Postgraduate Course: The Early Development of Islamic Law (IMES11010)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting 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 investigate the development of Islamic law from its formative period at the beginnings of Islam up until its systemisation in "classical" Islam. Aside from the opening, organisational meeting, the course depends to a large extent on student presentations on assigned topics and makes particular 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 | Course Booklet - £4 |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| In addition to becoming familiar with the growing body of material on the development of Islamic law, including primary-source material available in translation, student presentations will encourage development of organisational, analytical and presentational skills. |
Assessment Information
One essay of 2,500 words.
One 2-hour examination. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
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Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
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