Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
The goal of this course is to challenge the general belief that Islam is the principal religion in the Middle East. We will examine in depth the history and the condition of minorities living in contemporary Middle East and their inter-communal relations, tensions, and conflict in relation to Islam. Download Course Guide
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Critical to understanding the modern Middle East is an appreciation of the role that religious minorities, both derived from Islam and not, have played in shaping the diversity of contemporary Middle Eastern countries. Throughout the course, we will examine the nature of religion as a primary marker of varying patterns of identity, and of inter-communal contact and conflict between communities living in the Middle East.
The focus of the course on minority populations and their challenges will provide opportunities to raise awarenss of issues of equality and diversity, and will also advance the promotion of equality between different cultures.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt:
3,500 word Essay 60%, 2,000 word Essay 30%, Class Presentation 10%
Resit:
5,000 word Essay 100%
There are no assessments for this course.
Feedback will be provided in sufficient time to allow students to improve their work. Formative comments will be provided on all essays, inclduing individual comments.
• Good knowledge of the key theoretical questions regarding the history religious minorities in the Middle East which are not part of Islam
• Good understanding of the key issues underlying the relationship between non-Islamic faiths (both dhimmis and non-dhimmis) and Islam;
• Good understanding and critical analysis of roles and positions of the main actors
• Good comprehensive picture of the religious topography of the contemporary Middle East;
• Good discussion on the present situation of religious minorities within the Middle East especially since the rise of ISIS;
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
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