updated 10/24
Each student in the class has an opportunity to earn up to 6 extra-credit points. All extra-credit assignments are due NO LATER THAN THE TIME OF THE FINAL EXAM.
1. Study Guide for Exam #1 and 3 Concepts (6 additional pts possible)
2. Approved film from our library's collection of documentary films (not shown in class). These include:
• Arab and Jew (V-4421) -- 120 minutes• The Cities of Islam (V-2144) -- 25 minutes
• Counterfeit Coverage (V-2601) 27 minutes -- on Iraq-Kuwait War
• Covered [videorecording] : the Hejab in Cairo (V-3258)
• The Five Pillars of Islam (V-1424) -- 30 minutes
• Hidden Faces (V-1845) -- 52 minutes
• Iranian Journey (V-4938) -- 60 minutes
• Leila (V-4934)-- 102 minutes --Iranian feature film with English subtitles
• The Message [videorecording] : the story of Islam 217 minutes (Hollywood style film) V-2013
• NBC in Lebanon (V-34) -- 47 minutes
• Revolutionary Journey (V-4889) -- 60 minutes -- on Iranian revolution
• Sandstorm in the Gulf (V-1498) 29 minutes -- on Iraq-Kuwait War
3. Visit to Arabic Restaurant
• NYC -- There are a number of Middle Eastern restaurants. I recommend that you go to Brooklyn on Atlantic Avenue near Court Street and choose one of the restaurants there.• Glen Cove
"Wild Fig" 167 Glen St. (opposite Wendy's) 516-656-5645 (Turkish)
• Hicksville
"Kabul Grill" (Afghan) 129 N. Broadway (Route 107), south of Sears• Port Washington
"Bamiyan Kebab House" 82 Main St. (near the train station) 516-883-5056 (Afghan)• Westbury
"Mediterranean Grill" Corner of Post Avenue and Maple Ave. (Turkish)• or any that you find
4. Visit to Mosque
5. Islam Discussion Group at Brookville Reformed Church 1:30 pm, Sundays
Directions: Take 107 (Cedar Swamp Rd.) north out of Hicksville. Turn right at Wheatley Rd. church is at end of Rd. Discussion about Islam.
1. From Hofstra, Long Island: Take Northern Parkway west to 188th st. exit
2. After exiting take first left (this will take you over the parkway).
3. After crossing parkway turn left onto McLaughlin St. (note that you do not want the immediate left back onto the parkway)
4. Go two stoplights to Palo Alto St. and turn right
5. Mosque is on left in second block (#8671) (school is on right)
6. Try and find parking (if you are religious, prayer may help in this regard)
1. Women will be separate from men after we enter. Men will stay with Mr. Naim Ahmad, our guide. There will be other guests there, so don't worry about what to do. Prof. Hodge (anthropology) will be there as well.
2. There is no formal dress code, but try to dress conservatively with respect. We will be sitting on the floor.
3. All of us will have to take off our shoes upon entering (they have nice warm carpets).
4. We will have an opportunity to ask questions.
5. Bring a small notebook to jot down your observations and make note of any questions you have.
6. This is a religious service and dinner to which we have been invited as guests. Please act respectfully in this regard.
5. Option you suggest and I approve in advance.
6. On-Campus Lectures
• 9/27 10-11:30 am, Cultural Center TheaterProf. Ervand Abrahamian (Baruch College) "Clash of Civilizations? The Middle East, the U.S. Media and September 11"
•10/16 11:15-12:45 Cultural Center Theater
Prof. Abbas Amanat (Yale) "Islam and the War on Terrorism"