POLI 452
Islam and Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Tensions and accommodations between religion and politics in Muslim nations.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
This course will introduce students to the study of Islamic fundamentalism through taking up the question of the relationship of Islam and politics in the contemporary world.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
It will focus on the political implications of the emergence of Islam as a major world religion and on its use as a force in politics by Islamist groups by examining its rise, teachings, practices, metamorphoses, debates, and polemics.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
