Traditional Balagha: study classical Arabic rhetoric
Study Balagha through a traditional work, master the terminology of classical authors and develop in-depth analysis of literary and Quranic texts.
Traditional rhetorical terminology Foundations
- ▣ Understand the terminology used in classical works
- ▣ Relate traditional terminology to concepts already studied
- ▣ Understand concise definitions
- ▣ Become familiar with the methodology of classical authors
Reading a traditional work Classical text
- ▣ Read the text with the teacher
- ▣ Understand definitions and examples
- ▣ Analyse rhetorical reasoning
- ▣ Connect theory and application
Advanced literary analysis Literature
- ▣ Study advanced-level texts
- ▣ Identify several devices simultaneously
- ▣ Explain stylistic choices
- ▣ Compare different formulations
Rhetorical analysis of Quranic texts Application
- ▣ Study Quranic examples suited to the level
- ▣ Identify the rhetorical devices studied
- ▣ Understand their role in the formulation
- ▣ Develop rigorous textual analysis
Autonomy and further study Final objective
- ▣ Read with greater autonomy
- ▣ Use traditional terminology correctly
- ▣ Build a complete rhetorical analysis
- ▣ Develop linguistic taste and sensitivity
Move on to classical Balagha works
The advanced pathway is intended for students who already have a solid foundation in ma‘ani, bayan and badi‘.
Students are gradually introduced to a traditional work and to the terminology used in classical rhetoric texts.
- Understand classical terminology.
- Read a traditional Balagha work.
- Analyse advanced literary texts.
- Deepen the analysis of Quranic texts.
- Develop greater autonomy.
Which book will be studied?
The source program does not prescribe a single traditional work. The book is therefore chosen according to the student’s level, previously studied texts and objectives.
96 hours of traditional Balagha
The pathway includes 96 hours of one-to-one lessons, with a pace of 2 hours per week.
Payment is spread over 12 monthly instalments of 8 hours.
- 96 hours of private lessons.
- 2 hours per week.
- 12 monthly instalments.
- 8 hours per monthly instalment.
- A work adapted to the student’s level.
- Dedicated teacher.
A pathway that may continue beyond 96 hours
Some classical works may require extended study. At the end of the credit, the student may continue with the same work or move to another text according to the teacher’s recommendation.
Monitoring and validation of the advanced pathway
The teacher assesses your understanding of terminology, your ability to read the work studied and to produce structured rhetorical analysis.
- Continuous assessment.
- Guided reading of the work.
- Analysis of literary passages.
- Analysis of Quranic examples.
- Correct use of terminology.
- Pedagogical validation of progress.
Move on to advanced study of Arabic rhetoric
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