Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World - Online course - Coursera

Published by LookingToSee on 17 November, 2013 - 18:43

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Submitted by You on 17 November, 2013 - 20:38

It looks interesting.

Unfortunately, it seems to lack a historical component,but that may be covered within the context of the modern struggles.

A historical context from the constitution of Madinah to the dissolution of the caliphate in 1923 would have been an interesting addition - It would help understand many of the issues and misconceptions where a constition is cofused by a law.

Like the Constitution of Madinah it set basic levels of agreement which did not impose specific aspects of law, but covered the "bigger picture".

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by LookingToSee on 17 November, 2013 - 21:29

in the intro vid he did mention that this course was - historically - starting from (basically) the downfall of islam.

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Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

Submitted by You on 17 November, 2013 - 22:38

Yup, it states it starts with the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt.

The lecturer has an interesting bike - with a dog seat at the front.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by You on 10 December, 2013 - 20:00

I signed up for this when it was posted on here.

and then i cba.

Blush

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by You on 20 December, 2013 - 22:23

OK managed to get a start and complete week 1.

Week 2 is Ottoman history. Pretty interesting.

(Week 3 is Egyptian history)

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by _Me_ on 21 December, 2013 - 17:41

Is homework involved? 

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Submitted by You on 21 December, 2013 - 17:42

not really. some videos, some links to long essays and then a quiz.

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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Submitted by _Me_ on 21 December, 2013 - 17:45

Interesting

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