SAME 490

Spring 2026 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 16-May 6

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Study of selected topics in Middle Eastern studies; content is variable. Check Class Schedule for specific topics each semester.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hour. May be repeated in separate terms as topics vary to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours.

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SAME 490 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	55611	Online	AU	3:00PM -6:00PM	T	n.a.	Awad, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: The Poetry of Mahmoud Darwish Section Info: This seminar examines the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, the premier Palestinian poet whose work combines lyric intensity with historical consciousness, humanism, and spirituality. By closely examining certain poems, students will investigate how Darwish crafts poetry that embodies themes of homeland and exile, weaving together memory, myth, and personal reflection into a comprehensive exploration of identity, loss, belonging, and the Abrahamic faiths. This course situates his writing within the historical context of Arabic literature, the development of nationalism, and the enduring cultural significance of his work. The course is conducted in English and Arabic. Intermediate to advanced English and Arabic are required. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.