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PIR-40158 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PIR-40158 - The Global Politics of Islam
Coordinator: Afshin Shahi
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module explores the historical and contemporary politics of Islam across the Muslim-majority world. A multiplicity of manifestations of Islamic politics will be explored across a range of case studies, covering various strands of Islamism, Muslim conservatism, Muslim reformism, and Muslim militancy. Finally, rival explanations for the emergence and evolution of Islamic politics will be explored with a particular focus on ideas, ideologues, structures and organizations across the the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Aims
The module aims to critically assess rival manifestations of Islamic politics, including but not limited to various strands of Islamism, Muslim conservatism, and Muslim militancy. It further aims to analyse rival explanations for the emergence of contemporary Islamic politics with a particular focus on ideas, ideologues, structures, and organizations across the Muslim-majority world.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate the historical development of Islamicate politics across a range of case studies.: 2
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the ideational roots and ideological expressions of various forms of Islamism across the Muslim-majority world.: 1,2
Offer rival explanations for the historical context and evolution of Muslim militancy: 1,2
Demonstrate critical awareness of key vocabularies and ideational constructs in Islamic political discourse: 1,2
Critically analyse the values, worldviews, and programmatic commitments of political Islam: 1,2
Demonstrate advanced analytical skills in writing as well as in spoken discourse: 1,2
Demonstrate verbal presentation and discussion skills: 1

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
11 x 2-hour seminars = 22 hours
Independent Study Hours:
Readings and preparation for seminars = 33 hours
Oral presentation preparation = 25 hours
Researching and writing final essay = 70 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Presentation weighted 30%
An oral presentation accompanied by Powerpoint slides
Each student will be required to offer an oral presentation in class, based on the set seminar questions. The presentations will last max. 20 minutes and will be accompanied by slides.

2: Research Paper weighted 70%
A 3,000 word essay on a set question
A 3,000 word research paper on an applied aspect of the module

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024