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2020　Area Studies: Middle East and Africa

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Katsuhata Fuyumi 
Class Format
Lecture    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(Zoom)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.A504
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course offers an overview of major aspects of the contemporary culture of the Middle East and North Africa. It helps students to develop an understanding of the relationship between religion and culture and the cultural impact of globalization. Lectures focus on Islamic law, fashion, gender issues, pop-culture (music and films), and religious rites, using materials on Arabic countries such as Egypt.

Student learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course can be expected to have:
1. Acquired general knowledge of Islam, Islamic law, and realistic view of the social, cultural, and artistic aspects of the Arab world today.
2. Developed analytical study skills, by examining materials (especially videos and web pages made by Muslims in the region) through lectures carefully.

Keywords

Islam, Egypt, Arabic countries, Arab culture, the relationship between religion and society

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students are expected to watch lecture videos, take notes on printed materials, and submit two assignments( in the 4th and 8th classes).

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction, overview of basic Islamic beliefs and practices To be announced in each class.
Class 2 Overview of Islamic law To be announced in each class.
Class 3 Marriage and Personal Status Law To be announced in each class.
Class 4 Fashion( Change in Mualim women's clothing from the 19th century), Assignment submission(mid-term report) To be announced in each class.
Class 5 Technology and Media To be announced in each class.
Class 6 Comtemporary culture (Music and cinema:past and present) To be announced in each class.
Class 7 Religious rites( Fasting, and Pilgrimage to Mecca) To be announced in each class.
Class 8 Assignment submission(term-end report)

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

No textbook. Printed handouts will be distributed in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Study materials with reference list will be provided in every class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Grading will be decided based on mid-term report(45%), and term-end report (55%).

Related courses

  • LAH.A501 ： Area Studies: Europe
  • LAH.A502 ： Area Studies: East Asia
  • LAH.A503 ： Area Studies: Latin America
  • LAH.A505 ： Area Studies: South and Southeast Asia
  • LAH.A506 ： Area Studies: North America and Oceania

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None required.

Other

The course will be delivered in Japanese.

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