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Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric — study plan

Umm Al-Qura University College of Arabic Language and its Literature

Credit hours
130
Levels
8
Courses
63
Degree
bachelor

The Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 63 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ICC1201 Values and Ethics 2
ELIG1401 English Language 2
ARR1101 Science of Rhetorical Meanings (Ma'ani) (1) 2
ARS1201 Morphology (1) 2
ARS1101 Grammar (1) 2
ARL1101 Jahili (Pre-Islamic) Poetry 2
ARL1201 Introduction to Literary Studies 2
ARL1202 Arabic Literature Sources 2
ARL1301 Reading and Recitation Skills 2

Level 2 18 credits

Code Course Credits
QR1101 Tajweed of The Holy Quran 2
IND1101 Design Thinking 2
ARR1202 Science of Rhetorical Meanings (Ma'ani) (2) 2
ARR1201 Inimitability of the Quran (1) 2
ARS1102 Grammar (2) 2
ARS2301 Prosody (Al-Arud) (1) 2
ARL1501 Literary Studies of the Qur'an and Hadith 2
ARL1102 Arabic Poetry in Early Islamic Period 2
ARL1203 Research Methods in Literature 2

Level 3 18 credits

Code Course Credits
QR2102 Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 2
ARR1502 Literary Criticism 2
ARR1104 The Science of Eloquence (Bayan) 2
ARS2103 Grammar (3) 2
ARS2202 Morphology (2) 2
ARS2302 Prosody and Rhyme (2) 2
ARL2103 Arabic Poetry in the Umayyad Period 2
ARL2302 Writing Skills 1 (Content Creation) 2
ARL2401 Classical Arabic Prose 1 2

Level 4 18 credits

Code Course Credits
QR2103 Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 2
AI2001 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2
ARR2604 Applied Criticism (1) 2
ARS2403 Linguistics 2
ARS2104 Grammar (4) 2
ARS3203 Morphology (3) 2
ARL2104 Arabic Poetry in the Abbasid Period 1 2
ARL2105 Arabic Poetry in al-Andalus 2
ARL2611 Literature and Media 2

Level 5 18 credits

Code Course Credits
QR3104 Seal of the Holy Quran 2
BUS1099 Professional skills 2
ARR2105 Science of Rhetorical Ornamentation (Badi') 2
ARS3105 Grammar (5) 2
ARS3204 Morphology (4) 2
ARL3106 Arabic Poetry in the Abbasid Period 2 2
ARL3204 Literary Issues 1 2
ARL3402 Classical Arabic Prose 2 2
ARL3612 Literature and Aesthetics 2

Level 6 16 credits

Code Course Credits
ARR4405 Rhetorical Applications in Poetry 2
ARS2405 Linguistic correction 2
ARS3106 Grammar (6) 2
ARL3107 Arabic Poetry in Mamluk and Ottoman Periods 2
ARL3205 Literary Issues 2 2
ARL3701 Study in Literary Texts 2
ARL3613 Comparative Literature 2
ARL3812 Literary Theory 2

Level 7 6 credits

Code Course Credits
ARL4601 Cooperative Training 6

Level 8 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ICC4202 Family in Islam 2
ARR2301 Modern Criticism (1) 2
ARS4107 Grammar (7) 2
ARS4801 Grammar applications 2
ARL4108 Arabic Literature in Saudi Arabia 2
ARL4109 Modern Arabic Poetry 2
ARL4403 Modern Arabic Prose 2
ARL4303 Writing Skills 2 (Creative Writing) 1
ARL4513 Thesis 3

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 Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric

How many credit hours is Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric at Umm Al-Qura University?

Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 63 courses.

How many years is Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric at Umm Al-Qura University?

The study plan for Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric award?

Arabic Literature, Criticism and Rhetoric at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.

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