HIST 231
Fall 2009 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
RELI 253, MDST 251 |
This course surveys the historical development of Islamic civilization from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the rise of the "gunpowder empires" of the 16th century. Special emphasis will be placed on the unique cultural forms this civilization developed and the emergence of Islam as a world religion. This course primarily deals with the political, intellectual, and social history of the Muslim peoples of the Middle East and only secondarily with Islam as a system of religious belief. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HIST-MN)(HIST)(MDST-MN)(MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli)(RELI-MN) |
Major Readings:
Marshall Hodgson, THE VENTURE OF ISLAM, vols. 1 & 2.
THE KORAN
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two assigned papers 5-7 pages in length, four in-class quizzes, final registrar scheduled exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and class participation will be factored into final grade. |
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