This unit focuses on Egyptian cultural and political history, from the Napoleonic expedition (1798) to the 2011 Uprisings and their aftermath. Masterpieces of the Egyptian literature and cinema will be studied in relation to the social and political history of the country, revealing its regional and international importance. Specific attention will be dedicated to the cultural vanguards in the 20th and 21st century.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Arabic Languages and Cultures |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level or 2000 level or 3000 level in Arabic Language and Cultures |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Basic knowledge in the fields of modern Middle East history, colonial history and Islamic studies |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Lucia Sorbera, lucia.sorbera@sydney.edu.au |
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