Postgraduate Course: An Introduction to Twelver Shi'ism (IMES11008)
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 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 AD to the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In the process students will also evaluate different approaches to the study of 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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| Central | Seminar | Seminar | 1-11 | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | | | Central | Seminar | Seminar | 3,5,9,11 | | | | | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| First Class |
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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
3000 word main essay (65%);
2500 word minor assignment (25%);
Class presentation/participation (10%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4179
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Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
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