HIST0108A-F19
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. 2 hrs lect./1 hr. 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. 2 hrs lect./1 hr. disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2019
- Location:
- Axinn Center 100(AXN 100)
- Schedule:
- 12:30pm-1:20pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Febe Armanios
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL HIS MDE SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92327
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0108
- Section Identifier:
- A