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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
In the light of contemporary conflicts, investigates the history of Islamic attitudes toward the "Other," in both theory and practice. Topics include the treatment of non-Muslim minorities in Islamic states; norms for Muslims in non-Muslim states; sectarian (especially Sunni/Shi'i) divisions within Islamic societies; intra-Islamic theological and legal controversies; relations between religion and government; and freedom and control of expression and behavior. The primary focus is on the evolution of attitudes in medieval and early modern times, but with a view to understanding the roots of modern controversies.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to Islamic law through a reading of its various genres and a study of a selection of secondary sources covering a number of substantive topics (for example, ritual, criminal, and public law). Also focuses on the ways Islamic law has interacted with Islamic societies in historical practice and the way it has adapted, or not adapted, to the challenges of modernity.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the content, themes, and style of the Qur'an. Surveys the diversity of interpretive approaches to the text (legal, mystical, sectarian, literary, and politically engaged) in the medieval and modern periods.
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4.00 Credits
Examines a particular aspect of premodern Islamic religious, intellectual, or institutional history, with the specific topic varying from year to year. Intended primarily for advanced undergraduates in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, but other students may register with permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Acquaints students with the ways Islamic law has treated women in theory and practice. Students are exposed to medieval and modern legal texts regarding the status of women as believers, daughters, wives, mothers, and legal persons. Case studies from different periods of Islamic history are read and discussed, as well as writings from contemporary anthropology.
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4.00 Credits
Evaluates the role of culture-whether Middle Eastern or Western-in shaping fundamental sexual attitudes. Attempts to get behind myths of unbridled sensuality and "well-stocked harems" to the realities. Readings include selected primary sources from the medieval period in English translation, including religious treatises on marriage and proper gender roles, love poetry, stories from the Arabian Nights, and works of erotica, supplemented by secondary studies.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the ancient Near East. Places the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Anatolia in their historical framework and discusses their institutions.
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4.00 Credits
Ancient Iranian culture and its influence on the Near East. The impact of the Arab-Islamic conquest, the Islamization of Iran, and the Iranian role in the development of Islamic civilization. The rebirth of Iranian self-consciousness and the establishment of Shi'ism as the state religion under the Safavids. Traditional Iranian culture in conflict with the West. Modern Iran from the reinstitution of the monarchy to the Islamic revolution. Illustrated with readings, slides, films, a museum visit, live recitations, and music. Literature Courses Except where indicated, there is no language prerequisite for these courses.
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4.00 Credits
See description under Politics in this Bulletin.
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4.00 Credits
No course description available. Additional information: Halim.
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