HIST120 Islamic Civilization | Agalar
Fields: Cultural and Intellectual; Empires and Colonialism; Politics, Law, Government; Religion and Society
Starting from its humble origins in the Arabian Peninsula during the seventh century, Islamic civilization underwent remarkable transformations, evolving into a global cultural force. This course offers an overview of the political, societal, cultural, and economic dynamics in the Islamic world, following a chronological structure. It spans from the era of Prophet Muhammad (570-632) to the emergence of Islamic gunpowder empires in the sixteenth century.
Online Asynchronous | Summer 2024
Material covered in this course includes:
- Religion
- Islam
- The Middle East
- Society and Culture
- Late Antiquity and Medieval History
Instructor for This Course
Saban Agalar
Ph.D. Candidate, History
3115 Francis Scott Key Hall
College Park
MD,
20742