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Islam in the West (ISLM30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject examines Islam in the West past and present. It explores how Muslims interpret and practice Islam in a culture that is secular and somewhat alien to the culture of Muslim majority countries. Students will study how Muslims in the West negotiate their beliefs on Islam, particularly within the theological and ethico-legal spheres. Part of the subject involves a case study of Muslims in Australia, which will include visits to some local Muslim institutions and interaction with Muslim communities. Students will undertake a small scale research project on Islam and Muslims in the West and present the results in writing.
Intended learning outcomes
To gain a broad understanding of the sociology of Islam and Muslim migration in Australia and the West more broadly.
To be able to engage competently in discussion using a range of academic and communicative skills with peers as well as leaders from the Muslim community
To be able to develop research and critical analysis skills, examining complex issues from multiple perspectives.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is only available to students completing the final year of a major in Islamic Studies, or those in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Islamic Studies).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2500-word major essay (due during the examination period) 60%
- A continuous tutorial participation (throughout the semester) 10%
- An in-class presentation of proposed research topic, equivalent to 1000 words (Week 10) 15%, and submission of a 500-word written plan (Week 11) 15%
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kylie Baxter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: 90 minute lecture and 1 tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Shahram Akbarzadeh and Samina Yasmeen (eds) Islam and the West: Reflections from Australia, Sydney: UNSW Press, 2005
Recommended texts and other resources
Abdullah Saeed, Islam in Australia, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, 2003
Abdullah Saeed and Shahram Akbarzadeh (eds), Muslim Communities in Australia, Sydney: UNSW Press, 2001
Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and Jane I Smith (eds) Muslim Communities in the West: Visible and Invisible, Walnut Creek: Altamira Press, 2002
Shahram Akbarzade, Muslim Women in Australia, MUP, 2010
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Islamic Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Islamic Studies Major Islamic Studies
Last updated: 3 November 2022