Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

HIST 359 - HUMOR IN ISLAMIC SOCIETY

Long Title: HUMOR AND ENTERTAINMENT IN ISLAMIC SOCIET
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Course investigates humor and entertainment in Islamic societies from the early Islamic period to the 20th century. Reading and discussion of texts from the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish literary traditions, and analysis of genres and entertainment values. Cross-list: RELI 358.