NES 2212 - Quran and Commentary

(crosslisted)
(also RELST 2212)(GHB) (LA-AS)

Spring. 4 credits.

D. Powers.

This course is an advanced study of classical Arabic through a close reading of selected chapters of the Qur’an, together with the Qur’anic commentary (tafsir) and other relevant literature. Special attention is given to grammar, syntax, and lexicography.