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Islam, Modernity, and the Liminal Space Between.
This book investigates the development and function of the Institute of Traditional Islamic Art and Architecture (ITIAA) in Amman, Jordan. A vertical case study using grounded theory methodology, the research creates a rich and holistic understanding of the Institute. Specific areas of study include...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Newcastle upon Tyne :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- TABLE OF CONTENTS; CHAPTER ONE; Statement of the Problem and Research Questions; Definition of Key Concepts; Conceptual Framework; The Context of the Research; The Current Jordanian System of Education; Contributions; Summary; CHAPTER TWO; Islam and Modernity; Modernity; Blaming Islam; Understanding Islam; Reforming Islam; Returning to Islam; The Dynamic between Arab-Muslim Thoughtand Modernity; 'Aqli, Naqli and Tradition Islamic Epistemology; Liminal; Liminal in Arab Culture and Higher Education; Higher Education in the Middle East; Summary; CHAPTER THREE; Theory; Why Grounded Theory.
- The Use of Grounded Theory MethodologyRationale for Methodological Approachand Site Selection Method; Site Selection; Participant Selection; Data Gathering Methods and Procedures; Data Analysis Procedures; Discussion of Positionality; Positionality and Critical Theory; Threats to Validity; Considerations and Implications; Limitations; Significance; CHAPTER FOUR; The League of Arab States; The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization; The Arab League Educational, Cultural, and ScientificOrganization; The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- The Jordanian Higher EducationAccreditation CommissionWorld Islamic Science and Education University; The Institute of Traditional Islamic Art and Architecture; The Historic Development of ITIAA; The Current Function of ITIAA; Enrollment Management at ITIAA; ITIAA's Self-perception of Uniqueness; Conclusions; CHAPTER FIVE; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and ITIAA'sView of Art; Metaphysics; Physical Forms; The Role of the Artist as Mediator; The Role of the Community; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the ITIAAPhysical Plant; Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the Institute's Faculty.
- Traditional Islamic Philosophy and the Institute'sCurriculumTraditional Islamic Pholosophy and the Students of the Institute ; Student Survey Responses; Student Interview Responses; Conclusions; CHAPTER SIX; General Understanding ; The Role; The Function of Communitas; Value Synthesis; Products of Liminality and their Anticipated Rolein Jordan; The Pervasive Role of Beauty; Conclusions; CHAPTER SEVEN; Research Summary; Implications of the Study; Reflection on Method and Results; Funding as a Definitive Aspect of the Research Process; Potential Further Research; WORKS CITED.