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September 17: Map Quiz October 6: Media analysis assignment #1 due: Analyze any example of the contemporary use by Muslims of the mythology of Muhammad and/or the early umma OR the use of the Quran in the construction of their society. October 13: midterm learning opportunity October 17: Media analysis assignment #2 due (by 2.30 p.m.): Analyze any example of the contemporary use by Muslims of ritual that contributes to the construction of their society. October 22: Media analysis assignment #3 due: Describe the perspectives of one Muslim political leader or theorist regarding the relation between Islam and state OR analyze the depiction of Islam and politics by specific Western news reporters . October 27: RAW paper outline due by 4.30 p.m. October 30: Media analysis assignment #4 due: Provide examples of how contemporary news reporting echo Medieval European views of Muslims. November 5: Media analysis assignment #5 due: How do contemporary news sources from predominantly Muslim cultures demonstrate the impact of modernity? December 4: RAW paper due by 2.30 p.m. December 16: Final learning opportunity (from 2-5 p.m.)
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