Arab-American Literature

Blog l The course primarily sparked my interest because the description aligned perfectly with what I was originally seeking, which was a blend of literature and history with a veiled and hidden psychological aspect. When I first looked through the course description, I resonated with the idea, that, despite our different circumstances, we are all connected by our struggles. This “interconnected ideology” is one of many reasons I was drawn to the course, especially given my strong interest in journalism and my fascination with history, I definitely enjoy exploring topics outside my existing knowledge base, even though I have encountered Arabic literature before, this course offers more than just that. One of my favorite Arab writers is Naguib Mahfouz, known by most, for his work "The Cairo Trilogy." His contributions, and my limited proficiency in Arabic, which I intend to grow, inspired me to take this course in the first place. After attending the first few classes, I have ...