- Course Code
- DR 2030
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr G Marranci
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in Programme Year 2 or above.
Notes
This course will be available in session 2006/07 and every year thereafter.
Overview
The course introduces students to an understanding of Islam by means of an anthropological approach. Although an introduction to the doctrine of Islam is provided, the course focuses on the experience of ordinary Muslims in different contexts and places. In this course, the Islamic experience of Muslims in immigration and displacement contexts receives particular attention with regard to their identity formation. The course is founded on the idea that Islam is defined by what Muslims say in different places and contexts. During the course fieldwork methodologies to conduct research on Islam are discussed.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour seminar (to be arranged) per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (55%), 1 essay about 3,000 words (35%) and 1 Power Point (or overhead) presentation (10%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%), provided each element of assessment is CAS 6 or above. New coursework can be submitted.