Course Description
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Course Name
Islamic Culture in Spain (In English)
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Host University
Universidad de Granada
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Location
Granada, Spain
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Area of Study
European Studies, History, Middle Eastern Studies, Multicultural Studies, Religion
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
General Description
The main objective of this subject is to give the students an overall view of the Arab-Islamic world
through its history and culture. Thus, the program is divided in five chapters that include Arab-Islamic history from its beginning to the present time, rendering special attention to the Islam as a fundamental religious and cultural phenomenon in Arab history, as well as to the socio-political development of al-Andalus.Evaluation
Final exam (50%). Attendance and active participation (25%). Accomplishment of the exercises
and programmed activities in the classroom, and homework (25%)Bibliography
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Harlow, England: Longman , 1996.
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SICKER, Martin. The Islamic World in Ascendancy from the Arab Conquests to the Siege of Vienna.
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