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MEIS-UA 779: Tolerance and Intolerance in Islamic History
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 780: Seminar: Islamic Law and Society
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 781: The Qur’an and Its Interpretation
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 782: Topics in Islamic Studies
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 783: Seminar: Women and Islamic Law
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 787: Gender and Sexuality in Medieval Islamic Societies
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 790: The Civilizations and Religions of the Ancient Near East
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 796: Iran Past and Present
4.00 Credits
New York University
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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MEIS-UA 797: Politics and Society in Iran
4.00 Credits
New York University
See description under Politics in this Bulletin.
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MEIS-UA 798: Topics in Modern Arabic Culture
4.00 Credits
New York University
No course description available. Additional information: Halim.
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