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 110-019 Researching Islam and Muslim Societies

Note

Formerly available as 150-417. Students who have completed 150-417 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr A Saeed & Dr M Kamal

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

Regular meetings with supervisor. Regular on-line contact with the supervisor for Masters students

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: the early development of main areas of Islamic Studies; important primary sources of Islam; the methodologies followed in selected Shari'ah related areas of study; strengths and weaknesses in the so-called 'traditional' and 'modern' methods of research in Islamic Studies; and the 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 in writing.

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination and written work totalling 2000 words, or written work totalling 5000 words.

Prescribed Texts

Materials prepared by the Institute.



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