AST 378 - Islam and Asia

Description:
Explores the diverse cultural, religious, social, and political contexts that influenced the establishment and development of Islam in Asia, engaging discussions about gender, Islamophobia, and anti-Asianism in the world. AST 378, HIST 378, and RELS 378 are cross-listed courses; students may only receive credit for one. This course satisfies CWU’s ADI graduation requirement.

Credits: (5) Contact Hours: 5

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

examine and evaluate ideas and arguments concerning religious and historical development of Islam in Asia,
analyze and synthesize various types of primary and secondary sources in order to put forward well-supported arguments concerning Islam and its relationship to Asia,
write clear arguments on Islam, Islamophobia, and their relationships to perceptions about Asia,
identify and describe key events, places, persons, movements, and concepts in Islam in Asia,
explain the complex relationship between Islamic movements and historical changes in Asia, as well as between Islamophobia and Anti-Asianism in the West,
define key concepts in relation to the study of Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusivity including antiracism, racism, race, ethnicity, discrimination, privilege, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and intersectionality,
analyze the role of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States,
describe intersections between race and ethnicity and other minoritized identities,
explain systematic and structural mechanisms that perpetuate both privilege and inequities, and
compare and contrast their own core values, assumptions, and biases with those held by other individuals, cultures, or societies.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/28/24

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg