HI 281 - Islamic Civilization II

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is designed as a stand-alone complement to HI 280. Islamic Civilization II will examine the religion, politics, and culture of the Islamic world from the Mongol invasion of the 13th century, the rise of the Turkic peoples, the development and decline of the Ottoman Empire, through its fall at the end of WWI. Time permitting, the course will examine the independence of Middle Eastern territories, and the foundations of nationalism as a force in modern Islamic countries. Treatment will be both chronological and thematic, with use of films, maps and images to help set the scene for historic events. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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