Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature — study plan
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 29
- Degree
- master
The Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited master programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 29 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Compulsory Joint Courses (6 credits) 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0316-504 | Research Principles and Mechanisms | 3 |
| 0316-514 | Manuscript Editing | 3 |
Specialized Compulsory - Linguistic Branch (15 credits) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0316-507 | Modern Trends in Linguistics Elective | 3 |
| 0316-508 | Phonology Elective | 3 |
| 0316-516 | Arab Linguistic Thought Elective | 3 |
| 0316-520 | Text Grammar Elective | 3 |
| 0316-535 | Specialized Linguistic Texts (in English) Elective | 3 |
Specialized Compulsory - Literary Branch (15 credits) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0316-505 | Arabic Poetry Topics Elective | 3 |
| 0316-509 | Modern Trends in Literary Criticism Elective | 3 |
| 0316-510 | Arab Rhetorical and Critical Thought Elective | 3 |
| 0316-512 | The Novel and Short Story Elective | 3 |
| 0316-536 | Specialized Literary Texts (in English) Elective | 3 |
Elective Courses (choose 6 credits) 48 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0316-511 | Seminar in Linguistics and Arabic Grammar Elective | 3 |
| 0316-517 | Issues in Contemporary Arabic Elective | 3 |
| 0316-522 | Contrastive Linguistics Elective | 3 |
| 0316-523 | Applied Linguistics Elective | 3 |
| 0316-537 | Semantics Elective | 3 |
| 0316-538 | Quranic Readings Elective | 3 |
| 0316-542 | Arabic Language Processing Elective | 3 |
| 0316-515 | Stylistics and the Theory of Nazm Elective | 3 |
| 0316-519 | Aesthetics of Art Elective | 3 |
| 0316-526 | Text Analysis Elective | 3 |
| 0316-528 | Modern Trends in Comparative Literature Elective | 3 |
| 0316-529 | Modern Trends in Literary History Elective | 3 |
| 0316-531 | Seminar in Literature and Literary Criticism Elective | 3 |
| 0316-539 | Modern Trends in Arabic Poem Elective | 3 |
| 0316-541 | Classical Arabic Narratology Elective | 3 |
| 0316-543 | Manifestation of Literary Image Elective | 3 |
Thesis (9 credits) 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-597 | Thesis | 9 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature
How many credit hours is Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature at Kuwait University?
Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature at Kuwait University requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 29 courses.
How many years is Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature award?
Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature at Kuwait University awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.
Is Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature offered at other universities?
Yes, Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Literature is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.