Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

HIST 168 - THE WORLD OF ARABIAN NIGHTS

Long Title:
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: FRESHMAN SEMINAR: THE WORLD OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS ***** Seminar on the social and cultural world of the stories of the 1001 nights. Readings and discussions reveal how they became famous in Europe and a source for western images of the Islamic World. Source materials range from translations and similar stories from different traditions to modern movies and TV shows. ***** Also offered as FSEM 168 and MDST 168. ***** Limited enrollment. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Sanders