Arabic Language and Literature (ALL)
Introduction
The B.A. (Hons) Program under the Department of Arabic Language and Literature has been designed to give students a milieu in literature, language, writing, and other relevant fields of studies like philosophy, history and to create a moral awakening among them. The program will reveal to them both the opulent cultural testimony of the old and the most ambitious artistic work of the contemporary poets and writers.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature is to develop students' knowledge in the fields of Arabic Language and Literature, and their commitment to using their knowledge for the advancement of humanity.
Objectives
The objective of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature is to help students have a solid foundation in the areas of Arabic Language and Literature. It aims to offer students a number of courses to help develop their understanding of the nuances and distinctions of the Arabic Language and Literature.
The Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of B.A. (Honors) in Arabic Language and Literature are the statements that describe the expected achievements of graduates in their career and professional life within the first few (3 to 5) years after graduation. The PEOs are guided by interest of program stakeholders, global and local needs, the mission and vision of the Institution, long-term goals, etc. These are expected to evolve continuously in line with the needs and expectations of local employers, industry, R&D advisors, and alumni. The PEOs of B.A. (Honors) in ALL are as follows:
After successful completion of four-year honours in Arabic Language and Literature:
PE-O1 The graduates will be able to serve as good communicators in Arabic, Bangla and English, which is an essential criterion for recruitment in BCS cadres, newspaper offices, foreign missions, non-government organizations, international and national business houses and academic administrators in different levels of institutions.
PE-O2 The graduates will be able to serve as prudent and sensible analysts - being enriched with better understanding of ethics, sociology, philosophy and anthropology - in different research organizations.
PE-O3 The graduates will be able to understand and make others understand the religious and moral values so that they can uphold well moral height and ethical standard in day-to-day life and can contribute in the society as motivators of its members to lead a moral and corruption free society and country.
PE-O4 The graduates will be able to make others understand the Islamic sources that are written in Arabic such as the holy Qur’an, Hadiths and Islamic books and will be able to deliver lecture in Arabic fluently in various situations, especially in Jumua’a Khutbah on Friday in the Masjids in home and abroad and their religious ceremonies.
PE-O5 The graduates will be able to contribute to the society as teachers of Arabic language and literature in different academic institutions. They may build a generation having moral and ethical standard.
PE-O6 The graduates will be able to uphold the culture and heritage of the Bengali nation through literary practices in Arabic as well as in Bangla before the world community.
Admission Requirements
- Total GPA 6.00 in SSC/Dakhil & HSC/Alim but scoring not less than GPA 2.50 in any individual examination; OR
- Minimum 5 (five) subjects in O level and 2 (two) major subjects in A level with minimum ‘B’ grade in 4 subjects and ‘C’ grade in 3 subjects.
BREAK-UP OF FEES & CHARGES
A student shall have to pay Tk. 1,03,016/- for completing Arabic Language and Literature degree as per the following break up:
| SL | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admission Fees (Once & non-refundable) | Tk. 5,500/- |
| 2 | Semester Fees (Tk. 3,500 × 8) | Tk. 28,000/- |
| 3 | Tuition Fees: Tk. 0 x 140 CH | Exempted |
| 4 | Exam Fees (Tk. 50 × 140 CH ) | Tk. 7,000/- |
| 5 | Establishment Fees (Tk. 4,000 × 8) | Tk. 32,000/- |
| 6 | Development Fees (Tk. 5,000 × 1 + Tk. 3,000 × 7) | Tk. 26,000/- |
| 7 | Library Development Fee | Tk. 2,000/- |
| 8 | Orientation Fee | Tk. 2,500/- |
| 9 | Rover Scout Fee | Tk. 16/- |
| Total Fees and Charges: Tk. 1,03,016/- | ||
Semester-wise Payable Fess:
* First Installment (During Admission): Tk. 23,316/-
* Second to onward Installment (During Semester Registration):
| SL | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semester Fees | Tk. 4,000/- |
| 2 | Tuition Fees: Tk. 0 x No. of CH of Courses | Tk. *****/- |
| 3 | Exam Fees: Tk. 50 × No. of CH of registered Courses | Tk. *****/- |
| 4 | Establishment Fees | Tk. 4,000/- |
| 5 | Development Fees | Tk. 3,000/- |
| Semester-wise Total Fees and Charges: To be counted | ||
DC = Departmental Course, URC = University Requirement Course
Duration
The B.A.(Honors) Program normally takes four academic years (i.e. 8 Semesters) to complete. Each academic year is divided into 2 Semesters having duration of 15-week Lecture Period for each semester. The Mid-term Examination will be held after conducting classesfor6 weeks. The Semester End Examination (SEE) will be held through completion of classes for 9 weeks after Mid-term Examination. In order to graduate, total 140 credit hours have to be undertaken and completed by astudent during 8 semesters. By registering a greater number of courses in regular semesters, students may also complete their graduation studies within at least three academic years (i.e. 6 Semesters) of regular studentship. However, a student may be allowed to complete their graduation studies in the University within maximum of six academic years (i.e.12 semesters).
Admission Test
Application for admission to BA (Hons.) in Arabic Language and Literature shall be invited through an announcement in the National/Local Dailies and IIUC website www.iiuc.ac.bd twice a year. The deserving candidates have to apply through IIUC website www.iiuc.ac.bd or web link https://www.iiuc.ac.bd/home/apply-online. Students are admitted through a competitive written test. Usually questions paper are designed as semi broad & MCQ Type. Marks allocation of admission test are:
| Arabic Language | General English | General Knowledge | Viva | SSC & HSC GPA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 120 |
Admission Period
Students are admitted into “BA (Hons.) in Arabic Language and Literature” program twice a year as follows:
| Semester | Period | Application Period | Admission Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | January – June | September - October | November - December |
| Autumn | July – December | March - April | May - June |
Grading System
The Grading System for assessing the performance of the students shall be as follows:
| Marks (%) | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | A + | 4.00 | Excellent |
| 75–79 | A | 3.75 | Very Good |
| 70–74 | A- | 3.50 | |
| 65–69 | B+ | 3.25 | Good |
| 60–64 | B | 3.00 | |
| 55–59 | B- | 2.75 | Satisfactory |
| 50–54 | C+ | 2.50 | |
| 45–49 | C | 2.25 | Pass |
| 40–44 | D | 2.00 | |
| 00–39 | F | 0.00 | Fail |
Calculation of GPA and CGPA
GPA: Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade point earned by the number of credit hours attempted in a particular semester.
CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed by dividing the total grade point earned by the total number of credit hours attempted at the diploma courses up to that point of time.
Achieving minimum GPA in each semester
A student shall have to obtain minimum GPA 2.00 in each semester.
Achieving minimum GPA in for awarding degree
A student shall have to obtain minimum CGPA 2.50 for awarding degree.
Summary of Courses
Summary of Courses:
| Details of Course/Areas | Number of Courses | Total Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities Courses | 06 | 11 |
| Social Science Courses | 07 | 10 |
| ICT Course | 01 | 03 |
| Basic Sciences | 01 | 03 |
| Foundation Courses | 09 | 27 |
| Elective Courses | 02 | 06 |
| Core Courses | 25 | 76 |
| Viva Voce | 04 | 04 |
| Total | 55 | 140 |
Semester wise Courses:
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-1101 | Introduction to Arabic Language and Literature مدخل إلى اللغة العربية وآدابها |
3 | |
| 2 | ALL-1102 | Communicative Arabic العربية الاتصالية |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-1103 | Arabic Morphology : Rules and Practice علم الصرف : القواعد والتطبيق |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-1104 | Arabic Syntax: Rules and Practice علم النحو : القواعد والتطبيق |
3 | |
| 5 | ENG-1101 | Four Skills of English Language (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) المهارات الأربع للغة الإنجليزية |
2 | |
| 6 | BAN-1101 | Bangla Language and Literature اللغة البنغالية وآدابها |
2 | |
| 7 | UREM-1101 | Textual Study of Ethics and Morality-I الدراسات النصية للمبادئ الأخلاقية ونظامها-1 |
2 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-1201 | Viva Voce I 1- الاختبار الشفوي |
1 | |
| 2 | ALL-1205 | Arabic Language: Expression and Creation اللغة العربية : التعبير والإنشاء |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-1206 | Translation 1 (Arabic-Bangla) الترجمة - 1(العربية -البنغالية) |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-1207 | History of Arabic Literature 1 (Pre-Islamic Period) تاريخ الأدب العربي-1 (العصر الجاهلي) |
3 | |
| 5 | ALL-1208 | Literary Texts 1 (Pre-Islamic Period: Prose & Poem) النصوص الأدبية -1 ( العصر الجاهلي) |
3 | |
| 6 | CSE-1201 | Basic Computer Skill مهارات الكمبيوتر الأساسية |
3 | |
| 7 | URED-1201 | Basic Principles of Islam مبادئ الإسلام الأساسية |
2 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-2309 | Translation 2 (Arabic-English) الترجمة-2 (العربية - الإنجليزية) |
3 | |
| 2 | ALL-2310 | Arabic Phonetics: Rules and Practice |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-2311 | Literary Texts 2 (Prescribed Quranic Text) تاريخ الأدب العربي -2 (العصر الإسلامي والأموي) |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-2312 | History of Arabic Literature 2 (Islamic and Umayyad Period) تاريخ الأدب العربي -2 (العصر الإسلامي والأموي) |
3 | |
| 5 | BSC-2301 | Basic Sciences العلوم الأساسية |
3 | |
| 6 | ENG-2302 | English for Professional Purposes الإنجليزية للأغراض المهنية |
2 | |
| 7 | URED-2302 | Sciences of Qur’an and Hadith علوم القرآن والحديث |
1 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-2402 | Viva voce II 2 الاختبار الشفوي |
1 | |
| 2 | ALL-2413 | Arabic Khutbah: Styles and Texts الخطابة العربية : الأساليب والنصوص |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-2414 | History of Arabic Literature 3 (Abbasid Period) تاريخ الأدب العربي -3 (العصرالعباسي) |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-2415 | Rhetoric 1 (‘Ilmul Ma ‘aani) البلاغة -1 ( علم المعاني) |
3 | |
| 5 | ALL-2416 | Literary Texts 3 (Prescribed Prophetic Traditions) |
3 | |
| 6 | ANTH-2401 | Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology |
2 | |
| 7 | BAL-2401 | Bengali Art and Culture |
3 | |
| 8 | ENG-2403 | Introduction to English Literature |
3 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-3517 | Literary Texts 4 (Artistic Prose) |
3 | |
| 2 | ALL-3518 | Rhetoric 2 (‘Ilmul Bayan and ‘IlmulBadi) |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-3519 | Arabic Philology |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-3520 | Arabic Prosody |
3 | |
| 5 | BDEC-3501 | Bangladesh Economics |
3 | |
| 6 | IECB-3501 | Introduction to Islamic Economic & Banking |
3 | |
| 7 | URED-3505 | Comparative Religion |
2 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-3603 | Viva Voce III |
1 | |
| 2 | ALL-3621 | Literary Texts 5 (Prescribed Poems from Abbasid Period) |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-3622 | Lexicography |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-3623 | Literary Texts 6 (Andalusi Literature: Prose and Poetry) |
3 | |
| 5 | ALL-3624 | History of Arabic Literature 4 (Modern Period) |
3 | |
| 6 | ALL-3625 | Research Methodology |
3 | |
| 7 | URED-3604 | Life and Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) |
1 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-4726 | Literary Texts 7 (Arabic Diaspora Literature) |
3 | |
| 2 | ALL-4727 | Literary Texts 8 (Short Story and Novel) |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-4728 | Literary Texts 9 (Essay and Drama) |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-4729 | Arabic Language and Literature in Bangladesh: History and Texts |
3 | |
| 5 | ALL-4730 | Comparative Literature |
3 | |
| 6 | EPSY-4701 | Educational Psychology |
2 | |
| 7 | URIH-4701 | A Survey of Islamic History and Culture |
1 |
| SL | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL-4804 | Viva Voce IV |
1 | |
| 2 | ALL-4831 | Literary Texts 10 (Arabic Memoirs and Arabic Epic Literature) |
3 | |
| 3 | ALL-4832 | Arabic Literary Criticism |
3 | |
| 4 | ALL-4833 | Arabic Teaching Methods as a Foreign Language |
3 | |
| 5 | ALL-4999 | Thesis |
4 | |
| 6 | HEBD-4803 | History of the Emergence of Bangladesh |
2 |