The course introduces the main events and themes of Islamic history and civilization and their place in world history. Topics include: Muhammad and the Qur’an, the Islamic legal system, social structure and political institutions, literature, philosophy, theology, art and architecture, medicine and science, interaction with Europe, the Crusades, and trade. Antirequisite(s): History 2606E and the former History 2161. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. back to top
