HIST0109X-F11
Islam & Mid. East Since 1453
Discussion
History of Islam and the Middle East, Since 1453
This course is an introduction to the major institutions that evolved under the aegis of what we might call Islamic civilization since the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The principal geographic areas covered are the Middle East and North Africa. Major topics include the rise of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires, Western intervention and colonialism, nationalism and state formation, and the challenges of and responses to modernization. Pre-1800. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
This course is an introduction to the major institutions that evolved under the aegis of what we might call Islamic civilization since the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The principal geographic areas covered are the Middle East and North Africa. Major topics include the rise of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires, Western intervention and colonialism, nationalism and state formation, and the challenges of and responses to modernization. Pre-1800. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2011
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 125(MAC 125)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Friday (Sep 12, 2011 to Dec 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Discussion
- Instructors:
- Febe Armanios
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91847
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0109
- Section Identifier:
- X