Postgraduate - UnitLAW5624 - Introduction to Islamic law

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	Malaysia Trimester 2 2015 (Day)

Notes

For Prato Law discontinuation dates, please see http://www.law.monash.edu/current-students/study-opportunities/overseas-study/prato/units/index.html

Quota applies

The unit can be taken by a maximum of 45 students (due to limited facilities and method of teaching).

Synopsis

In its first part, the unit will consider the nature, characteristics and objectives of Islamic Law and contrast them with other legal systems. In its second part, the unit will explore the historic development of Islamic Law from the time of the Prophet to the era of the Fiqh (Golden Era), as well as its current significance. In the third part of the unit, various branches of Islamic Law are considered in more detail. The focus is on Islamic family law, Islamic banking and takaful, and Islamic criminal law.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, a student should be able to

apply knowledge and understanding of the nature, sources and fundamental principles of Islamic law;
critically assess and evaluate the role of Islamic Law in the Malaysian legal system;
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information about certain branches of Islamic law, namely: Islamic family law, Islamic banking and takaful, and Islamic criminal law;
use cognitive, technical and creative skills to identify issues of Islamic law in factual scenarios and to develop complex arguments for the appropriate application of principles of Islamic law to address these issues;
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on current issues of Islamic law and the application of principles of Islamic law in Malaysia and internationally; and
reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on performance to support personal and professional development.

Assessment

Class participation: 10%
One research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
One take-home examination (3,000 words): 40%

Workload requirements

Students are required to attend 36 hours of lectures over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Assoc Prof Normann Witzleb Researcher ProfileResearcher Profile (http://monash.edu/research/people/profiles/profile.html?sid=13449&pid=4408)

Prerequisites

LAW7470 or an equivalent introductory unit at another university.