3.00 Credits
THis course presents works in English translation originally composed in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish from the sixth to the fifteenth century A.D. Genres and topics include poetry, prose, epic, Andalusian writings, philosophy, Sufi mysticism, biography of the prophet Muhammad, and pre-Islamic poetry. We will examine the changing roles of literature through these historical periods. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..