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This course is an introduction to Islam, highlighting its principles, rituals and various manifestations in today's world. Offering a multi-disciplinary and global perspective, it aims to familiarize students with contemporary debates on various issues including political Islam, the role of Sharia, gender and Islam, Jihad and terrorism, Islamophobia and Islamic civil society. The course covers a wide range of countries including New Zealand.
Gain an understanding of Islam as a religion and how it is practiced Become familiar with the role of Islam in society and politics Identify major issues and current debates on Islam and on Muslim societies Develop an understanding of the importance of identity in bicultural and multicultural contexts, particularly here in Aotearoa New Zealand Develop an understanding of the impact of globalisation on identity Develop ability in communicating ideas cogently and forming reasoned arguments independently and in groups Evaluate and use appropriate evidence Develop ability in doing research independently and writing logically and coherently
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
POLS203
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Dr Naimah Talib https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/contact-us/people/naimah-talib.html
There is no textbook required for this course. All readings will be available through Learn and the Library.
Domestic fee $799.00
International fee $3,600.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .