Islamic Civilisations

Course aim

To develop understanding of the factors that led to the rise and fall of great Islamic empires. To develop students' understanding of the conditions in which various Islamic empires originated, and the relationships between religion, power, culture and economy in their creation. To enhance students’ understanding of the interconnectedness between Islam and other civilisations, such as the Greek and the Western civilisations, by examining some contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy and medicine.

Course content

Students will explore the origins and evolution of great Islamic empires and the various causes for their rise and fall. Students will develop understanding of the origins of Islamic civilisation, the people/leaders and circumstances that shaped it, and some their contributions to the political, religious, economic and social landscape. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the relationship between the Islamic civilisation and the Greek civilisation, and the impacts of this relationship on the making of Europe.

Textbook(s)

Lapidus, IM 2014, A history of Islamic societies, third edition, Cambridge University Press, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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