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2009-2010 Gainesville State College Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIST 2119 - Introduction to Middle Eastern History

This course explores the history of the Middle East from around the sixth century C.E. until the present.  The class focus is mainly on the religious, political, and social developments in the region, emphasizing in particular the rise and spread of Islam, the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Muslim world, and the influence of foreign powers and ideas on regional development.  Topics such as religious diversity and cultural nuance, the contributions of Muslim societies, Western imperialism, regional nationalisms, and the role of resurgent Islam all figure prominently in the course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite:  READ 0099

Hours:
3.0

Location Offered: Gainesville