HIS 278 - History of the Islamic World I

Three Credits
Not Offered 2019-2020

This course explores the historical development of Islamic societies from the pre-Islamic period to roughly 1500 CE. We will develop a nuanced understanding of cultural, intellectual, spiritual, political and economic themes important to the formation of classical Islamic civilization, through studying primary texts in translation, visual arts and contemporary scholarship.

Course Applies to: Anthropology, Middle Eastern Studies
Note: Considered a World History.