Modern Middle Eastern Societies: Gender, Culture and Religion

2022/2023

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies

Course type:

Elective course

When:

4 year, 1, 2 module

Instructor

Samadi, Mozhgan

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Gender and Religious Studies are two crucial fields in scholarship about the Middle East. Religion in Middle Eastern societies is an element affecting all aspects of one’s personal and social life. As a result, all aspects of Middle Eastern diverse cultures reflect the influence of religion. This course aims to shed light on interconnections between culture, gender and religion in the contemporary Middle East.