Islam in the Public Sphere

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Taught by GTU. This course will introduce students to some of the frames, themes and theories in the study and representation of Islam/Muslims in the public sphere, with a focus on the United States and Europe. Using interdisciplinary approaches, sources and media, the topics covered include: conceptual frameworks in the study of Islam/Muslims; Islam/Muslims in secular contexts; modernity, colonialism, power; Islamophobia and the Islamophobia industry; African-American Muslims, slavery, racialization of Muslims in the Americas; immigrants, migrants, refugees; women, gender, sexuality; terrorism, violence, ethics; cultural memory, aesthetics, art, architecture, music, performance, humor; approaches to interreligious studies and dialogue through theology, environment and social justice; coalition and network building, site visits and public events.