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The programme offers a distinctive way of understanding Muslim civilisations as they have evolved over time; it stresses the plurality and complexity of past and present Muslim cultures, studying them as part of world cultures, and it employs the tools of the social sciences and humanities as a framework for learning.Within the disciplines of the social sciences and humanities our students study a number of subjects including anthropology, development studies, economics, political science, art, architecture, history, literature, comparative religion and law; students are also required to study either Arabic, Persian or Turkish and undertake an intensive four-week language course abroad.Financial assistance is available. Application deadline: 28 February 2014. Information:  www.aku.edu/ismc