Undergraduate Course: Islamic History 1a (IMES08016)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is an introduction to the history of the Islamic world from 500 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1) Basic understanding of Middle Eastern history 500-1050.
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: one 2-hour exam (55%)
Coursework: one essay of 2000 words (30%)
one mid-semester test (10%)
seminar participation (5%)
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Marsham
Tel: (0131 6)50 9872
Email: andrew.marsham@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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