Islam in the Modern World

Subject ISLM10002 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 2.5 contact hours/week , 7 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: None.

Coordinator

Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh

Contact

Dr Muhummad Kamal

muhammad@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject/unit introduces students to Islam and its adherents within contemporary global dynamics. It examines the thought of key Muslim intellectuals from the 19th Century till present and their attempts to come to terms with modernity as a Western project, while addressing critical issues facing Islam. Areas for consideration include: renewal and reform. the impact of colonialism and globalisation on Muslim discourse. independent judgment (ijtihad) versus emulation (taqlid). and issues associated with civil society. Students will also explore the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity in the modern world, in the context of key Muslim institutions and social movements.
Objectives:
  • be able to understand Islam and Muslims in the context of the modern world
  • have an appreciation of the thought of key Muslim intellectuals in attempting to face modernity
  • understand their thought in the context of renewal and reform, the impact of colonialism and globalisation on Muslim discourse, independent judgment (ijtihad) versus emulation (taqlid), and issues associated with civil society
  • understand the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity today in the context of key Muslim institutions and social movements
Assessment: Assessment totalling 4000 words (100%)
Prescribed Texts:

Material supplied by the Centre
Recommended Texts: None.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be familiar with research methods. thinking in theoretical and analytical terms.
  • communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically, confidence in self-expression.
  • understand social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness and openness to the world.
Notes: This subject will be taught online by Griffith University. It is offered to students of University of Melbourne, University of Western Sydney and Griffith University. Local tutorial support will be available at all three universities. Available as a breadth subject. Students who have completed 110-215 Islam and Modernity are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies Major

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