This one credit mini-course is part of a series organized by regions around the world based on their role on the world stage, their importance within the Muslim world, and the critical influence they play in the global community. The series and course seeks to illuminate the various perspectives of the Muslim community around the world. Drawing upon the expertise and research of participating faculty from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh and our partners at institutions around the world, the mini course series seeks to have students gain understanding of the religious, culture, economics and political influences of Muslims in a global context.

Friday, March 21, 2014 5:00 pm- 9:15 pm
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm Introductions and Welcome
5:15 pm - 6;15 pm Jennifer Murtazashvili
6:15 pm - 6:30 pm Break
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Morgan Liu
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm Break
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Laura Adams, "Heritage wars and pop stars: Central Asians navigating local, national and global culture"

Saturday, March 22, 2014 8:30 am – 6:15 pm
8:30 am - 9:45 am Scott Levi, "Islam in Precolonial Central Asia"
9:45 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 11:15 am Ali Igmen, "The Nuances of Islamic Practice under Communism in Central Asia"
11:15 am - 11:30 pm Break
11:30 am - 12:45 pm John Heathershaw, "Political Islam and internal politics in former Soviet Central Asia"
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Eric McGlinchey
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Amanda Wooden
4:45 pm- 5:00 pm Break
5:00pm - 6:15 pm Sarah Kendzior

Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
9:00 am - 10:15 am Noor Bobieva, "Gender and social change in Central Asia: Women encounter Development"
10:15 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am Madeleine Reeves,
11:45am- 12:00pm Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm David Montgomery, "Islam, well-being, and everyday life in Central Asia"
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Conclusion and wrap-up