Information Package / Course Catalogue
Arabic Classic Text Analysises
Course Code: İLH412
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Selections are made from classical Arabic literary texts with the aim of enhancing students' abilities to read and interpret texts through reading and translating these texts. Translation focuses on works written between the 9th and 11th centuries, covering topics such as history, literature, language, biography, and poetry, emphasizing linguistic features.

Course Content

Selected texts from the book (Al-Aghani) by Abu Faraj Al-Isfahani.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student acquires the skill to recognize classical Arabic texts.
2.The student develops the ability to read and comprehend classical Arabic texts.
3.The student gains proficiency in analyzing and translating classical Arabic texts.
4.The student understands classical Arabic texts written in the fields of poetry and literature.
5.The student studies classical Arabic texts related to Arab-Islamic customs and traditions.
6.The student conducts grammatical analyses of classical Arabic texts from the classical period.
7.The student grasps classical Arabic texts written in the literary field.
8.The student becomes proficient in the linguistic and stylistic features of classical Arabic texts from the classical period.
9.The student learns expressions and concepts present in classical Arabic texts.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ali Bulut, Arabic literary texts and analysis from ignorance to the present day, Marmara University Faculty of Theology Foundation Publications, 4th Edition, 2021.
2.The educational materials attended by the teacher teacher.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
"Cahiliye Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Amûriye’nin Fethi", Ebû Temmâm.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
"Cahiliye Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Güvercin, Tilki ve Balıkçıl", İbnü’l-Mukaffa‘.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
"Cahiliye Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Iraklıyla Mervlinin Hikâyesi", Câhız.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
"Cahiliye Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Ramazan Bayramı Hutbesi", Halife Me’mûn.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
"Cahiliye Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Bırak Günleri İstediğini Yapsın", İmâm Şâfiî.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
"Sadr-ı İslam Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Baba ve Oğlu", Ümeyye b. Ebî’s-Salt.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
"Sadr-ı İslam Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Bir Annenin Gelin Kızına Nasihatleri", Ümâme bintü’l-Hâris.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
"Sadr-ı İslam Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Bir Babanın Oğluna Nasihatleri", Zü’l-İsbâ‘ el-Advânî.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
"Sadr-ı İslam Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Hayatın Hikmeti", Züheyr b. Ebî Sülmâ.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
"Sadr-ı İslam Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Kus b. Sâide el-İyâdî’nin Hutbesi".
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
"Abbasi Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Abdülhamîd el-Kâtib’in Kâtiplere Tavsiyesi".
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
"Abbasi Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Ferezdak’ın Zeynelâbidîn Hakkındaki Kasîdesi" and Ramazan Bayramı Hutbesi", Halife Me’mûn.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
"Abbasi Period/ Arapça Edebî Metinler: Ömer b. Abdülazîz ile Sâlim b. Abdullah Arasındaki (Söyleşi)".
Week 14 - Final Exam
End of term exam (Final): Written/Oral exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1112
Individual Work33318
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026