Discovering the Islamic Classi

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Classical Islamic Civilization produced innumerable works of history, literature, science, philosophy, and theology. This class offers the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with a diverse selection of these writings in Classical Arabic, focusing on both canonical names as well as more eclectic authors and genres. Emphasis is given on close readings in Arabic, utilizing the tools of philological study to advance the study of topics of interest in social and intellectual history.