Undergraduate Course: Shi'ite Islam (IMES10032)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course aims to introduce students to the history and some of the key doctrines and practices of the Twelver Shi'i faith, from the formative era of the faith in the tenth century A D to the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In the process students will also evaluate different approches to the study of the faith utilised to date. Aside from the opening, organisational meeting, the course is driven by student presentations on assigned topics and makes use of a growing body of primary-source material available in translation. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | 09:30 - 10:50 | | | | | Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | | | | 09:30 - 10:50 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 09:30 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Room G/2, ground floor, 19 George Square |
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | 09:30 - 10:50 | | | | | Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | | | | 09:30 - 10:50 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 09:30 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Room G/2, ground floor, 19 George Square |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will become familiar with the growing body of material on Shi'ism, and Twelver Shi'ism in particular, including primary-source Shi'i legal and theological materials available in translation. Student presentations will also encourage development of organisational, analytical and presentational skills. |
Assessment Information
One 2,500 word essay (20%) and one three-hour examination (80%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4179
Email: Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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