Islamic History 1a (U02151)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02151

This course is an introduction to the history of the Islamic world from 550 to 1050 CE. It covers the pre-Islamic background to Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the Arab conquests, the formation of the first Muslim world empire (the Caliphate), the development of religio-political sectarian division (notably ‘Sunni’ and ‘Shi‘i’ Islam) and the fragmentation of the Caliphate into a ‘commonwealth’ of successor states.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? 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 : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	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 550-1050.

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

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