INS2020

Islam in Indonesia ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Brett Hough

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to: a. identify key features of Islam in Indonesia; b. discuss the relationship between local customs (adat) and Islamic orthodoxy; c. describe and assess the various ways in which people have sought to understand Islam in the Indonesian context; d. use specific case studies to evaluate the validity of generalisations about Islam. For students taking the unit at Level 3 as part of a major in Indonesian studies there is the additional objective of: e. use and critically evaluate Indonesian language materials For students taking the unit at Level 3 as part of a major in Anthropology there is the additional objective of: f. critically evaluate the theoretical perspective of their ethnographic case study Aims: More generally students are expected to develop their abilities to: i. use analytic and interpretative skills in dealing with ethnographic accounts; ii. read written sources and view visual material critically; iii. assess their own preconceived ideas about Islam; iv. present logical, coherent arguments both orally and in writing.

Assessment: Participation 10% Class Presentation 1500 30% Research Essay 2000 40% In-class Test 1000 20% Additional comment: + Students taking the unit at Level 3 as part of a major in Indonesian studies will be expected to make use of Indonesian Language material for their Research essay + Students taking the unit at Level 3 as part of a major in Anthropology will be required to demonstrate a greater critical awareness of the theoretical perspective of their ethnographic case study for their Research essay

Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week

Prohibitions: INS3020