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Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Students will be presented with a general outline of the history of Islam from the seventh century to the present day. The course also examines the development of the central institutions of Islam in the context of that history. Special attention will be paid to particular developments and institutions such as: the emergence of Islam; the Qur'an and basic Islamic teachings; Islamic Jurisprudence; and political institutions (e.g. the Caliphate), which have influenced the modern political debate in Muslim communities in the Middle East and beyond.
Book Review (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Research Essay (3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information This course is listed in the following major and minors: Arabic Major - ANU Asian History Minor - ANU Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Major - ANU Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Minor - ANU
There is no set textbook for this course. Readings for each week will be supplied via Wattle.