Modern and contemporary criticism Master

Core Courses

The Master's program in Modern and Contemporary Criticism is an important specialization in literary studies. It focuses on contextual and systemic critical approaches, such as structuralism, deconstruction, and semiotics. It also includes the study of modern critical schools and the analysis of literary discourse using scientific methods. The program enables students to apply critical theories in applied criticism courses, in addition to delving into the philosophy of criticism and modernity in literature. It also provides advanced research skills through courses in research methodology and computer science, helping to prepare researchers capable of contributing to the development of Arabic literary criticism.

Advanced Topics

1️⃣ Contextual and Contemporary Criticism

The impact of cultural and social contexts on modern Arabic literary criticism.

The role of cultural criticism in analyzing contemporary Arabic literature.

The relationship between literary identity and globalization in modern criticism.

2️⃣ Modern Critical Approaches

The application of deconstruction in the analysis of the modern Arabic novel.

The use of semiotics in reading contemporary poetry.

A comparison between structuralism and poststructuralism in Arabic criticism.

3️⃣ Literary Discourse Analysis

The role of discourse analysis in the study of Arabic feminist literature.

Postmodern narrative techniques and their impact on critical reception.

The relationship between power and literary discourse in the new Arabic novel.