in-depth knowledge of the important debates surrounding Islam in contemporary Germany and the recent history of migration to Germany;

clear understanding of the major themes and events that have shaped the Muslim community and wider society;

confidence when engaging in discussion, debate and written presentation of the course’s key issues;

in-depth knowledge of suitable theoretical frameworks to explore ideas connected to identity and community;

critical and analytical thinking with regard to key concepts such Orientalism, cosmopolitanism, performativity and integration;

highly developed skills in literary and filmic analysis;

transferable skills for language-learning, further study and the world of work: IT, communication, organisation, argumentation, intercultural competences.

historical dimension and current status of Islam in Germany; Islamophobia and Orientalism; multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism; performativity and identity; gender; mysticism

Not applicable to this module.

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

All students will receive written feedback from the module coordinator on their assignments, with the opportunity for face-to-face discussion too. All students will have the opportunity to submit plans/drafts for their assessments prior to submission, with a view to receiving written and/or face-to-face feedback from the module coordinator.