Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
This learning unit is not being organized during year 2019-2020.
Language
French
Prerequisites
LGLOR1661 or LGLOR1662, or at least one year of classical and/or modern Arabic language training.
Main themes
This course is devoted to the study of the Koranic text and its context. The precise themes will be decided in terms of the academic interests of the tutor and his/her colleagues and, when possible and relevant, the interests of the students. The texts will be read analysed from a grammatical, philological and contextual point of view, making reference to the relevant studies.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Analysis, with commentary, of Koranic extracts. At the end of this course, the student will acquire some knowledge of the formal aspects of the Koranic text. He will be initiated to the problems raised by traditional and modern Koranic exegesis, and to the scientific approach of modern Koranic studies. He will be able to carry out personal research in this field, and of presenting orally the results of a research project of limited dimensions on a specific aspect of the Koranic text. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
This course aims to deepen the knowledge of the formal (structure, composition),contextual and philological aspects of the Koranic text, on the basis of a choice of extracts illustrating a specific theme.
Teaching methods
This text is halfway between a lecture and a seminar. The texts, prepared by the students, are read and analysed jointly. The philological explanations and the commentaries are given by the teacher, but are also the object of a systematic exchange of views with the students.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment, based on the oral presentations and the participation in discussions.
Oral exam on he subject of the course and readings.
Oral exam on he subject of the course and readings.
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
Une bibliographie d'orientation est remise pendant le cours, en fonction des textes choisis.
Faculty or entity
GLOR
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Oriental Studies
Master [120] in Sciences of Religions
Certificat universitaire en sciences des religions