CTI 278 - Worlds of Islam

Institution:

William Jewell College

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Description:

A study of literary and film texts from several Islamic cultures. The texts are selected to provide students with general knowledge on the beliefs and practices of Islam and with specific contexts for exploring how different cultures influence Islam's relation to such fundamental categories of power and justice as gender, human rights and democracy.Class discussion format.Students write regularly in response to assigned readings and film viewings (Interdisciplinary social science course)

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jewell.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 415-5979

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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