AANB05070U Introduction to the Anthropology of Islam and the Middle East
This course seeks to provide a broad-based introduction to the core themes and ideas of the anthropology of the Middle East, and by extension of the Anthropology of Islam. It begins by exploring the reasons behind the relatively late emergence of the Middle East as an area of study, before moving on to consider such topics as Orientalism, Gender, rural vs. urban anthropology, the role of religion (traditional and modern), and the forging of a regional subjectivity (as witnessed in the ongoing uprisings throughout the Middle East – the so-called “Arab Spring”). The course is intended both to stand alone as a regional module, and to offer a overview of the issues for those students who wish to take their study of the Middle East one step further.
The goal of this course is twofold: simultaneously theoretical
and empirical. By the end of the course, students are expected to
have a firm grasp of the development of the anthropology of the
Middle East and of Islam, from its colonial origins to contemporary
work. They are also expected to have a clear idea of key lines of
tension and conflict in the Middle East today and to be able to
discuss the contemporary geo-political and cultural situation. In
the exam, the student must with clear language and lucidly
argumentation exhibit that the he/she is capable of:
• identifying an independent anthropological problem statement
relevant to the course's subject matter
• demonstrating factual knowledge of a selected ethnographic
field and/or empirical considerations relevant to the course’s
subject matter
• demonstrating insight into selected central theoretical
concepts relevant to the chosen subject area and course material
• conducting an analysis based on central concepts or themes
presented during the course.
Students must also fulfil the Department of Anthropology's form
and language requirements (see the curriculum 4.3.2 for more about
form and language requirements).
BSc-, Credit-, Open Education and all international students: 500 pages obligatory literature. MSc students: 500 pages obligatory literature + 200 pages of literature chosen by students. Course literature will be available in Absalon on the course website.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 18
- Lectures
- 7
- Preparation
- 160
- Seminar
- 21
- Study Groups
- 4
- Total
- 210
Read about application here:
International
students/Credit
students/
Open University
Deadline: June 1st for autumn, and December 1st for
spring.
- Credit
- 10 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentWritten assignment
Essay.
Length: Min. 21.600 - max. 26.400 keystrokes for an individual essay. For group exams plus an additional min. 6.750 - max. 8.250 keystrokes per extra group member.
The essay/portfolio assignments can be written individually or in groups of max. 4 people. Read more about the rules for group examinations in the
curriculum 4.3.1.
The examination essay must address a relevant topic from the course and must include literature from the course syllabus. - Exam registration requirements
- The student must participate actively in class, through for example class presentations, in order to be eligible to take the course exam. The course lecturer stipulates the specific reguirements for active class participation.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Re-exam
- 1. & 2. Re-exam
For written exams:
A new essay/portfolio with a revised problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The student must register for the re-exam.
For oral exams:
A revised synopsis with a new problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The students must hereafter participate in a new oral exam at the announced date. The student must register for the re-exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcomes
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentWritten assignment
Essay.
Length: Min. 21.600 - max. 26.400 keystrokes for an individual essay. For group exams plus an additional min. 6.750 - max. 8.250 keystrokes per extra group member.
The essay/portfolio assignments can be written individually or in groups of max. 4 people. Read more about the rules for group examinations in the
curriculum 4.3.1.
The examination essay must address a relevant topic from the course and must include literature from the course syllabus. - Exam registration requirements
- The student must participate actively in class, through for example class presentations, in order to be eligible to take the course exam. The course lecturer stipulates the specific reguirements for active class participation.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Re-exam
- 1. & 2. Re-exam
For written exams:
A new essay/portfolio with a revised problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The student must register for the re-exam.
For oral exams:
A revised synopsis with a new problem statement is submitted at the announced date. The students must hereafter participate in a new oral exam at the announced date. The student must register for the re-exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcomes
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- AANB05070U
- Credit
- See exam description
- Level
- BachelorBachelor choice,Full Degree Master,Full Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Autumn And Block 1
- Schedule
- See schedule
- Course capacity
- 30
- Continuing and further education
- Price
6000 DKK
- Study board
- Department of Anthropology, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Anthropology
Course responsibles
- Matthew Alexander Halkes Carey (13-716578786c697b32676576697d446572786c7673326f7932686f)
Lecturers
Matthew Carey