Globalization

• 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? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 1:52 mins]
• Faith and Globalization (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 3:16 min]
• Paul Barrett: What are the Roots of Islamic Fundamentalism? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 4:40 min]

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?