1. Overall Goal
Write a critical sociological analysis of Islam using theories and concepts from the course.
This is not a summary paper. You must:
- Take a clear analytical position
- Use sociological theory to support that position
- Show how sociology helps us understand Islam, religion, power, modernity, secularism, and/or Orientalism
2. Length & Scope
- Target length: ~1,250 words
- Acceptable range: 1,1251,375 words
- Do not exceed 1,500 words
- Focus on one main argument, not multiple unrelated claims
- The thesis must be:
- Sociological (not theological or personal)
- Analytical (not descriptive or moral)
- Arguable (not obvious or neutral)
- Every section of the paper should support, refine, or complicate this thesis
3. Use of Readings (Critical Engagement Required)
- Minimum 10 scholarly sources total
- At least 6 must come from assigned course readings
- All sources must be academic (no blogs, news articles, or opinion pieces)
- ( Week 1 has a set of readings , week 2 has a set of readings, etc.) the paper may focus on one or more of the weeks if needed.
You should explicitly engage with:
- Classical sociological theory (e.g., Durkheim, Weber, Marx, secularization theory)
- Modern critiques (e.g., postcolonial theory, Orientalism, critiques of secularism)
- Concepts of power, knowledge, modernity, and religion
Avoid:
- Theology
- Personal belief statements
- Defending or attacking Islam normatively
8. Writing Style
- focus on analysis rather than description
- Keep sentences direct and well-structured; avoid unnecessary complexity or big words
- Use course concepts and theoretical terms where relevant, but do not overuse advanced language
- Avoid purely descriptive writing or moral judgments
- Do not use first person (I, we) unless it is analytically necessary
- make it sound like a first year student, no need to over do it or make it difficult to read
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