The Oriental Studies Unit at the College of Arts, in conjunction with the Continuing Education Unit, recently conducted a two-day training course (September 30th – October 1st) titled "Islamic Arabic Literature from a Western Perspective," delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Faris Aziz Al-Mudarras and Assistant Lecturer Mahmoud Ahmed Barwari. The program was structured around two key thematic areas: first, a comparative analysis of the concept of literature across various cultures, emphasizing the distinctive characteristics of Arabic culture; and second, an examination of the image and reception of Arabic literature within Western scholarship, specifically investigating the methodology used by Western researchers [Read More]