2024/2025
The Role of Women in Muslim Societies
Type:
Mago-Lego
When:
3 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course "The role of women in Muslim societies" explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between Islamic theology and feminist theory. It delves into the history, philosophy, and practical applications of feminism and its intersections with Islam, addressing issues such as the role and place of women in Islamic societies, the legal status of Muslim women in various countries, and the critiques of Islamic feminism. The course also examines the lives and experiences of Muslim women in different cultural and political contexts, highlighting their struggles and achievements. By critically analyzing various approaches to Islam and feminism, students will gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and complexity of women's experiences in Islamic societies.
Learning Objectives
- The purpose of the course "The role of women in Muslim societies" is to form students' understanding of the formation and theoretical prerequisites of feminism in the Muslim world, its sources, the role and place of women in traditional and modern Islamic societies. Based on the studied material, students will have the ability to understand the political and cultural issue of women's struggle for their rights through the prism of interpretation of sacred texts. Within the framework of this course, we will talk about the goals and ways of realizing these rights in Asian and African countries. Students will also have the opportunity to compare the foundations and features of Western and Eastern feminism, to consider the differences in rights and freedoms, economic, political, social and cultural activity of Muslim women in different countries.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- • works with sources on the role of women in Muslim societies, analyzes the text and context of the topic proposed by the source;
- • finds, systematizes and uses data on the studied issues;
- • is guided by the main directions of Islamic feminism and the circumstances of its modern evolution;
- • understands the main point of Islamic feminism, its differences from other waves of feminism;
- • realizes, what is the modern state of women’s struggle for their rights and freedoms as Muslims.
Course Contents
- Topic 1. The historical overview of role of women in society.
- Topic 2. The Origins and Genesis of Islam.
- Topic 3. Islamic Schools.
- Topic 4. The position of women in Islam.
- Topic 5. The legal status of women: international experience and Muslim practices.
- Topic 6. Criticism of feminism in Islam.
- Topic 7. The life of Muslim women in Muslim countries.
- Topic 8. The life of Muslim women in non-Muslim countries.
Assessment Elements
- Midterm testIntermediate control of knowledge verification after mastering sections 1-4 (inclusive) is carried out in the form of a test. The test will be conducted in writing and will consist of both open and closed questions. The test will be aimed at testing knowledge on the first four thematic blocks. The student must answer the questions of the final written test, which contains tasks of open and closed types. In open-type tasks, an independent addition of the proposed text is required, or filling in gaps in the text, or freely presenting your own answer to the proposed question. Closed–type assignments involve the use of alternative answers (only two possible answers - yes or no); multiple choice (the presence of variability in the choice of the answer, when the student must choose one of the proposed options, including one (or several) correct ones), restoration of conformity (for the student to restore the correspondence between the elements of two lists; either between the text and the list; or between the elements of the list and a set of illustrations; or between the illustration and the list, etc.) and restoring the sequence (where it is required to arrange facts, dates, etc. in the correct sequence). According to the results of the final test, a score is given according to the ten-point system.
- Report / presentationWithin the framework of seminars on topics 5 and 6, the student must prepare an oral presentation on the topic of each lesson using multimedia presentations, other visual, audio or video materials. The level of activity of work at the seminar session is assessed (questions to the speakers, detailed comments, clarifications, additions), the use of scientific literature and sources when answering with links to specific works, research and data. According to the results of each lesson, an average score is given for answering the teacher's questions according to a ten-point system. Points are subject to arithmetic rounding.
- EssayThe essay evaluation prompts students to delve into various aspects of Islam and feminism, including historical contexts, ideological frameworks, and contemporary debates. Students are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of subjects and present arguments supported by relevant evidence and scholarly sources. The evaluation criteria for this essay include the following: 1. Students should display a comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of Islamic teachings and feminist theories, showing familiarity with key concepts, texts, and scholars. 2. The essay should showcase critical thinking skills by analyzing the complexities of the relationship between Islam and feminism. Students should critically examine the compatibility or conflicts between Islamic doctrines and feminist ideologies. 3. The essay should have a logical structure with coherent paragraphs that develop ideas sequentially. Students should effectively organize their thoughts and arguments, making sure each paragraph contributes to the overall flow and coherence of the essay. 4. An excellent essay will demonstrate extensive research beyond the course material. Students should incorporate relevant academic sources, such as peer-reviewed articles, books, and credible websites, and appropriately cite them using a recognized referencing style. 5. Students are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and insights to the topic. They can explore lesser-known aspects, propose new interpretations, or analyze contemporary issues related to Islam and feminism, showcasing originality and creativity. 6. The essay should be written in clear and concise language. Proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are essential for conveying ideas accurately
- Examination testThe results of the final control event (written test) are evaluated by the teacher according to criteria that correspond to the competencies mastered by students during the study of the discipline. The student must answer the questions of the final written test, which contains tasks of open and closed types. In open-type tasks, an independent addition of the proposed text is required, or filling in gaps in the text, or freely presenting your own answer to the proposed question. Closed–type assignments involve the use of alternative answers (only two possible answers - yes or no); multiple choice (the presence of variability in the choice of the answer, when the student must choose one of the proposed options, including one (or several) correct ones), restoration of conformity (for the student to restore the correspondence between the elements of two lists; or between text and list; or between list elements and a set of illustrations; or between an illustration and a list, etc.) and restoring the sequence (where facts, dates, etc. need to be arranged. in the correct sequence). A score is given according to the ten-point system.
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 3rd module0.25 * Essay + 0.3 * Examination test + 0.2 * Midterm test + 0.25 * Report / presentation
