Oriental Languages and Cultures

General educational objectives: this course aims to transmit the fundamental elements for an in-depth knowledge of Arab nationalism as a historical and cultural phenomenon that structured the development of the contemporary Arab world from the late nineteenth century to the present, framing it in the knowledge of the development of nationalism as a global phenomenon. Specific educational objectives: upon completion of the course the student will acquire the following knowledges and skills: 1) knowledge of the political, social and cultural dynamics of the phenomenon of nationalism at the global and Arab level and of their main scientific interpretations; 2) knowledge of the developments of the phenomenon of nationalism in the Arab world both in the specific framework of contemporary history of Arab countries, as well as within a broader framework of global historical dynamics; 3) ability to read and analyze critically interpretative texts about Arab nationalism and its primary historical documents, both in Arabic and in translation (French and / or English); 4) ability to present orally and in writing a topic related to the phenomenon under study, also based on oral and written exercises; 5) ability to continue the study independently, also based on exercises related to the elaboration of research studies.