updated 11/6
Each student in the class has an opportunity to earn up to 9 extra-credit points. This includes a possibility of 3 points for item #1 below and then any combination of two items at 3 pts. each. All extra-credit assignments are due NO LATER THAN THE TIME OF THE FINAL EXAM.
1. Study Guide for Exam #2 Concepts (3 pts possible as described on sheet)
Then, choose any two of the following options:
2. Approved film from our library's collection of documentary films (not shown in class). These include:
• Beyond the Veil (V-5086) -- 52 minutes (1998)• The Cities of Islam (V-2144) -- 25 minutes
• Covered [videorecording] : the Hejab in Cairo (V-3258)
• The Five Pillars of Islam (V-1424) -- 30 minutes
• Hidden Faces (V-1845) -- 52 minutes
• Islam & Feminism (V-2491) -- 26 minutes (1991)
• Mosque (V-3817) -- 28 minutes (1996)
• The Message [videorecording] : the story of Islam 217 minutes (Hollywood style film) V-2013
• Muslims V-5485 -- 118 minutes (2002)
3. Visit to Mosque
4. Attend session of New School University Conference in New York from Dec. 5-7. The Conference is called "Islam: the Public and Private Spheres" and features a number of noted speakers. Full time students with a valid ID are admitted free. Details at <http://www.socres.org/islam/>
5. Interview a Muslim Friend or Relative
6. Option you suggest and I approve.
7. 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.
8. Invitation to "Iftar" service (breaking the fast) from the Hofstra Muslim Students Association. this is on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 pm in MPR West 101, Student Center. For more info, call 463-4686.
9. Attend a service of the American Sufi Association. Located at 201W 85th St. and Amsterdam. Monday and Friday evenings from 8-10 pm. Contact Imam Faisal or Mrs. Daisy Khan at 212-362-2242
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"