History of the Islamic World (R)

3 cr · Undergraduate

From Mecca to Jakarta to Karachi to Dearborn, this course surveys the world history of Islamic communities, nations, and empires since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Topics include the rise and fall of Islamic empires in the 8th through 19th centuries, as well as 20th and 21st century Muslim communities and political movements in national and transnational contexts. May not be held with HIST 2110 when titled "History of the Islamic World."