FYSP 135 - North African Women and Islam

Next Offered: 2008-09
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4 HU, CD, Wri

This seminar examines the condition of women in societies torn between tradition and modernity. We will explore literary as well as socio-cultural works particularly in terms of the distinction between the archaic Arab/Berber tradition and Islam as a religion, the evolution of the status of women in North African societies and Western representations of Muslim cultures. Assignments include in-class reports, presentations, research exercises and papers. Enrollment Limit: 14.

Instructor: Mr. Yedes