Islamic History 1 (U02153)

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

This course is an introduction to the history of the Islamic world from 550 to 1600 CE. The first semester 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) and its fragmentation into a ‘commonwealth’ of successor states (550–1050). The second semester surveys the Islamic world from 1050–1600, including the Seljuk Turks, the Crusades, the Mongol invasions, the formation of the Ottoman and Safavid empires and the expansion of Islam into Africa and and Central and South Asia.

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 : 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
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 550-1600.

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

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