Società e sharia in medio oriente
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Students are required to show an adequate understanding of the key-concepts related to globalization and the main theoretical approaches dealing with the study of global phenomena which are addressed in the special part of the programme: rights and global justice; international migration, borders and new global order; poverty/precariousness and new forms of exploitation; intercultural relations and plural identities; emerging subjectivities and new social movements.
The use of a proper language and the ability to link together different contents and topics will be particularly appreciated.
The use of a proper language and the ability to link together different contents and topics will be particularly appreciated.
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Course syllabus
The subject of the first part of the course will be the origins, sources and characteristics of Islamic law, its evolution and its codification and current application in the Middle East, with particular attention to family law and women's status. In the second part, some case studies (Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran) will illustrate the intersection of political, cultural and social factors that have produced different results in different contexts. The debates on human rights and Islam, and on the relationship between divine sovereignty and popular sovereignty will also be discussed. In the final part of the course, attending students will analyse through grouop work and presentations specific aspects of Middle Eastern legislation or practice in the field of personal status.
Prerequisites for admission
It is advisable but not compulsory to have taken History and Institutions of Muslim Countries / History and Geopolitics of the Middle East (or similar courses at other Universities)
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminar by external experts, discussions and class presentations
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
1.Notes taken in class
2. N Fiorita, L'islam spiegato ai miei studenti, Firenze University Press, II ed., 2010, pp. 1-46, 69-78 (available on MyAriel).
3. V.M. Donini e D. Scolart, La shari'a e il mondo contemporaneo, Carocci, 2015, ch. 2 up to p. 136 (except pp. 114-122); ch. 3 up to p. 171; ch. 4; ch. 5 up to p. 248.
4. Materials agreed with lecturer to prepare presentation
Non attending students:
1. N Fiorita, L'islam spiegato ai miei studenti, Firenze University Press, II ed., 2010, pp. 1-46, 69-78 (available on MyAriel).
2. V.M. Donini e D. Scolart, La shari'a e il mondo contemporaneo, Carocci, 2015, ch. 2 (pp. 89-114; 122-136; 149-157); ch. 3 (pp. 159-171; 189-192); ch. 4; ch. 5 (pp. 211-248, 309-311)
620-652.
1.Notes taken in class
2. N Fiorita, L'islam spiegato ai miei studenti, Firenze University Press, II ed., 2010, pp. 1-46, 69-78 (available on MyAriel).
3. V.M. Donini e D. Scolart, La shari'a e il mondo contemporaneo, Carocci, 2015, ch. 2 up to p. 136 (except pp. 114-122); ch. 3 up to p. 171; ch. 4; ch. 5 up to p. 248.
4. Materials agreed with lecturer to prepare presentation
Non attending students:
1. N Fiorita, L'islam spiegato ai miei studenti, Firenze University Press, II ed., 2010, pp. 1-46, 69-78 (available on MyAriel).
2. V.M. Donini e D. Scolart, La shari'a e il mondo contemporaneo, Carocci, 2015, ch. 2 (pp. 89-114; 122-136; 149-157); ch. 3 (pp. 159-171; 189-192); ch. 4; ch. 5 (pp. 211-248, 309-311)
620-652.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam (2 questions for attending students; three questions for non attending students) with the aim of assessing the knowledge of the themes dealt with by the programme (in class for attending students), the capacity to interpret them in a critical manner and to espouse them with an adequate terminology. Attendees are required to present a case study to be addressed through group work.
SPS/14 - ASIAN HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Giunchi Elisa Ada
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday 4,15 PM-6 PM
Room 9, Floor 1 (Via Conservatorio)