History of the Arab-Muslim civilisation

lglor1534  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

History of the Arab-Muslim civilisation
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2022-2023
Teacher(s)
De Callatay Godefroid; Ducène Jean-Charles (compensates De Callatay Godefroid);
Language
French
Main themes
This course provides an introduction to the history of Arab-Muslim civilisation, focusing on the first ten centuries of this history (7th-17th centuries). It will cover the dawn of Islam and the time of revelation, the Rāshidūn, the Umayyads of Damascus, the Abbasid revolution, the generalized fragmentation of the empire, the crusades, Andalus, the Mongol invasions, the Mameluks, and the era of the three great empires (Ottoman, Safavid, and Mogul).
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 to understand the issues of Islamic history;
 
2 have a basic knowledge of the scientific approach to modern research;
 
3 use the main tools in the field (dictionaries, encyclopaedias, bibliographies, monographs and articles, online resources);
 
4 conduct personal research on specific topics in the field and write a limited essay on an aspect of the history of the Arab-Muslim world.
 
Content
Introduction to the history of Arab-Muslim civilisation, focusing on the first ten centuries of this history (7th-17th centuries).
Teaching methods
The course is lectured, but involves the active participation of students.
Evaluation methods
The final grade is awarded on the basis of an oral examination on the course material and active participation in the course.
Other information
Students are provided with a syllabus consisting of reading notes and an orientation bibliography.
Faculty or entity
EHAC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Minor in Oriental Studies

Minor in Sciences of Religions (discipline to complement the major)

Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies

Minor in Arabic language and Islamic civilization

Master [120] in Sciences of Religions

Minor in Medieval Studies

Minor in Sciences of Religions (openness)

Minor "Decentering History: Subalternities and postcolonial Studies"