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MELC 173 - Topics in the History of Central Asia and the Turks

Middle Eastern Languages and CulturesUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MELC

Course Number

173

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Topics in the History of Central Asia and the Turks

Course Description

A survey of the main themes in the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic history of Central Asia and adjacent regions, principally from the rise of Islam down to the present. The first half of the course will deal with the Iranian element in Central Asia, and particularly with the Tajiks. The second half will be devoted to the Turks, including their history and expansion, not only in Central Asia but also in Anatolia and South East Europe.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Breadth

Historical Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Repeat Rules

Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6