HIST 387: Topics in Global History

HIST 387-003: History of Central Asia
(Fall 2012)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW

Krug Hall 7

Section Information for Fall 2012

A history of Central Asia is a challenging undertaking. Although today Central Asia is considered a distinct region, unlike other regions of the world, Central Asia is not demarcated by geography, long-standing political boundaries, or a self-contained history and culture. In fact, until the 19th century, Central Asia formed a central region of the Islamic world and as such politically, economically and culturally connected to the Middle East and South Asia. This course will trace how the introduction of Islam into the region in the 8th century facilitated the assimilation of nomadic peoples into local states and economies that in turn impacted surrounding regions such as the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and Europe, and resulted in the pivotal role that the region has played in the global balance of power, especially in the modern period. By the end of this course, students should have a familiarity with the main events, dynamics and debates surrounding the history of Central Asia in the pre-modern period and modern periods, or between the 8th-20th centuries.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3-6

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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