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Islam and Gender (ISLM30021)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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The issue of gender in Islam has for a long time been a point of contestation both within Muslim communities in their country of origin and in the West.
This subject will provide an entry point into these debates and look to give students a firm grounding of the key issues as they pertain to Islam and gender. It will begin with a historical exploration of the place of women in Islam and then an account of the key texts (Qur’an & Hadith) and the different ways that these are interpreted across the Muslim world to define the roles of men and women and their relationship with God. Alongside this, the subject will survey a range of key debates, such as Islamic feminism, gender justice, women’s leadership, sexuality and gender identity.
The subject will also include the exploration of Muslim masculinities and how changes in this space are impacting gender dynamics in Islam.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and critically discuss the diversity of key historical and contemporary debates around Islam and gender across a range of locations
- Analyse and articulate the relationship between culture and gender roles in the Islamic world
- Utilise and critically engage with methods of inquiry and theories appropriate to the study of gender in Islam
- Identify and apply conceptual and theoretical frameworks to real world case studies relevant to Islam and gender.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop and articulate discipline specific knowledge and capabilities
- Cultivate written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate effective skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving
- Demonstrate skills in managing time and resources effectively
- Employ a variety of research tools and methodologies, incorporating digital literacy.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Writing exercise (e.g. newspaper article/editorial)
| Week 4 | 25% |
Oral Presentation
| Week 8 | 25% |
Major Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator David Tittensor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 Hours – 1.5 hour lecture per week and 1 hour tutorial per week, over 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
An up-to-date reading list of journal articles, other readings and multimodal sources covering relevant topics will be provided via Readings Online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts Major 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 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: 31 January 2024