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Film Screening

Posted on October 25, 2010 by wpadmin

Title: Film ScreeningLocation: NAFSA Region 3 in New OrleansLink out: Click hereDescription: Screening and discussionStart Time: 14:00Date: 2010-10-26

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Student Survey
A. PERSONAL BACKGROUND OF STUDENT
1. University Name:
2. Other University (Not Listed Above):
3. Male/Female:
4. Male Female
5. Major:
6. Minor:
7. Ethnic background:
8. Religious Affiliation:
9. How often do you attend a religious service?
10. Once or twice a year Once a month Once a week or more?
11. Have you ever traveled outside the USA/Canada?
12. Yes No
13. Have you ever visited a Muslim country?
14. Yes No
15. Have you ever participated in an intercultural dialog?
16. Many times Sometimes Very little Not at all
17. If yes, how often do you meet?
18. Once or twice a year Once a month Once a week or more?
B. PERCEPTIONS OF ISLAM
1. What is your opinion of Islam?
2. Not favorable at all Not too favorable Somewhat favorable Very favorable Don't know Refused
3. What is the basis of your knowledge of Islam?
4. Class lecture Personal reading Media Friends and family
5. Other (please describe):
6. From what you have observed, what is the general view of US citizens towards Muslims?
7. Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very negative Don't know Refused
8. How would you describe the representation of Muslims in the US media?
9. Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very negative Don't know Refused
10. Depends (please describe):
11. How much do you feel that the media’s portrayal of Muslims influences your own perspective?
12. A lot Some Very little Not at all
13. Which of the following words would you say are associated with Muslims by US citizens? Please check:
14. Hospitality Crime Faith Violence Humour Terrorism Tradition Intolerance Extremism Oppressive Sexism Mysterious Emotional Family Open Architecture Machismo Kindness
15. Other:
16. Which of these words would you associate with Muslims yourself? Please check:
17. Hospitality Crime Faith Violence Humour Terrorism Tradition Intolerance Extremism Oppressive Sexism Mysterious Emotional Family Open Architecture Machismo Kindness
18. Other:
19. Thinking honestly about your feelings, how much anxiety, if any, do you feel about Muslims?
20. None at all A little Some A great deal Don't know Refused
21. What would you say has the strongest influence on your perception of Muslims? Please check:
22. News Media Pop culture Opinion of friends or family World events Politics Meeting Muslims Studies / Books Religious views
23. Other (please describe):
C. KNOWLEDGE OF ISLAM
1. How much knowledge would you say you have about Islam?
2. None at all Very little knowledge Some knowledge A great deal of knowledge Don't know Refused
3. Please find below some questions regarding your knowledge of the Muslim world. Please check the answer you think is the most accurate one:
4. Which country has the largest Muslim population in the world?
5. Saudi Arabia Egypt Indonesia Pakistan
6. Which of the following prophets are recognized and respected in Islam? (Note: all, some or none can be checked)
7. Mohammed Jesus Siddharta Moses Abraham Konfuzius
8. What percentage of the world’s Muslims is Arab?
9. 98% 66% 45% Less than 20%
10. Which country was the first to recognize the United States’ Independence?
11. France Germany Morocco Egypt United Kingdom
12. How many Muslims disapprove of the use of violence in the name of their religion?
13. around 90% around 70% around 50% around 30 % around 10%
D. VIEWS ON CURRENT AND FUTURE RELATIONS
1. To what extent do you think tensions between Western and Muslim countries exist?
2. None at all A little Some A great deal Don't know Refused
3. In your opinion, what are the primary reasons for tensions between Western and Muslim countries?
4. a. Religious differences b. Cultural differences c. Political differences d. Economics or distribution of wealth and resources e. Lack of education f. Lack of interaction of the peoples g. Fear of the unknown.
5. Other:
6. In your view, which of the following areas of improvement are necessary for peace building between the Western and Arab/Muslim world? Please rank the following areas between 1 and 5 (1 for most important, 5 for least important):
7. a. Economic:
8. 1 2 3 4 5
9. b. Political:
10. 1 2 3 4 5
11. c. Military:
12. 1 2 3 4 5
13. d. Psychological:
14. 1 2 3 4 5
15. e. Spiritual:
16. 1 2 3 4 5
17. f. Social:
18. 1 2 3 4 5
19. In your opinion, what are the primary qualities of interaction that are missing between Western and Muslim countries? Please rank the following qualities (1 for most important, 5 for least important):
20. a. openness to learn about each other’s culture
21. 1 2 3 4 5
22. b. interest to meet each other
23. 1 2 3 4 5
24. c. skills of intercultural communication
25. 1 2 3 4 5
26. d. ability to listen to each other
27. 1 2 3 4 5
28. e. respect for each other
29. 1 2 3 4 5
E. FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS:
1. In your view, what specific issues or topics most inhibits the possibility of interreligious or political dialogue with Muslims?
2. In your view, what factors are most likely to facilitate or promote interreligious or political dialogue with Muslims?
3. Do you have any final comments you would like to offer (e.g. regarding attitudes towards Islam; relations between Western and Muslim countries, etc.)?
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