PEAC 224: Current Issues in Peace Studies: Introduction to Islam will introduce students to the Islamic religious tradition and to Muslim communities in Canada. The course begins with self-directed study into how the news media constructs reality. The first part of our group study of Islam will include a discussion of pre-Islamic Arabia and the historical development of Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur�an and the Hadith, Islamic religious practices and law, as well as the Sunni�Shi�a split. The second part of the course will be concerned with the modern phenomenon of Islam in North America, focusing on Muslim communities in Canada. We will examine themes such as �fundamentalism�, the �Islamic Threat�, and Islamophobia. We will examine the meanings of �jihad� and look at Muslim teachings on war, violence, and peace. The roles of women in Islam will be examined throughout this course.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 English with a grade of "C"� or better. PEAC 100 is recommended but not required.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 40 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- discuss Islam and Muslims both empathetically and critically;
- discuss the histories and cultures of the Muslim world;
- interpret texts and other cultural phenomena (such as rituals, myths, architecture) that have religious presuppositions or implications;
- discuss conflicting religious claims both empathetically and critically;
- discuss the various roles religion may play in both generating and resolving conflict (community to global); and
- demonstrate improved verbal and written skills.
Additional Assessment Notes: Letter grades of C- to A+, P (pass), and F (fail) will be used. "I" (incomplete) may be temporarily given to the student who is unable to complete course assignments by the end of the semester because of illness or another valid reason, but only after consultation with the instructor. A "W" (withdraw) can be obtained by withdrawing from the course before the College deadline for withdrawals.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.