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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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