Module manager: Sajda Khan
Email: s.n.khan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is approved as a discovery module
The module explores the experience of Muslim communities living in Western societies, particularly Britain. You will consider theories, perspectives and policies in relation to such issues as integration, discrimination, identity, citizenship and multiculturalism. This module is aimed at you if you are a student interested in understanding more about Islam as a phenomenon and issues concerning Muslim communities in western societies (with a particular focus on Britain). This may be of particular relevance to people who work with a broad public, such as teachers, social workers, police, health professionals etc.
In this module, you will explore the relationship of Islam and the West and the notion of the clash of civilisations. You will develop a critical understanding of key concepts of Islam and its application to contemporary issues e.g. political pluralism, tolerance, identity and belonging.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Develop and apply a basic knowledge about Islam
2. Explore and demonstrate an understanding of some of the core issues facing Islam and Muslims in Britain and western societies.
3. Apply an understanding of how Muslims are represented in Britain and other Western societies
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking to discussion of theories and perspectives relating to Islam in Western Societies
2. Information Searching: Derive conclusions and engage with module topics relating to the core issues facing Islam and Muslims in Western society by undertaking and evaluating independent research.
3. Academic Writing: Analytically engage in discussion of the experience of Muslim communities in Western Societies and communicate arguments and perspectives using academic writing.
Syllabus:
• Shari’ah Law
• Multiculturalism
• Islamophobia
• Clash of Civilisations
• Issues relating to the experience of Muslim in the West
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Private study hours | 89 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 11 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Private study 89 hours
1. Research and writing the Q&A book 25 hrs
2. Research, planning and writing of essays 64 hrs.
Attendance and participation in class discussions.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2,000 words | 70 |
| Written Work | Short answer question workbook totalling 1500 words | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 15/05/2025
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