Islamic History 1b (U02152)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-U02152

This course is an introduction to the religious, political, social and cultural history of the Islamic world from 945 to 1258. It covers the break-up of the Abbasid Caliphate into smaller states, the Crusades, and the impact of the nomadic Turkish and Mongol invasions. It examines the Sunni/Shi'ite divisions and the role of jihad in medieval Islamic society.

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 : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	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 945-1258.

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

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