ARB 2103 Pop Culture in the Arab World

3 units
Arabic Language and Culture
Faculty of Arts
Study of different forms and genres of pop culture in the Arab world and the role of pop culture in shaping Arab identities in the global environment. Various forms of popular practices are examined, including cooking, fashion and sports. Specific artistic forms are also addressed including pop music, pop art, and popular theatre.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

No knowledge of the Arabic language required.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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