HIST 243 - The Golden Age of Islam: History of the Muslim World to the 16th Century

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Historical overview of the rise of Islam in seventh century Arabia and the political, economic and cultural impact of subsequent expansion into Asia, Africa and Europe.

HIST 247 - Africa in the 20th and 21st Centuries: From Colonial Rule to Modern Nations

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

African history since the 19th century.

HIST 323 - The Middle East in the Making: 1300-1920

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The rise and demise of the Ottoman Empire. An overview of the religious, cultural and political making of current-day North Africa, Near and Middle East, and Eastern Mediterranean. HIST 111 and 112 are recommended but not required.