IS212 : Introduction to Fundamentals of Interpretation IS212

Department

Department of Islamic Studies

Academic Program

Bachelor in Islamic Studies

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

The course aims to introduce students to the concepts and terminology of the Fundamentals of Interpretation course, to clarify the stages through which the science of interpretation has gone through in its development, to explain the difference between the interpreters, to explain the methods of interpretation and distinguish between their types, to analyze the approaches of the interpreters, to mention the famous works in each approach, and to indicate the important rules that the interpreter needs. ..

Intended learning outcomes

 The student should describe the origins of the science of interpretation and the stages it went through.

 The student explains the characteristics of each stage of interpretation.

 That the student explain the concept of the difference of commentators and its types.

 To show the student the methods of interpretation used by the commentators.

 To explain to the student the methods used in interpretation by the commentators.

 The student should mention the methods of the commentators and the famous books in each method.

 That the student enumerate the rules needed by the interpreter.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching method:

• lecture.

• Panel discussions and dialogue.

Scientific activities.

Methods of assessments

Midterm exam.

• final exam

• Continuous evaluation.

Scientific activities (writing a report or making a presentation)

additional information:

• An introduction to the science of interpretation, its status and virtue

• Interpretation in the era of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace