Bachelor 2022/2023

Modern Middle Eastern Societies: Gender, Culture and Religion

Type: Compulsory course (Language and Literature of Iran)

Area of studies: Asian and African Studies

Delivered by: Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies

Where: Faculty of Humanities

When: 5 year, 1, 2 module

Mode of studies: offline

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Mozhgan Samadi

Language: English

ECTS credits: 3

Contact hours: 30

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Gender and Religious Studies are two crucial fields in scholarship about the MENA. Historically, religions and cultures in the region have been reciprocally intertwined; religious perspectives have significantly influenced and have been shaped by these cultures. The nature of this relationship has been redefined since the early 19th century, influenced by the military and diplomatic presence of the major global powers of the time, as well as by the values of Western modernity. The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interconnections between culture, gender and religion in the contemporary MENA region. The duration of this course is scheduled to be one module (two sessions per week, one lecture session and one seminar). Participation in this course does not require special prerequisites.