HIST 425 (10) - Foreign Cultures

Foreign Cultures/Islamic

Durham   Liberal Arts :: History
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Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 56552
Introduces the culture of a particular nation or region; preparation for experiencing a foreign culture. Consult department for listing of topics. Course meets the History major requirement for Group II or III, depending on the topic.
Section Comments: Topic: Islamic Culture & Civilization.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): HIST 425H, HIST 425W
Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)
Instructors: Ethel Wolper

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/25/2022 5/9/2022 TR 9:40am - 11:00am HORT 215
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ISLAMIC CULTURE & CIVILIZATION
HIST 425 sec. 10

Welcome to History 425! This course introduces you to the cultures and civilizations of the Islamic world. It teaches you how to understand the rise of Islam and the associated geographies, artifacts, and nation states associated with the Islamic world. We will study the rise of Egypt, Turkey and Persia through a selection of historical novels, poetry and graphic novels. In our final unit we will address questions about the role of Islam in the contemporary world.Welcome to History 425! This course introduces you to the cultures and civilizations of the Islamic world. It teaches you how to understand the rise of Islam and the associated geographies, artifacts, and nation states associated with the Islamic world. We will study the rise of Egypt, Turkey and Persia through a selection of historical novels, poetry and graphic novels. In our final unit we will address questions about the role of Islam in the contemporary world. Course meets the History major requirement for Group III.