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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S The region's wars, revolutions, and political upheavals echo a turbulent past in which religious perceptions of the world are inextricably bound up with politics. World economic and political currents shape, and are shaped by, the history, culture, and traditions of the Middle East and Central Asia. The Middle East, birthplace of three universal faiths, continues to be the setting for major developments that frame the course of human history. Newly independent Central Asian republics are restoring the cultural and economic ties that earlier linked them to the Middle East. This course introduces the region's religions, societies, and politics. It also suggests how interpreting thought and change in the Middle East and Central Asia contribute to rethinking anthropology, related social sciences, and issues in social thought . Dist: SOC; WCult: NW . Eickelman.
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09S, 10S: D.F.S.P. Examines the historical and cultural factors and forces that have molded and continue to mold colloquial Moroccan Arabic. This course includes an appreciation of the nonverbal aspects-gestures and body language-of communication and identity in the Moroccan setting. It also offers a minimal functional mastery of practical communicative skills-the sound system, basic sentence patterns, and everyday vocabulary of colloquial Moroccan Arabic-as well as a knowledge of the Arabic script, a key element of Islamic civilization and identi ty. WCult: NW. Vandewalle, Higgin
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08F: 10A This course integrates anthropological approaches to understanding Islam with textual and social historical ones. The anthropological approach values the study of sacred texts and practices as they are locally understood throughout the world and in different historical contexts. This course focuses on Islam as practiced in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, Central Asia, and in Europe and North America. It assesses the contributions of religious leaders and activists as much as ordinary believers, showing the multiple ways in which Muslims throughout the world have contributed to the vitality of the Islamic tradition. Many different people and groups claim to speak for Islam. This course suggests ways of re-thinking increasingly vocal debates concerning "authentic" Islam and who speaks for it . Dist: SOC; WCult: CI . Eickelman.
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09X: 12 A survey of important topics in the study of Islam, including the Qur'an and the Prophet, Orientalism and the Western study of Islam, the role of Islamic mysticism, Islam and the state, Islamic law, and Islamic theories of family and person. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: NW. Reinhart.
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All terms: Arrange Independent research under the direction of members of the staff. Students should consult with a member of the staff in the term preceding the term in which the independent work is to be done.
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All terms: Arrange Advanced independent research under the direction of members of the staff. Proposals must be developed by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor and must be approved by the Steering Committee by the fifth week in the term preceding the term in which the independent study is to be taken. This course is a possible substitute for AMES 91.
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All terms: Arrange Open only to AMES majors who are participating in the Honors Program. See guidelines under "AMES Honors Program."
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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S An introductory survey of the Hindu religious tradition of South Asia from 1500 B.C.E. down to the present day. Emphasis will be given to the historical development of elite, Sanskritic Hinduism and its constant interaction with popular and local traditions. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: NW. Ohnuma.
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09S: 3A10S: 10A Open to AMES majors, this is the normal culminating course for majors. All participants will complete research projects related to their specialization within AMES. If space permits, non-AMES majors may enroll after obtaining permission of the instructor. In 09S, Asia, the Middle East and the Cold War (Identical to History 96). Miller. In 10S, Family and Society in Asia and the Middle East, 1500 to the Present. WCult: NW. Abouali.
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09W, 10W: 11 An introduction to the study of the nine major planets and their natural satellites, together with asteroids and comets. Topics to be discussed include formation and evolution of the early solar system, Terrestrial and Jovian planetary surfaces and atmospheres, comparative planetology, and the collision of planetary bodies. Course material will include results from recent planetary spacecraft missions. Labs include making observations with telescopes. No prerequisite. Supplemental course fee required. Dist: SLA. Fesen.
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