HUMN 1061 Islam: Past, Present and Future
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102823
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Description This is an introductory level unit that forms part of the Islamic Studies major. The unit will contribute to the development of sound disciplinary expertise in the academic study of Islam - historical, anthropological, and sociological. The unit will familiarise students with critical approaches to the study of Islam that touch on its origins and development, formation of traditions, social structures and institutions, and with issues regarding Islam in the Western context. The unit will aid students in developing cross-cultural awareness and interpersonal communication skills.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Sociology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Equivalent Subjects HUMN 1047 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies HUMN 1048 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies (WSTC)
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Quiz | 500 words equivalent | 25 | N | Individual |
Essay | 1,000 words | 35 | N | Individual |
Essay | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- K?ng, Hans. Islam: Past, Present and Future, Oxford: Oneworld, 2007
Teaching Periods