PSC 307 - R&P:Political Islam & Islamic

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course focuses on the revival since the mid 1970s of political Islam and what has come to be called "Islamic fundamentalism," especially in the Middle East. What is the nature and variety of political Islam today, and how does this resurgence compare to those in the past? What are its causes, and what are its implications for the Islamic world as well as for the rest of the world, the U.S. included? (For example, is it a "threat" to us and our interests?) What can be said about the compatibility Islam and democratic politics? What are the truth and implications of the assertion that "not all Islamic fundamentalists are political activists, and not all Islamic political activists are radical and prone to violence?" There are no prerequisites, although a basic course on the Middle East politics, history, etc., is a good idea. Suitable for non-majors with some background in political science.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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