— Great Cities of Arab Middle East & South Asia
In-depth examination of the great cities of North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia as cultural and historical artifacts. Topics include: the concept of the Islamic city, processes of modernity, and representations that reinforce imagination, memory and personal identity.
Topics
- the concept of the Islamic city
- processes of modernity
- and representations that reinforce imagination
- memory and personal identity
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: In-depth examination of the great cities of North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia as cultural and historical artifacts. Topics include: the concept of the Islamic city, processes of modernity, and representations that reinforce imagination, memory and personal identity. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027