This course examines contemporary Islamic social and political movements. Particular attention is paid to: the revivalist movements (Muslim Brotherhood, Iranian Islamic Revolution), the reformist movement (for example, the followers of Mahmoud Teha in Sudan and the reformist movement in Iran), the Sufi movement in Senegal and the Gulen movement in Turkey, the Arab uprisings and transnational movements (for example, ’al Qaeda).

How to apply

Applications can be made in person on Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, room 5037, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19 September 2012.

Fee

€150 for the course. For security reasons payment should be by cheque/draft/postal money order only, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. A concession rate is available to second and third level students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.

Date

Teaching in Michaelmas term commences during the week beginning 24 September 2012. Please note this is a day-time course.

Duration

The course runs for a total of eleven weeks in Michaelmas term.

Further information

Contact: Zuleika Rodgers, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 2229, email: rodgersz@tcd.ie