Postgraduate Course: Muslim Transnational Communities (IMES11006)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course focuses on forced and voluntary Muslim migration, and the concomitant movement of information, symbols, and commodities in transnational spaces. Special attention is given to the cultural-political dimension of transnational migration and the terms with which "identity" can be analysed and theorised. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Course booklet - £4 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| In addition to becoming familiar with the growing literature on Muslim migration and diasporic cultures across the world, including case material, student presentations will encourage development of organisational, analytical and presentational skills. |
Assessment Information
One essay of 2,000 words.
One 2-hour examination. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Gabriele Vom Bruck
Tel: (0131 6)51 3202
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Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
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