Islamic History 1 (U02153)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02153

This course is an introduction to the religious, political, social and cultural history of the Islamic world from 600 to 1258. The first semester covers the rise of Islam, the Arab conquests, and the early Islamic world empire. The second semester deals with the crusades and the impact of the nomadic Turkish and Mongol invasions.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Course Guide £3

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	12:10	13:00	Lecture Theatre, Robson Building	Med+Vet

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1) Basic understanding of Middle Eastern history 600-1300.

2) Enhanced ability to pose meaningful historical questions and to evaluate them critically.

3) Improved skills in research and written and oral presentation.

Assessment Information

Examination: two 2 hour exams (60%)
Coursework: two essays of 2000 words and tutorial contribution (40%)

Exemption from Spring exam for those with 60% and above.