AR2004 Introduction to Classical Arab Culture

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

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Planned timetable

9.00 am Mon, Tue and Thu

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Module coordinator

Dr K Dmitriev

Dr K Dmitriev
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Module Staff

Dr K Dmitriev

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Module description

This module aims to give an introduction to classical Arab culture by exploring the intellectual history of the Arab world and the context of its development during the early and classical period (6th-15th centuries). The course will cover subjects such as the history of the Arabian Peninsula up until Abbasid times; the Arabic language, its history, script and literature; the Qur'an, its style and content; Islamic theology and philosophy; science and knowledge in Islam; and Islamic art and architecture.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures and 1 surgery hour

Scheduled learning hours

30

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

170

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.