Undergraduate Seminar (398-0-86)

Topic

Geopolitics Islamophobia

Instructors

Yasemin Celikkol

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-244: Tues, Su 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

This course critically examines the geopolitics of Islamophobia, exploring how fear and prejudice against Muslims are constructed, disseminated, and institutionalized in the context of global political power structures. In the first part of the course, we will explore the concept of Islamophobia and its ideological underpinnings. We will then proceed with case studies of its manifestations in various contexts around the world, focusing on the role of state actors and transnational networks in shaping and propagating Islamophobic narratives and practices. By analyzing the global dynamics of Islamophobia, students will gain a deeper understanding of its role in the global system and learn strategies to counter it, which will be the focus of the final part of the course.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open for cross-registration

Open to Sophomores and above

Satisfies Media and Politics Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only.