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Early Modern Iran: Continuity and Change (HISTORY 281L)
GLOBAL
131L
Instructors
Ghereghlou, K. (PI)
Section Number
1
This course is an opportunity and invitation to explore themes and topics in politics and society in Iran from 1500 to 1900 CE. The course invites students to read, discuss, and reflect on trends and events that shaped early modern politics and society in Iran through the lens of primary and secondary sources, including narrative and archival sources in translation. Topics include the changing dynamics of state-building, religious transition, revivalist movements, women in politics and society, modernization paths in response to European global hegemony, and center-periphery relations concerning linguistic and religious minorities.
Grading
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Requirements
WAY-SI
Units
3
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Course Tags
Minor Core
Minor Elective
Academic Year
Quarter
Autumn
Section Days
Tuesday
Start Time
1:30 PM
End Time
4:20 PM
Location
160-B35