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Master of Arts in Arabic (Language & Literature)

Duration:

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Eligibility:

BA examination with Arabic as elective subject from any recognized university with at least second division.

Venue:

Ayesha Campus and Amin Campus

Mission of the Department

Arabic language is one of the advanced languages of the world. Inspite of being the oldest language, it stands amongst the living languages of the world. Its importance in a Muslim Society or a Country becomes utmost and especially for us in Pakistan. Moreover, the majesty of the Muslim Civilization, Culture and the Salinity of the Muslim Arab Knowledge is found in this prestigious language.

The version of basic sources of Islam, especially Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah provides the Arabic language grandeur and increases its importance.

The faculty of Arts and Social Sciences after realizing its significance has started the learning of this language in BS Honors (4 year course) in Arabic except short courses like Functional Arabic and Business Arabic and research program in Arabic language at Post-Graduate level. It has opened opportunities for the youth to do research work at M. Phil level leading to attaining Ph. D.

Objectives of the Department

The main objectives of these courses and research program are:

To promote the Qur'anic language in Non-Arab Muslim society.

To enable the experts in different technical fields to bring out their abilities in Arab countries.

To keep alive the Islamic History & Culture hidden in Arabic Literature through research methodology.

To enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization.

To enhance the skill of the students for understanding of current issues related to faith and religious life.

Scheme of Studies

Semester-1

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
ARB-701	Applied Grammar (1)	3(3-0)
ARB-703	Functional Arabic –(1)	3(3-0)
ARB-705	Ancient Arabic Prose	3(3-0)
ARB-707	Literary History of Arabs	3(3-0)
ARB-708	Translation (Arabic – English – Arabic )	3(3-0)
ARB-710	Fiction (Short Stories/Dramas)	3(3-0)
ARB-712	Computer (1)	3(3-0)
Total Credit Hours		21

Semester-2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
ARB-702	Applied Grammar (2)	3(3-0)
ARB-704	Functional Arabic (2)	3(3-0)
ARB-706	Modern Arabic Prose	3(3-0)
ARB-715	(Arabic Composition)	3(3-0)
ARB-709	Translation (Arabic – English – Arabic)	3(3-0)
ARB-711	Fiction (Novel)	3(3-0)
ARB-713	Computer (2)	3(3-0)
Total		21

Semester-3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
ARB-716	Literary Study of Al-Quran	3(3-0)
ARB-714	Use of Computer Internet	3(3-0)
ARB-718	Ancient Arabic Poetry	3(3-0)
ARB-720	Research & Editing Methodogy	3(3-0)
ARB-721	(1st Option) Comparative Literature (Arabic – English – Urdu)	3(3-0)
ARB-722	(2nd Option) Arabic Literature of Spain & Migrants	-
ARB-723	English Language (1)	3(3-0)
Total		18

Semester-4

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
ARB-717	Literary Study of Al-Hadith	3(3-0)
ARB-725	Arabic Rhetorice Prosody	3(3-0)
ARB-719	Modern Arabic Poetry	3(3-0)
ARB-726	Arabic Literature in the Sub-Continent	3(3-0)
ARB-727	(1st Option) (Research Thesis)	3(3-0)
ARB-728	(2nd Option) Arabic Electronic & Print Media	-
ARB-724	English Language (2)	3(3-0)
Total		18