Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2013
• Summer Quarter 2013
• Autumn Quarter 2013

Selim Sirri Kuru
NEAR E 210
Seattle Campus

Introduction to Islamic Civilization

Major developments in Islamic civilization from advent of Islam in seventh century to present. Islamic history, law, theology, and mysticism, as well as the politics, cultures, and literatures of the various Islamic societies. Offered: jointly with JSIS A 210.

Class description

Student learning goals

Time-lines of Islamic history

Vocabulary/Terminology relevant for scholarly study of Islam

Geography of Islam, modern Muslim-majority countries

Important historical characters in Islamic history

General method of instruction

Lectures and quiz sections. Students are expected to come to the lectures prepared.

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

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Modified:May 17, 2013