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- Instructor(s)
- Katsuhata Fuyumi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed3-4(M-278(H121))
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- Course number
- LAH.A504
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2023/3/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- 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 Arab-Islamic world. It helps students to understand the relationship between religion and culture and the cultural impact of globalization. Lectures focus on Islamic law, gender issues, fashion, the internet, and religious practices, using materials from Arabic countries such as Egypt.
Student learning outcomes
Students who have completed this course shall be able to:
・Have a solid foundation in the characteristics of the Religion of Islam and the modern history and culture of the Arab-Islamic world, and place current cultural events and related debates in a broader historical context.
・Develop academic reading skills by reading academic essays on the modern Arab-Islamic world.
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
This lecture is given in a face-to-face class. In each class, the lecturer introduce Arab culture using a large number of photographs and video materials based on class handouts. After each class, students are required to do the assignments listed in the class handout (read the specified essay, answer the questions, etc.). These assignments will serve as preparation for and review of the class, and will also be part of the report to be submitted after the 4th class and the questions for the term-end examination in the 7th class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction, overview of basic Islamic beliefs and practices | Answer the questions about Islam and Arabic culture on the handout. |
| Class 2 | Overview of Islamic law | Answer the questions about Islamic law on the handout. |
| Class 3 | Marriage | Answer the questions on marriage in the middle east on the handout. |
| Class 4 | Fashion | Answer the questions on clothing in the middle east on the handout. |
| Class 5 | Media | Answer the questions about Islamic law and media on the handout. |
| Class 6 | Sawm (Fasting) and Hajj(Pilgrimage) | Answer the questions on annual events based on Islam on the handout |
| Class 7 | Term-end examination | Look at the file of example answers uploaded after the exam and do self-scoring. |
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 the course material.
Textbook(s)
No textbook. Course material will be distributed in the class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course material with the reference list will be provided in each class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Grading will be based on the results of the exam (55%) and the "small assignment" (45%) submitted after the 4th class.
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
This course is 500-level course.
Tokyo Tech’s “wedge-shaped style education” enables students to pursue liberal arts education in a phased manner throughout undergraduate and graduate programs.
Students are encouraged to take 100-level to 600-level courses in order. As such, master’s students must begin Humanities and Social Science courses at the 400 level (in 1Q/2Q of the first year for those entering in April, and 3Q/4Q for those entering in September), then proceed to 500-level courses (in 3Q/4Q or later for those entering in April, and 1Q/2Q of the following year or later for those entering in September).
