THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: A DEEP INSIGHT
- Academic year
- 2019/2020 Syllabus of previous years
- Official course title
- THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: A DEEP INSIGHT
- Course code
- LM8V55 (AF:302132 AR:166590)
- Modality
- On campus classes
- ECTS credits
- 3 out of 6 of UNDERSTANDING THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
- Degree level
- Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
- Educational sector code
- SPS/14
- Period
- 1st Semester
- Course year
- 1
- Where
- VENEZIA
Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals
The course is divided into three parts: the first one aims to give some basic tenets of the Muslim civilization as it has been developing the in Mediterranean area.
The second one analyses the relationship/conflict between Sunni and Shia communities.
The third one deals with gender issues in the area.
The second one analyses the relationship/conflict between Sunni and Shia communities.
The third one deals with gender issues in the area.
Expected learning outcomes
This course is designed to familiarize students with some basic dynamics of Muslim civilization in the Mediterranean and beyond
Students are expected to gain insights into the ways in which these dynamics shape the social, cultural and political life in the area.
Students are expected to gain insights into the ways in which these dynamics shape the social, cultural and political life in the area.
Pre-requirements
Different profiles will be considered by teacher in accordance with the criteria followed for MIM admissions.
Good knowledge of English and French is essential
Good knowledge of English and French is essential
Contents
A) Introduction to Islam
How to study Islam: some guidelines against past and present Eurocentrism, orientalism and racism.
The tenets of Islam.
B) Sunnism and shiism
History of a division. Myths and reality of a non religious problem
C) gender issues
Developments of Muslim women’s battles for their rights
Not only women : masculinity and Islam
The LGBTQ question and Muslim societies
How to study Islam: some guidelines against past and present Eurocentrism, orientalism and racism.
The tenets of Islam.
B) Sunnism and shiism
History of a division. Myths and reality of a non religious problem
C) gender issues
Developments of Muslim women’s battles for their rights
Not only women : masculinity and Islam
The LGBTQ question and Muslim societies
Referral texts
a)
Cherif Bassiuni: Introduction to Islam: An online Text: https://www.mei.edu/publications/introduction-islam
Francesca Corrao, Islam &Politics. Luiss University Press, 2017.
b) Massimo Campanini, Sunniti , Il Mulino, 2016
Anna Vanzan, Sciiti, Il Mulino, 2016.
c) Hossein Adibi, “Sociology of Masculinity in the Middle east”, Paper 2006 ( will be distributed in class).
• Leila Ahmed Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate. New Haven: Yale University Press (1992) (the text is also available in Italian)
Guardi-Vanzan: Che genere di islam. Omosessuali, queer e transessuali tra shari'a e nuove interpretazioni Ediesse, 2012.
Cherif Bassiuni: Introduction to Islam: An online Text: https://www.mei.edu/publications/introduction-islam
Francesca Corrao, Islam &Politics. Luiss University Press, 2017.
b) Massimo Campanini, Sunniti , Il Mulino, 2016
Anna Vanzan, Sciiti, Il Mulino, 2016.
c) Hossein Adibi, “Sociology of Masculinity in the Middle east”, Paper 2006 ( will be distributed in class).
• Leila Ahmed Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate. New Haven: Yale University Press (1992) (the text is also available in Italian)
Guardi-Vanzan: Che genere di islam. Omosessuali, queer e transessuali tra shari'a e nuove interpretazioni Ediesse, 2012.
Assessment methods
Learning activities include both oral and written assignments, during the course, and final oral exam.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Frequent interactions between teacher and students
Teaching language
English
Type of exam
oral
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 24/09/2019