Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies

Subject ISLM10001 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 2.5 contact hours/week , 5.5 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Muhammad Kamal

Contact

Dr Muhammad Kamal

muhammad@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This is an introductory subject that exposes students to the basic and fundamental beliefs and practices that constitute the fabric of the Islamic world. Students will be able to explore relationships and differences between the key teachings of Islam and the customary practices of Muslims. In doing so, students will study both unity and diversity in various regions of the Muslim world. Historical and anthropological approaches to studying a number of key institutions and discourses in Muslim societies will also be introduced.
Objectives:
  • understand the basic and fundamental beliefs and practices that constitute the fabric of the Islamic world
  • understand relationships and differences between the key teachings of Islam and the customary practices of Muslims
  • appreciate unity and diversity in various regions of the Muslim world
  • be able to apply historical and anthropological approaches, at a basic level, to studying a number of key institutions and discourses in Muslim societies
Assessment:

A 500-word take home test 20% (due week 6), a 1,500-word journal exercise 30% ( due week 8) and a 2,000-word major essay 50% (due in the examination period).

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. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Materials available through the University Bookroom.
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:
  • Familiarisation with research methods. thinking in theoretical and analytical terms
  • understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness and openness to the world
  • communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, confidence in self-expression
Notes: Students who have completed 110-089 Understanding the Muslim World are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Available as a breadth subject
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies Major
Related Breadth Track(s): Islamic Studies

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