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110-019 Researching Islam and Muslim Societies: Sources and Methods | |
Note | Formerly available as 150-417. Students who have completed 150-417 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr A Saeed & Dr M Kamal |
Semester | 1 and 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Regular meetings with the supervisor |
Subject Description | This subject is taught in English and it deals with advanced studies in Islamic primary sources and methods of research in Islamic Studies. It will cover issues such as (a) the early development of main areas of Islamic Studies; (b) important primary sources of Islam; (c) the methodologies followed in selected Shari'ah related areas of study; (d) strengths and weaknesses in the so-called 'traditional' methods and 'modern' methods of research in Islamic Studies; and (e) current state of research in selected areas of Islamic Studies. Students will also undertake a small scale research project in Islamic Studies and present the results orally and in writing. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 5000 words |
Prescribed Texts | Material prepared by the Institute. |
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