Assignment:
Analyze a social science question or issue using appropriate theory and method and recommend possible solutions to the problem. (Social Science Outcome 1)
Before participating in the discussion, please view the following videos:
- Globalization Revved Up Religious Fundamentalism?
- Faith and Globalization
- Paul Barrett: What are the Roots of Islamic Fundamentalism?
Your responses should draw on the module notes and the readings about Islam, as well as the videos.
Please answer the following questions:
- In what ways do American Muslims and the fundamentalists in Kurzman's reading show "thoroughly modern" traits?
- Does Kurzman's analysis offer any lessons for the war on terrorism?