HIST0108A-S10
Early Islam and Middle East
The Early History of Islam and the Middle East
This course is an introduction to the history of Islamic civilizations from the advent of Islam around 610 C.E. to the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The principal geographic areas covered are the Middle East and North Africa. Since "Islam" encompasses not simply a religion but an entire cultural complex, this course will trace the development of religious, political, economic, and social institutions in this region. Topics covered include the early Islamic conquests, the rise of religious sectarianism, gender relations, and the expansion of Islamic empires. Pre-1800. 3 hrs lect./disc.
This course is an introduction to the history of Islamic civilizations from the advent of Islam around 610 C.E. to the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The principal geographic areas covered are the Middle East and North Africa. Since "Islam" encompasses not simply a religion but an entire cultural complex, this course will trace the development of religious, political, economic, and social institutions in this region. Topics covered include the early Islamic conquests, the rise of religious sectarianism, gender relations, and the expansion of Islamic empires. Pre-1800. 3 hrs lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2010
- Location:
- Axinn Center 229(AXN 229)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 8, 2010 to May 10, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Febe Armanios
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL HIS SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22555
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0108
- Section Identifier:
- A