Questions and Answers
Who is credited with first using the term 'orientalism' in an article in 1769?
What is the primary objective of orientalism, according to Ahmad Ghorab?
What is the core idea behind Edward Said's definition of orientalism?
In what century did the idea of orientalism emerge, according to Ahmad Yumni, Mohd Fairuz, and Mardzelah?
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What is the primary focus of oriental studies, according to Mohammaed Kurd Ali?
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What is the name of the university in London that has a faculty dedicated to Oriental and African Studies?
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Who defined orientalists as 'The Western scholars who wrote about Islamic thought and civilization'?
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What is the name of the institute at the University of Oxford that is dedicated to Oriental studies?
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Who defined orientalists as 'The scholars who want to search in the language and the sciences of the Orient'?
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What is the primary characteristic of Edward Said's definition of orientalism?
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Study Notes
Definition of Orientalism
- Orientalism refers to Western studies of the East for colonial purposes (Edward Said, 1978)
- It has three interrelated meanings:
- An academic discipline or field of study
- A worldview or representation based on an ontological and epistemological distinction between the East and the West
- A powerful political instrument of domination over the East
Mustafa al-Siba'i's Study on Orientalism
- Al-Siba'i identified religion as the main factor behind the West's interest in studying the East
- He based this on his study of pioneers in the field, who were often priests or related to the church
Components of Orientalism
- Religious Factor: religion is the main factor behind the West's interest in studying the East
- Academic Factor: orientalism is an academic discipline or field of study
- Colonial Factor: orientalism is a powerful political instrument of domination over the East
- Economic Factor: orientalism is also motivated by economic interests
- Political Factor: orientalism is related to political domination and control over the East
Assessment and Rules
- Assessment components: Individual Essay (25%), Project (Group Work) (25%), and Final Exam (50%)
- Rules and regulations: attendance, punctuality, and participation are required
Teaching and Learning Method
- Lecture: Face-to-Face and Online/Synchronized (Weeks 3, 7, 12, 13)
- Tutorial Class: Face-to-Face and Online/Synchronized
What is Orientalism?
- The Orient refers to the East, a traditional designation for anything belonging to the Eastern world
- Orientalism traditionally refers to the study of languages, cultures, or religions of the Orient
Origin of the Term
- The term "orientalist" first occurs in English around 1779
- The term "orientalism" had a broad meaning of "being oriented towards an oriental culture" in French in 1799
- Orientalism refers to an "ineradicable distinction between Western superiority and Oriental inferiority" (Edward Said, 1978)
Orientalist
- A researcher of Eastern matters, studying or seeking the Orient
- Scholars who conduct studies about the East in all aspects
- Examples of orientalists: anthropologists, sociologists, historians, and philologists who study the East
Examples of Oriental Studies
- SOAS University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies)
- The Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford
- Institute of Oriental Studies, University of Vienna
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Description
Learn about Orientalism, a Western academic discipline that studies the East, and its implications on power dynamics between the East and West. Explore the concepts and theories behind Orientalism, including its relation to colonialism and domination.
