Koran Readings

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.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	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.

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.

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

EHAC