HSY3140

Faith and Power: Islam in History and Society ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Assoc.Prof.Ian Copland

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: As for HSY2140

Objectives: Students successfully completing HSY3140: 1. Will have acquired a broad knowledge of the main landmarks and currents of Islamic history from the 7th to the 20th centuries; 2. Will be familiar with the main elements of Islamic belief and ritual; 3. Will be familiar with the major debates in the field of Islamic studies about the reasons for Islam's rise and decline from the 16th century in the face of a resurgent West, and for its 20th century renaissance, about the treatment of non-Muslims in Islamic states, and about the relationship between political and religious authority within the Islamic world; 4. Will have developed a capacity to work effectively with others and a capacity to express ideas verbally in group situations; 5. Will have developed considerable skills in bibliographic research, analysis, and written expression.

Assessment: Secondary source exercise (1000 words)20%;Essay (2050 words)40%; Examination (one hour)(1000 words)30%; Class participation 10%. Additional comment:Students successfully completing HSY3140 will, in addition: 6. Be capable of independently devising and executing an advanced research project in the above areas of study, based predominantly on primary sources.

Contact Hours: One 90-minute lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week.

Prohibitions: HSY2500,HSY3500,HSY2140