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UNIVERSI TY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the S.Y.B.A.
PROGRAM: B.A.
COURSE: ARABIC
(SEMESTER II I & IV )
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
WITH EFFECT FROM
THE ACADEMIC YEAR 201 7-2018
SYBA Arabic SEM III IV_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Syllabus in brief:
S.Y.B.A. in Arabic
SEMESTER II I
Course
Name Course
Code Nomenclature Theory
Exam Hrs per
week Credit
Course II Language, Literary History,
Comprehension, Grammar & Writing
Skills - I 100 3 3
Course III Language, Literary History,
Comprehension, Grammar & Writing
Skills - I 100 3 3
Total 200 6 6
SEMESTER IV
Course
Name Course
Code Nomenclature Theory
Exam Hrs per
week Credit
Course II Language, Literary History,
Comprehension, Grammar & Writing
Skills – II 100 3 3
Course III Language, Literary History,
Comprehension, Grammar & Writing
Skills - II 100 3 3
Total 200 6 6
Scheme of Examination: 100 Marks = End Semester Examination (3 hrs)
Paper Pattern for Exam: 5 Questions of 20 Marks (each with internal choice)
(Please refer Question Paper pattern attached at the end of syllabus)
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Course – II
Language, Literary History, Comprehension, Grammar &
Writing Skills - I
SEMESTER III
Module 1: Prose (Classical)
Prescribed Book:
Kalilah wa Dimnah
By Abdullah bin al Muqaffah
Published by: Darul Aafaq al Jadeedah, Beirut, Lebanon.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 2: Prose (Modern)
Prescribed Book:
Al-Nazarat
By Mustafa Lutfi al Manfaluti
Published by: Darul Jeel, Beirut, Lebanon.
Prescribed Texts:
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Module 3:
a) History of Arabic Language (Classical)
Prescribed Book s:
Tarikh -al-Adab -al-Arabi by Ahmad Hasan al -Zayyat
Published by Shaikh Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
Arabi Adab ki Tareekh (Vol. 1) by Abdul Haleem Nadvi
Published by: National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New
Delhi.
(ii) Life and Literary attainments of the following Prose Writers :
Qus bin Saaida al Ayaadi
Aktham bin Saifi
Umr bin Madikarib
Module 3:
b) History of Arabic Language ( Modern )
(i) Life and Literary attainments of the following Prose Writers :
Mustafa Lutfi al Manfaluti
Aktham bin Saifi
Umr bin Madikarib
Module 4:
a) Functional Arabic
Prescribed Book:
Dursooul Lughatil Arabiyyah by V. Abdul Rahim Vol. 03
Published by: Islamic Foundation Trust, Chennai.
Prescribed Texts:
Chapter No. 1 to 10
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b) Current Arabic Material
i) Modern Terminology
ii) Technical Terms
iii) Scientific Terminology
Prescribed Book / Journal :
Majallah al Raaid (Fortnightly)
Published by Darul Uloom Nadvatul Ulama, Lucknow.
c) Grammar
Prescribed Texts:
Prescribed Book s:
New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language by J.A. Haywood/ H M
Nuhmad
ISBN No. 0 -85331 -585-X
A Grammar of the Arabic Language by: W. Wright L.L.D,
Published by The University Press, Cambridge.
Arabic Made Easy By Abul Hashim
Published by Taj Publishers, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumb ai.
Module 5:
i. Composition and Reproduction of Text
ii. Essay -writing
iii. Letter -writing
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Course – III
Language, Literary History, Comprehension, Grammar &
Writing Skills - I
SEMESTER III
Module 1: Poetry (Classical)
Prescribed Book:
Tarikh -e-Adab -e-Arabi
Ahmed Hasan al Zayyat
Published by: Shaikh Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 2: Poetry (Modern)
Prescribed Book:
Arabic Poetry: A Primer for Students By A.J. Arbery for Students
Published by: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Prescribed Texts:
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Module 3 a): History of Arabic Literature: Pagan Period (Classical)
Prescribed Book:
Tarikh -e-Adab -e-Arabi by Ahmad Hasan al -Zayyat
Published by: Shaikh Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
Arabi Adab ki Tareekh (Vol. 1) by Abdul Haleem Nadvi
Published by: National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New
Delhi.
Prescribed Texts:
Life and Literary attainments of the following poets of al Mu'allaqat :
Module 3b): Brief History of the poets
i) The Poets of al -Mujahharat
ii) The Poets of al -Muntaqayat
iii) The Sa'aaleek Poets
Module 4: History of Arabic Literature (Modern Period)
Prescribed Book:
1) A Critical Introduction to Modern Arabic Poetry By: M.M. Badawi
Published by: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
2) Modern Arabic Literature By Ismat Mahdi
Published by: Rabi Publishers, Shanti Nagar, Hyderabad.
a) Life and Liter ary attainments of the poets:
b) The revival of Arabic Poetry after 1798 with special reference to Neo -
Classicism.
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Module 5)
a) Translation of Unseen Poems. (Modern)
b) Grammar:
Prescribed Texts:
c) Summarization:
Summary of any ONE poem included in the syllabus
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Course – II
Language, Literary History, Comprehension, Grammar &
Writing Skills - II
SEMESTER IV
Module 1: Prose (Classical)
Prescribed Book:
Kalilah wa Dimnah
By Abdullah bin al Muqaffah
Published by Darul Aafaq al Jadeedah, Beirut, Lebanon.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 2: Prose (Modern)
Prescribed Book:
Dam’atun wabtisamatun
By Jibran Khalil Jibran
Published by Darul Arab lil Bustani, Cairo .
Prescribed Texts:
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Module 3:
a) History of Arabic Language (Classical)
Prescribed Book s:
Tarikh -al-Adab -al-Arabi by Ahmad Hasan al -Zayyat
Published by Shaikh Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
Arabi Adab ki Tareekh (Vol. 1) by Abdul Haleem Nadvi
Published by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New
Delhi.
Life and Literary attainments of the following Prose Writers :
i) Zuhair bin Jinab al Kalbi
ii) Zul Asba'a al Adwani
b) History of Arabic Language (Modern)
Life and Literary attainments of the following Prose Writers :
i) Khalil Jibran
ii) Mehmood Taymoor
iii) Taha Hussain
Module 4:
a) Functional Arabic
Prescribed Book:
Dursooul Lughatil Arabiyyah , vol. 4 by V. Abdul Rahim
Published by: Islamic Foundation Trust, Chennai.
Prescribed Texts:
Chapter No. 1 to 10
b) Current Arabic Material
i) Modern Terminology
ii) Technical Terms
iii) Scientific Terminology
Prescribed Book / Journal :
Majallah al Raaid (Fortnightly)
Published by Darul Uloom Nadvatul Ulama, Lucknow.
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c) Grammar
Prescribed Book s:
A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language by: J.A. Haywood/ H M
Nuhmad
ISBN No. 0 -85331 -585-X
A Grammar of the Arabic Language by: W. Wright L.L.D,
Published by: The University Press, Cambridge.
Arabic Made Easy By Abul Hashim
Published by: Taj Publishers, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumb ai.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 5
i. Composition and Reproduction of Text
ii. Essay -writing
iii. Letter -writing
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Course – III
Language, Literary History, Comprehension, Grammar &
Writing Skills - II
SEMESTER IV
Module 1: Poetry (Classic)
Prescribed Book:
1) Tarikh -e-Adab -e-Arabi by Ahmad Hasan al Zayyat
Publishd by: Mirza Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
2) Arabi Adab ki Tareekh by Abdul Haleem Nadvi
Published by: National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New Delhi.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 2: Poetry (Modern)
Prescribed Book:
Name of the Book Arabic Poetry: A Primer for Students By A.J. Arbery
Published by: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Prescribed Texts:
Module 3 (a): History of Arabic Literature: Islamic Period (Classical)
Prescribed Book:
Tarikh -e-Adab -e-Arabi by Ahmad Hasan al -Zayyat
Published by: Shaikh Ghulam Ali & Sons, Publishers.
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Prescribed Texts:
Life and Literary attainments of the following poets of al -Muallaqat :
Module 3 (b): Brief History of the poets :
i) The Mukhazram Poets
ii) The Islamic Poets
Module 4: Life and Literary Attainments of Modern Arabic Poets :
Prescribed Book:
A Critical Introduction to Modern Arabic Poetry by: M.M. Badawi
Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Modern Arabic Literature By Ismat Mahdi
Published by Rabi Publishers, Shanti Nagar, Hyderabad.
b) The revival of Arabic Poetry after 1798 with special reference to the
Salient features of the Neo -Classical Poetry.
Module 5:
a) Translation of Unseen Poems. (Modern)
b) Grammar:
Prescribed Texts:
1) Al Iqtibas
2) Husn -0-taleel
3) Mura’at -u-Nazeer
4) Al Jinas
c) Summarization:
Summary of any ONE poem included in the syllabus.
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Question Paper Pattern
(SEM -III & IV) Marks: 100, Time: 3Hrs
N.B.: (1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
(3) Figures to the right indicate marks to a sub -question.
Q.1: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module I)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.2: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 2)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.3: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 3)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.4: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 4)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.5: Short Notes (any TWO)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(d) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks