This course explores the historical, political, social, and cultural aspects of Islam in East and Southeast Asia from the medieval period to the present day. The mechanisms of the spread of Islam in the region, as well as its interaction with local societies, their religious traditions, and their way of life are analyzed. The course applies historical and anthropological perspectives to provide an insight into the ideas of Islam, their various interpretations, and the complexity and variability of religious practice and culture in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore. The course will highlight significant aspects of the state policy towards Islam in East and Southeast Asia. The course provides an insight into the peculiarities of the legal status of Muslims in China and other countries. Special attention will be paid to the religious situation of Muslim minorities (Uyghurs, Dungans and others) in the countries of the region. It will also discuss interreligious and intercultural interactions between Muslims and non-Muslim populations in the region. Some lectures and seminars of the course will be devoted to the development of Islamic practice and culture in East and Southeast Asia in the modern period. Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire knowledge about the adaptation of Islamic ideas in the region through interaction with local societies, as well as the situation of Muslim minorities in East and Southeast Asia. The course combines lectures and seminars, which introduce empirical data and methodological approaches.
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Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars. The course consists of 13 lectures (13 hours) and 13 interactive seminars (13 hours) involving discussions of the readings, individual and group assignments. For both lectures and seminars, students are expected to read materials specified below. In this course, students will read a combination of book chapters and journal articles. These readings will be used as basis for class discussions. Students will also develop their analytical and critical writing skills while working on final paper. Regular, active and informed participation is expected. 60% Assessment will be based on attendance, preparation of readings, participation in class discussion with the focus on qualitative contribution to the discussion, ability to answer questions based on the readings, come up with own interpretations and react to comments made by other students. Final paper (3000 words): 40% The final paper should relate to any aspect of the course. It can be a critical review of the existing literature on a specific topic, or an original piece of research (format and topic need to be approved by the instructor). The final paper is due by the seminar 12.
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