Political Islam

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Examines the key concepts, issues, and ideologies of political Islam. Not a course on Islam; references to Islamic theology and fundamental prin- ciples are made in order to elucidate the impact of religion on political Islam. Survey of several complex questions on Islamism, its goals, strate- gies, and its compatibility with modern democratic principles, especially in the aftermath of the so-called “Arab Spring.” (spring) 3813* Political Communication 3