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The  course will be held following the First Conference of the School of Mamluk Studies. The course, intended for advanced graduate, PhD students and post-doc researchers will be given by Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer (Muenster University) and will be focused on Mamluk poetry. A very good level of Arabic is required (minimum four years of Arabic at the university level). Since the number of the participants will be limited, those who desire to take part in the course are requested to send a CV, a statement of purpose, and a letter of recommendation. Course fees will amount to 250 €, including attendance at the conference. Participants must make their own travel arrangements. The local organizer will provide suggestions for lodging at an affordable price. A certificate of attendance will be awarded. Those who are selected for the course will be notified by the end of February 2014.Deadline for application 15 February 2014.Information  http://guides.lib.uchicago.edu/mamlukstudies