Cultural Courses

Women in Islam

Curriculum

In this course, students will explore the role of women in Islamic culture from the pre-Islamic era to the present.  The religious and social position of Muslim women is explored through film, photography and literature. Contemporary topics such as dress code, economic self-sufficiency, gender interactions and the role of women in the medina are also discussed. Included in the course are examinations of prominent women in the history of Islam, and panel discussions with Moroccan women on a variety of topics.

Objectives

Students will develop an understanding of the role of women in historical and contemporary Islamic and Moroccan culture.

No previous knowledge of Islam or Arabic is required for this course.