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Course Description
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Course Name
Islam and Politics
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
International Relations, International Studies, Religion
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
A lower-level politics or international affair course
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Scholars, government analysts and terrorism experts have examined the relationship between Islam and politics for years. Although this field of study is not recent, it became both dominant and essential since 9/11. This course intends to provide a comprehensive, analytical, and in-depth examination of political Islam in an increasingly globalizing world. The purpose is thus to show the interaction of Islam and politics and the multiple and diverse roles of Islamic movements, as well as issues of: i) authoritarianism; ii) democratization; iii) religious extremism; and iv) terrorism. The first part of the course will give a general overview; the second part of the course will focus on case studies at the regional and global level.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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