Write a short essay–single-spaced ( 1200- 1400) words ) reflecting on ONE of the Modern Arabic Poets we have read this semester.

Write a short essay–single-spaced ( 1200- 1400) words ) reflecting on ONE of the Modern Arabic Poets we have read this semester.

You can Address one of the following:

1- Narratives of Diaspora and Exile in Mahmud Darwish’s Poetry.

Or

2-Gibran Khalil, Lebanon Writer, and Artist who influenced American Culture.

Or You can choose another theme to focus your essay.

To write an effective critical analysis, you must

Choose a theme to focus your essay.
Name the work discussed, and identify the author.
Provide a very brief plot summary.
Relate some aspects of the topic you have chosen to address.
Provide a thesis statement.
Indicate the way you plan to develop your argument (support your claim).To write an effective critical analysis, you must
Identify the author’s legacy in the history of Arabic poetry.
Provide a very brief Autobiography about the author.
Choose from his poetry at least 3 examples to analyze and to support your claim
Relate some aspect of that selected poem to the topic you have chosen to address.
Provide a thesis statement.
Submit an electronic copy of the paper exam (with your name and title of the paper ) due date.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

At least three (3) citations (MLA format) that support the facts presented in your essay.

Please note: Be sure you review the rules on academic dishonesty in the ASU Student Handbook! All final exams/essays will be screened for plagiarism.

USE at least three academic references to support your ideas.

You must include the following in each of your critical essays to meet requirements:

At least three (3) citations (MLA format) that support the facts presented in your essay.