Contemporary Debates in Islam

MEST60032 Contemporary Debates in Islam 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Tom Woerner - Powell Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This course explores the ways in which the notion of ‘modernity’ has been constructed and debates in relation to what is perceived as ‘tradition’. It begins by looking at how the new technologies and educational systems which were introduced during the colonial period stimulated the imagination of intellectual elites who were searching for ways to be good and modern Muslims. Exploring case studies from the 19th century to the present day Middle East, the course discusses textual and discursive strategies of presenting ‘proper Islam’ in contradistinction to that what is labelled as ‘non-Islamic’. Weekly readings and discussions during the lecture/seminars are geared towards examining the place of religious traditions in the modern world. <span class="TextRun SCXW126471492 BCX8 NormalTextRun" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-family:Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:19px;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">This course explores the ways in which the notion of ‘modernity’ has been constructed and debates in relation to what is perceived as ‘tradition’. It begins by looking at how the new technologies and educational systems which were introduced during the colonial period stimulated the imagination of intellectual elites who were searching for ways to be good and modern Muslims. 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Weekly readings and discussions during the lecture/seminars are geared towards examining the place of religious traditions in the modern world.<span class="EOP SCXW126471492 BCX8" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-family:Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:19px;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6}">  <ul> <li style="margin-left: 36pt;">To become familiar with the key issues that shape the debates on ‘tradition’ in modern Islam</li> <li style="margin-left: 36pt;">To critically investigate a wide range of theoretical approaches discussing the formation of ‘tradition’ in relation to ‘modernity’</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to:<ul> <li style="margin-left: 36pt;"> Understand and discuss theoretical issues related to tradition and  modernity in Islam</li> <li style="margin-left: 36pt;"> Compare and contrast social and historical contexts in which the traditions of Islam have been problematised and debated since 19th century.</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to:<ul> <li> Develop analytical capacity to comprehend theoretical materials.</li> <li> Improve the ability to examine primary and secondary sources.</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to:<ul> <li> Use library and online resources</li> <li> Present ideas in a clear and orderly manner</li> <li> Write a well-structured and argued essay  </li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to:<ul> <li> Critical and analytical thinking</li> <li> Presentation skills (oral and written)</li> <li> Time management and punctuality </li></ul> 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 75% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 25% <ul> <li> Formative feedback on class discussion</li> <li> Oral Presentation: in-class feedback and written comments through feedback form</li> <li> Formative feedback on Short Essay plan</li> <li> Formative feedback on Presentation title and Essay Project title and outline</li> <li> Essays: written comments through feedback form</li></ul> Available on which programme(s)?: MA Modern Languages and Cultures Available as a Free Choice (UG) or to other programmes (PG)?: Yes Available to students on an Erasmus programme?: Yes. Y Lectures 20 Seminars 10 0 120