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294.37 sec. 001 - Islamic Law (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Lena Salaymeh (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meetings:
F 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2026-01-16
Sa 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2026-01-17
F 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2026-01-30
Sa 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2026-01-31
Course End: January 31, 2026
Class Number: 33804
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 39
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 55
As of: 02/07 03:21 PM
This course provides an overview of Islamic law in the contemporary world. We begin with abbreviated and introductory sessions on Islamic legal history and historiography, as well as Islamic jurisprudence. The course then moves on to exploring how colonialism, neocolonialism, and secularism shape the practices and understandings of Islamic law. Case studies will focus on international law and governance. Theoretical approaches that will be discussed include critical legal studies, postcolonial theory (such as TWAIL), and decolonial theory. No prior knowledge of Islamic law is necessary.
We also have special academic rules for these condensed courses:
-Students must attend each course session and cannot attend any course session remotely (even for illness or emergency situations).
-The Registrar’s Office will drop a student who does not attend each course session.
Due to the condensed nature of this course, in-person attendance at all course sessions is mandatory. Absences cannot be excused for any reason, including illness or emergencies. The Registrar’s Office will drop any student who misses a session.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
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Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 1 hours
Course Category: International and Comparative Law
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