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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
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AHU245 2013
Spring - 9999 |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Arabic Culture and
Islam |
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A survey of Arab heritage in
the Arab world ( Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation:
Global Awareness - [G] General Education Designation: Humanities and Fine Arts - [HU] |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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AHU245 2013 Spring - 9999 |
Arabic Culture and Islam |
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1. Trace the origins of Arab heritage and culture, Arab landmarks, and human diversity. (I) 2. Describe pastoralism and nomadic society. (I) 3. Evaluate power, leadership, patronage, and tribalism. (I) 4. Describe the origin and spread of Islam. (II) 5. Explain Islam as culture and politics. (II) 6. Analyze sources of social organizations: kinship, marriage, and the family. (III) 7. Portray women and moral order. (III) 8. Analyze communal identities and ethnic groups. (IV) 9. Summarize the human condition today in the Arab world as it relates to Islam. (V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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AHU245 2013 Spring - 9999 |
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I. History A. 1. Pre-610 C.E. 2. Hijaz region versus other areas 3. Landmarks B. Geological foundations, climate, and water C. Population and settlement D. Pastoralism and nomadic society E. Rise of civilization F. Cultural heritage 1. Language 2. Poetry 3. Hospitality G. Power and tribalism II. Islam A. The scope of Islam B. The rise of Islam C. Muhammad and his prophecy D. Realm of Islam after Muhammad E. Duties and rituals F. Sources of Islamic law G. Sects among Muslims H. Sufism in Islam I. Islam as culture III. Sources of Social Organizations and Women’s Moral Order A. Terms of kinship B. Family and household C. Marriage and marriage arrangements D. Post-marital residence and residential patterns E. Women and the veil F. Sexual modesty G. Honor and shame H. Changing roles of women in a modern world IV. Communal Identities and Ethnic Groups A. Ethnicity and race B. Language and religion C. Non-Muslim communities D. Regional ethnic grouping V. Islam Arab World Today A. Human Condition B. Political centralization C. Economic development D. Social and cultural dimensions of change |