HIST 2119 - Introduction to Middle Eastern History

Institution:

University of North Georgia

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gc.peachnet.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 717-3639

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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