ASR208 - Contemporary Islam
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | David Tittensor |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 1 hour Class per week and 1 x 1 hour Seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences via CloudDeakin |
Content
Islam is often presented in the media and in some academic discourses as a monolith; a notion that has taken on increased currency since the advent of 9/11, which popularised Samuel Huntington’s ‘Clash of Civilisations’ thesis. This unit will look to dispel this misconception by introducing students to the many ‘houses’ of Islam around the world and the significant variations that abound with regards to how Islamic tradition is interpreted and applied in contemporary societies. In doing so, the unit will explore topics such as Islamic liberalism, jihad, extremism, shari’a, sectarianism, and Sufism. It will critically analyse how these concepts are incorporated into the socio-political scene in different Muslim countries and minority contexts. The unit also includes key approaches to the study of Islam.
Assessment
Short Essay, 25%, 1000 words
Journal, 25%, 1000 words equivalent
Major Essay, 50%, 2000 words
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