Apr 27, 2024  
University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HUM-4050: Mesh of Civilzations: Islam & the West

The course is designed to provide an overview of the historical interweaving of ‘western’ and ‘Islamic’ cultures. The course focuses on the Mediterranean region, the emergence of the Islamic empires, the involvement of the European colonial powers and the United States. The core values of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and its impact on the development of the European Renaissance is also explored. The course also traces the history, ideologies and arts of colonialism and resistance in the Islamic world, including that of women. The present globalized economic and cultural system is also highlighted.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science



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