HY131 – Civilization in the Middle East
Examines large-scale social structures and the question of 'ordinary' men and women from the seventh century C.E. to the present. Through a range of historical approaches-cultural, intellectual, political and social-and an emphasis on close reading of primary materials, students explore in what ways the histories of Islamic Civilization, Western Civilization, African Civilization, and Central Asian Civilization were connected histories and how people in the Middle East have critiqued their own societies and those of their contemporaries. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques requirement. May meet either the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures or Social Inequality requirement.
Offerings
| Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/ Available | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2012 | Civilization in the Middle | Jane Murphy | TBA | 16/16 | 03/16/2012 | |
| Fall 2012 | Block 1 | Civilization in the Middle East | Jane Murphy | Palmer Hall 225 | 16/-1 | 06/18/2013 |