Islam and Muslims through Chinese eyes

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Location: Denison University

February 22, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Global Studies Seminar welcomes Denison professor Shao-yun Yang to speak about "Islam and Muslims Through Medieval and Early Modern Chinese Eyes."

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Location:	Slayter Hall Student Union - University Room
Ticket Info:	Free
Questions:	Fadhel Kaboub Associate Professor kaboubf@denison.edu 740-587-6315

The Global Studies Seminar welcomes Denison professor Shao-yun Yang to speak about “Islam and Muslims Through Medieval and Early Modern Chinese Eyes.” In this talk, Dr. Yang will introduce and analyze some examples of Chinese writings about Islam and Muslims produced between 700 and 1600 CE, suggesting reasons for this ‘Confucianization’ of Islam in Chinese discourse.

Denison University’s Global Studies Seminars are interdisciplinary intellectual forums to discuss and debate academic and policy issues of global importance.