Schedule of Assignment

Schedule of Assignments

NOTE: This schedule might be slightly adjusted in the future. So be sure to always consult the web for current updates.

In addition to the assigned books, several handouts will be made available throughout the course. These handouts are also required reading and the subject of quizzes and homework unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Week 1

08/24 Tues: Introduction: Mapping Culture and Religion

· 08/26 Thurs: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 1 and 2 online source, please print out

Week 2

08/30 Tues: OLD TESTAMENT (OT) Genesis Chapter 1-3
09/02 Thurs: OLD TESTAMENT (OT) Genesis Chapters 4-11

Week 3

· 09/07 Tues: OLD TESTAMENT (OT) Genesis Chapters 12-24

· 09/09 Thurs: OLD TESTAMENT (OT) Genesis Chapters 12-24 Discussion of Abraham’s Sacrifice

Week 4

· 09/14 Tues: Alicia Ostriker’s Poem: Abraham’s Sacrifice

· 09/16 Thurs: Topics for Paper I Writing Workshop – Bring a finished draft to class (mandatory)

Week 5

· 09/21 Tues: Arabian Nights pp. 1-29

Paper I Due upload your paper to turnitin.com

· 09/23 Thurs: Arabian Nights I

[After the last class on Friday, 24 September, Fall Break begins.]

Week 6

09/30 Thurs: Arabian Nights II

Week 7

10/05 Tues: Arabian Nights III

10/07 Thurs: Islam – The Power of Faith

Week 8

10/12 Tues: Islam – the Power of Faith
10/14 Thurs Arabian Nights IV

Week 9

10/19 Tues: Koran - Surah II (The Cow) translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali;
10/21 Thurs: Review Koran - Surah II (The Cow)

Week 10

10/26 Tues: Review Koran - Surah II (The Cow) specifically: 2: 243-256 in regard to Jihad; The Hunt For Bin Laden. Discussion: How Holy is bin Laden’s Holy War? Find passages in the Koran dealing with Jihad. Do some online research on the concept of Jihad.
10/28 Thurs: Surah IV ; Study Questions Suggested: research on the concept of ‘aql, Islamic Concept of Knowledge

Paper 2 Topics

Week 11

11/02 Tues: Surah IV ; Study Questions
11/04 Thurs: Writing Workshop, Draft of Paper II due in class for peer review

Week 12

11/09 Tues: Paper II Due Readings: Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist (TRF) 1-50

11/11 Thurs: Book: Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist (TRF) 51-93

Week 13

11/16 Tues: TRF pp. 93-120 Topics for Paper III
11/18 Thurs: TRF to end; class cancelled

Week 14

11/23 Tues: Discussion

Topics for Paper III

THANKSGIVING BREAK BEGINS AT END OF CLASSES ON TUESDAY, 23 NOV.

Week 15

11/30 Tues: Role Play
12/02 Thurs: Writing Workshop

EXAM WEEK

· 12/06: Paper Three Due via turnitin.com