HIST 1185 — Introduction to Middle Eastern History
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Relies on historical and literary sources, as well as such other cultural artifacts as architecture and photography, and focuses on interaction and changing relations and perceptions between Europe and the Middle East. Surveys the major political and economic events that have linked the trajectory of both civilizations, as well as broad patterns of human activity, such as migrations, conversions, and, cultural exchange. Emphasizes the commonality of encounters, and analyzes the construction of an “other” and its enduring legacy in modern times.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 13 | 30 | 43% | 17.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 26 | 30 | 87% | 4.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 14 | 30 | 47% | 16.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 100% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 100%
Common patterns: TF (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Ilham Khuri-Makdisi (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (HIST course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All HIST courses · Plan it at numap.app