Arab Culture Through Film and Literature

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 -1:30PM - Porter Hall A19A
This course introduces students to the diversity of Arab culture in the Middle East and North Africa through a variety of critically-acclaimed films and two novels. The course topics aim to challenge stereotypes and foster a better understanding of Arab societies. Topics covered are the role of religion vis-à-vis key social and family values in everyday life, childhood and education, homo/sexuality, and gender roles. Students also learn about revolution music and art that emerged since the Arab Spring, and will have the opportunity to engage in two video-conference dialogues with students at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, and a Saudi university, and will additionally interview one or two native speakers of an Arab country to further their learning. There will be one cooking workshop on Arab cuisine! Taught in English.
Contact Nevine Abraham with any questions: nabrah@andrew.cmu.edu