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Islam in the Modern World (ISLM10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines the impact of modernity on the Islamic world: how have Muslims rejected, or adapted to, modernity? How have they shaped the terms of modernity itself? The subject explores the ideas of modern Muslim intellectuals and their attempts to respond to modernity as a ‘Western’ project while addressing critical issues facing the Muslim communities. Through a close study of Muslim texts, institutions, and socio-political movements, students will understand how modernity has shaped Muslim discourses as well as the challenges associated with constructing a ‘Muslim’ identity in today’s modern world
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the impact of modernity on the Islamic world;
- understand Muslim intellectual responses rejecting or adjusting to the forces of modernity;
- understand key arguments dealing with critical issues facing Muslims in the modern world;
- acquire an ability to work independently and in groups on the arguments and ideas of key Muslim intellectuals, gaining effective oral and written communication skills;
- and, analyse ideas critically and develop the research skills for writing a well-structured research essay.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
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 June 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A Take-home Test
| Week 6 | 20% |
A Journal Exercise
| Week 10 | 30% |
A Major Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
| 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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Muhammad Kamal Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 June 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available from the University Bookshop.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Islamic Studies Breadth Track Islamic Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- 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 June 2023