Islamic History

History 340: Islam, Politics, and Society in History U 5

Elaboration of prophetic message of Islam into governing principles of Islamic polity and society;evolution of these principles over the centuries. Au Qtr. Not open to students with credit for 258. SS Admis Cond course.

History 540.01: Islamic Society, 610-1258 U G 5

Origins and early development of selected fundamental Islamic institutions in their historical and cultural context. Not open to students with credit for 641.

History 540.02: History of Iran U G 5

A history of Iran in the Islamic period, focusing on nomadic-urban interaction and Iranian culture. WI Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.

History 540.03: Ottoman Empire, 1300-1800 U G 5

The Ottoman Empire from frontier warrior band to world power to "Sick Man of Europe"; factors in upsurge and decline; cultural interaction with the West. Findley. Prereq: Prior course work on Middle Eastern history or Islamic culture is strongly recommended. Not open to students with credit for 642.

History 540.04: Middle East in the 19th Century U G 5

Modernization of the Middle East, from the early autocratic modernizes to the 19th century; economic, social, and intellectual transformations; modern Middle East in world perspective. Prereq: Prior course work on Middle Eastern history or Islamic culture is strongly recommended. Not open to students with credit for 644.

History 540.05: Middle East in the 20th Century U G 5

Modernization of the Middle East in the 20th century. Prereq: Prior course work on Middle Eastern history or Islamic culture is strongly recommended. Not open to students with credit for 644.

History 441.01: Islamic Spain and North Africa U G 5

Major problems in history and culture of Islamic Spain (712-1492) and North Africa (641-present), including Egypt; special emphasis on nomadism and revivalism. Not open to students with credit for 640.

History 441.02: History of Islam in Africa U G 5

Examination of the history and spread off Islam in Africa and its impact on African social, economic, and political institutions. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 121 or 122, or AfAm&ASt 121 or 122; or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 643 or AfAm&ASt 643.

History 542.01: Intellectual and Social Movements in the Muslim World

Examination of significant Muslim intellectual and social movements from the advent of Islam until the present. Hathaway. WI Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Background courses in Middle Eastern history, culture, or politics are recommended but no required. Not open to students with credit for 654.

History 543.02: Islamic India U G 5

The Sultanate and Mughal Empires (1000-1707 A.D.); emphasis on imperial institutions and the interaction of Hindu and Muslim societies. Dale. Not open to students with credit for 645.02

History 727: Studies in Islamic History U G 5

Selected topics in Islamic history and historiography. Dale, Findley, and Hathaway. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr. hrs.

History 827: Seminar in the History of the Islamic World G 5

Research topic to be announced. Dale, Findley, and Hathaway. Each decimal subdivision repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr. hrs.