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Islamic Culture in Spain
Spanish Language & Liberal Arts Program
Granada, Spain
Dates: 6/30/26 - 7/30/26
Islamic Culture in Spain
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Granada
Location: Granada, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Other Subject Area: Sociology, Spanish
Instruction in: Spanish
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 1.5
Contact Hours: 22
DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the varied influences the Islamic culture has had on Spain's history, language, architecture and culture. The curriculum is divided into two parts. First, a general description of the Arab-Islamic world and culture will be explored. Second, the Arab-Islamic history in Spain, and more specifically in Andalucia, will be examined. Topics covered include Mohammad, origins of the Islamic religion, the Koran, and Andalusia under Islamic rule. Students may be required to attend occasional cultural activities or to visit Granada sites such as the Alhambra.
Course contact hrs: 22.5
Course contact hrs: 22.5