Religion 242 - Islam in America

'This course examines the lived experiences of Muslims brought to North America against their will, modern African-American uses and adaptations of Islam, including the Nation of Islam, as well as the ideas of Muslims who have voluntarily immigrated or converted here in the US. The course examines issues of race, gender and the status of women, and includes discussions of American Muslim youth cultures, including music, film and novels. Students acquire a familiarity with the history of Islam in the US as well as the diversity of the many American Muslim cultures.'