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Islamic Law Last Updated Date: 24 June 2009 4 Credits, Semester 1 Course Description: Course will introduce history and basic concepts of traditional Islamic law, followed by an account of reforms during the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will finish with discussions of the role that something called "Islamic law" plays in the legal system of several contemporary, Muslim majority states. The class will then critically analyse the way the term "Islamic law" is understood by the legislators, judges and authorities who administer the legal system and by citizens subject to "Islamic law". Some themes related to law and modernity will be explored. Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Clark Lombardi Co-teacher(s): NA Module Codes: LL4097 / LL5097 / LL6097 Contact Hours: 9 session over 3 weeks: Three, 3hrs continuous weekly seminars Workload: Intensive course: [12 - 28 Aug] 1 extra lesson on Sat, 22 Aug Mode of Assessment: Take Home Exam - 100% [Release: Fri 2 Oct 09 (4pm); Due: Mon 5 Oct 09 (10am)] Preclusions: Nil Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Examination Date: 100% Continuous Assessment Click here to go Back |
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