HIS 3770 - World of Islam

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor

Description: This course surveys Islamic civilization from its origins in the Middle East through its expansion into Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the seventh century to the present. It covers the political and military history of the Islamic Empire, as well as its cultural, religious, and scientific achievements. Considerable attention is also paid to the relationship between Islamic societies and states and their European and American counterparts.