HIST 281: Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization

HIST 281-001: Surv of Middle Eastern Civiliz
(Fall 2026)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Innovation Hall 132

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Section Information for Fall 2026

This course will provide an understanding of the history of Islamic civilization and the Middle East and North Africa from the 7th century to the turn of the 20th century. The course will cover Islamic history during the Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime, the expansion and consolidation of Islam across regions spanning North Africa to the Central Asia, the rise of Turkic states like the Ottoman empire, and other events that form the background to the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. This course also satisfies requirements for the Islamic Studies minor, Medieval Studies minor, and Middle East Studies concentration of the Global Affairs Major.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Survey of Middle Eastern history from rise of Islam to present, emphasizing processes that led to emergence of economic, cultural, social, and political institutions that characterize region today. Surveys period from rise of Islam in 570 to medieval period (ca. 1258) Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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