Modern Arabic Literature and Culture

Students who opt to concentrate on Modern Arabic should read the general requirements of "Arabic and Islamic Studies" and note the following (course) requirements: (1) Modern Arabic Literature: Four semesters of seminars and/or reading and research courses (Arabic 300/320r); (2) Classical Arabic Language/Literature: Arabic 240 (Classical Arabic philology; full-year course), and two semesters of classical literature/literary history (such as Arabic 150r/245r); (3) Literary Theory: Two semesters of literary theory in consultation with supervisory committee; (4) Second ME language: Four semesters of Modern Hebrew, Turkish, or Persian; (5) Electives in contemporary Arab studies: Two semesters of area studies that deal with contemporary Arab culture (history, anthropology, or religious studies)

from
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~nelc/arab_islam.html