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Islam and Politics (ISLM90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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What sort of a phenomenon is political Islam, or Islamism? How is it manifest and what political or intellectual forces have contributed to its growth? This subject places political Islam within the context of an increasingly globalised world, and considers the role of Islamism within Muslim-majority societies and in Muslim communities living in Western countries.
Political Islam is seen by some as a backlash against the economic, political and cultural dominance of the West, and as a response to Western conceptions of modernity. This unit surveys a number of key organisations and states in the Middle East, drawing on case studies to explore fundamental questions such as the relationship between Islam and concepts such as democracy and nationalism. It will explore both electoral Islamism and Islamic fundamentalism, and will provide students with a detailed framework for understanding the role of Islamism in the contemporary Islamic world.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- have gained a critical understanding of Islamic radicalism, in its different manifestations globally, and the political and conceptual forces that extend or hamper its scope;
- be able to place political Islam within the context of a shrinking world and offer students a nuanced appreciation of relations between the West and the Muslim world;
- have a deeper understanding of the basic ideological tenets and historical roots of Islamic radicalism and the global context within which it has emerged;
- have an appreciation of the diversity within Islam in relation to the above; and
- have a deeper appreciation and improved ability to analyse the literature on Islam and politics.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- have a deeper understanding of the basic ideological tenets and historical roots of Islamic radicalism and the global context within which it has emerged;
- have an appreciation of the diversity within Islam in relation to the above;
- have a deeper appreciation and improved ability to analyse the literature on Islam and politics –.. with reference to ‘..clash of civilisations’;
- have improved oral skills by participating in seminars; and
- have improved writing skills by producing a well-researched paper.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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 3,500 word research paper due at the end of the teaching period (70%)
- A 1,500 word primary source analysis due at the end of the teaching period (30%)
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Kylie Baxter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours: 5 x 6 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 18 June 2019 Pre teaching requirements All required readings must be completed prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Teaching period 18 July 2019 to 24 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 24 June 2019 Census date 18 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 August 2019 Assessment period ends 24 August 2019 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours total
Additional delivery details
Please note:
- This is an intensive subject taught over 5 days
- Students must be admitted into either the fourth-year Honours program, or any graduate program in the Faculty of Arts to enroll in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
- Akbarzadeh, Shahram (ed)., 2012. Routledge Handbook of Political Islam. London: Routledge.
- Kepel, Gilles., 2002. Jihad: The Trial of Political Islam. London: IB Tauris.
- MacQueen, Benjamin., 2018. An Introduction to Middle East Politics, second edition. London: Sage.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Arabic Informal specialisation Islamic Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Islamic Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022