, Classical Poetry and Prose, Syntax and Morphology, Translation, Modern Arabic Poetry, Novel, Drama, Short Story, Rhetoric and Prosody, Literary Criticism and Research Methodology.
Major thrust areas in the field of teaching and research are as under:
  • Arabic Morphology and Syntax
  • Classical Poetry/Prose
  • Fundamentals of Literary Criticism
  • History of Arabic Literature
  • Translation, Consecutive Interpretation and Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Modern Arabic Poetry/ Prose
  • Introduction to Arab World
  • Arabic Literature in Muslim Spain and India.
  • Arabic Novel and Short Story

The thrust areas to be offered to other disciplines/Departments are as under:
  • Spoken Arabic
  • Selections from Quran
  • Selections from Hadith
Minimum Duration
4 Semesters
Intake (Zero mean not defined or vacancy based)
45
Eligibility
A candidate having a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with Arabic as one of the subjects with 45% marks from a recognized University/Institution OR having Aalimayat/ Fazilah degree with 10+2 of the approved Madrasas.
Selection Procedure
Carrer Prospectus
The course can lead to exciting careers in various fields because of the global importance of the Arab world in the field of business, Tourism and Finance, be it public or private sector. There is always a demand for people who know Arabic. This broadens the prospects of employability of our students in various Arab countries. Moreover within the country industrious and skilled Students can pursue various career options after attaining the degree. Apart from this knowledge of Arabic can also augment career prospects in various other fields of study like software development, International Relations, and Aid Organizations etc. Knowledge of Arabic can enhance the ability to work and interact effectively in Arabic speaking countries.

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