Cultures of the Middle East with Rasha Abdulhadi
In this series of 4 evening lecture-discussions, we will explore the different eras and regional cultures of the Middle East. This series presents the story of Middle Eastern and Islamic civilizations as the protagonists of their own story. Each lecture will discuss a different era of Middle Eastern history: ancient cultures to Muhammed, the Islamic Empire and Renaissance, the colonial Middle East, and the modern epoch. In addition to revealing the rich texture of a specific time period, each class will also feature a secondary discussion of a region in the Middle East: the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, the Tigris/Euphrates valley, and Asia Minor. In telling new stories about these regions, we’ll consider the scientists, poets, political movements, theology, technology, and language that have shaped those stories.
| Dates: | 4 sessions of 3 hours each, Every Tuesday in January 2010 (5,12, 19, 26) |
| Course Fee: | $30/ session, $110/entire series (Enroll for all or individually) |
| Location: | Viroqua, WI |
| Enrollment: | 5-20 students |