The University of Western Ontario : Humanities (AC)




Academic Calendar 2008 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Humanities (AC)

Humanities (AC)

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Humanities 2110F/G - Introduction to the World of Islam

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 2161

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Extra Information: 2 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial. 0.5 course.

(King's)

Humanities 2111F/G - Introduction to the World of Islam: Contemporary Issues

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 2161 or 2607E.

Prerequisite(s): Humanities 2110F/G

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Extra Information: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial, 0.5 course.

(King's)

Academic Calendar 2008 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Humanities (AC)