MEDVL 250RThe History of Islamic Civilization from Late Antiquity to 1300

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Medieval Studies
Cross-listed: SI 250R

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course surveys the diverse history of Islamic societies from the seventh to the 13th century. The primary focus is on the central Islamic lands from Egypt to Iran. In addition to the standard narrative, the course also examines salient aspects of Islamic civilization on a thematic basis.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

SI 121R recommended.

Leads to

SI 390R

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2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention MEDVL 250R, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2021

Jul 15, 2021 Did anyone take SI 250R/MEDVL 250R: The History of Islamic Civilization from Late Antiquity to 1300? 2 points, 0 comments

u/jaanuG: “Kinda interested in the topic but I don't want to take a too high effort course. Can anyone here give me an idea about how the course is?”

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Fall 2017

Oct 28, 2017 Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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