Discussion of the larger issues regarding Islamic traditions encountering modern transformations of individuals and society.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeHands down the worst class I've take, not even Econ 140A and no one likes steigerwald, I literally took his class almost 2 years ago but I came here to be petty. His lectures were unorganized and he seems to get a kick from picking on students who aren't knowledgeable about islamic law. He gave us a midterm the day, no warning.
Prof. Ahmad is very knowledgeable, but his lectures are just a supplement to the readings and lecture material is usually not on the test. Sometimes he mumbles, so it's best to sit near the front of the room. Class was based on two books and wasn't too difficult to read either. Every quiz and test was accompanied by a study guide thanks to TA.
Dont take this class for an easy A. Dr. Ahmad is so smart but just rambles all class long and does not have any structure in his lectures there are almost pointless in going too(currently in one ). The topic is extremely boring, vague, and i feel like i havent learned anything even though i was excited 2 take this class. Save yourself b4 its 2 late
Terrible class. The lectures were dreadful. The readings were boring. The midterm was easy seeing as it was on a whole book. Lectures were very unorganized. He checked the syllabus right when he got there to see what he was talking about. I don't recommend this class to anybody although it's extremely easy to get an A. Elliot Bazzano decent TA.
Boring lecture that does not relate to text. not very hard but extremely difficult to follow the professors ideas
Ahmad is extremely smart. The way he lectures, sometimes he'll just be off in the clouds somewhere and you'll be lost. I was in his section which was considerably easier than the TA. He did not have a final. His philosophies are sometimes difficult to grasp, but he is very approachable and interesting to speak to. Recommended.