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Topics in History (242-0-70)

Topic

History of Medieval Muslim Empires

Instructors

Zachary Wright

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-254: Tues, Su 8:30AM - 10:10AM (AST)

Overview of class

This course provides an overview of the political, intellectual, and social history of the kingdoms ruling over Muslim societies from roughly 1400-1800 C.E. Case studies will include the Ottoman, Moghul, Safavid, and Songhay Empires. State formation in Central Asia and Morocco are also considered. Key thematic issues include the notion of the pre-modern state (dawla), the relationship of religion to politics, the diversity of local cultures within the Muslim world, and the social, political and religious roles of women in pre-modern Muslim societies.

Registration Requirements


  • Prerequisites: None

  • First-year students, sophomores and ABP Dual Enrolled students

  • Open for cross-registration

  • Satisfies Middle East Studies Minor & Africana Studies Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.