WREL 5028 The United States and Islam
Al-Islam, a traditional monotheistic religion, has had a difficult interface with the modern, pluralistic culture of the United States. This course explores how this situation came to be. Particular emphasis will be placed on: early western ideas about Islam; immigration; African American Islam; Middle East politics; the media and the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. United States social and foreign policies toward Muslims and Islamic countries are also examined.