An introduction to the peoples, cultures, and histories of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the 20th century, surveying the development of political and social institutions and exploring the emergence of key intellectual currents, political and religious varieties, and cultural trends within what is often wrongly construed as a monolithic regional culture. We explore a range of literary, architectural, artistic, and scientific sources from pre-modern and modern Islamicate societies and study of the daily lives and contributions of Muslims and non-Muslims alike, highlighting a multi-layered representation of complex and vibrant Middle Eastern societies.

College Core Curriculum (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks

Sections (Fall 2021)

CORE-UA 9511-000 (23964)
08/30/2021 – 12/10/2021 Tue,Thu
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Morning)
at NYU Shanghai (Global)
Instructed by

CORE-UA 9511-000 (23965)
08/30/2021 – 12/10/2021 Mon
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)
at NYU Shanghai (Global)
Instructed by