See the CMENAS announcement blog for funding and job opportunities, conferences, calls for papers, and much more.
The following recorded lectures examines the rise and evolution of political movements that derive their distinct identity from Islamic religion by appealing to its foundational ideas and values and acting in its name. The recordings discuss the vicissitudes of such movements in the major areas of the Muslim world.
Islamic Movements in Comparative Perspective
Contemporary Shiite Movements in the Middle East and Beyond - Cole, Juan - University of Michigan
Beyond Violence: Jihad and the New Gama'ah Islamiyah - Jackson, Sherman - University of Michigan
The Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) is a nationally-recognized US Department of Education supported National Resource Center and a constituent unit of the University of Michigan International Institute.
CMENAS has received a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad from the US Department of Education. CMENAS Director, Professor Gottfried Hagen, will lead a study tour of up to 14 K-16 educators to Turkey from June 19 - July 22, 2009 (tentative dates). We will accept applications until March 30. Click here for additional information. If you have questions, you can contact us via e-mail or call 734-615-0629.
2009 Summer Language Study Opportunities
