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Humanities
| Humanities 110F/G, Introduction to the World of Islam | |
| | Description: Studies of cultures and societies from Islam’s precursors in the middle east through its dynamic global expansion. Touching upon religious thought, philosophy, law, politics, economic and social organization, architecture, art and music, the course is a useful background for later university courses in this subject matter. | | Antirequisite(s): History 149 | | 2 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial. 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Humanities 111F/G, Introduction to the World of Islam: Contemporary Issues | |
| | Description: In the context of pressures on traditional Islam this course deals with selected issues such as: "clash of civilizations?" – the concept and practice of Jihad; Islam in 'Western' media; the West in 'Islamic' media; Islam in Europe and North America; ethnicity and political Islam; and women and Islam. | | Antirequisite(s): History 149 or 214E. | | Prerequisite(s): Humanities 110F/G. | | 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
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