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Oct 23, 2026
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HUM 1611 - Arab History and Cultures
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course presents an overview of Arab history and cultures. Students will explore the developments and experiences of Arabs through a study of geography, governance, religion, ethnicity, gender, class, the arts and humanities, and daily life. In addition to a historical context, the course will include current political and social issues pertaining to relations between Arabs and non-Arabs throughout the world.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06B: The Humanities and Fine Arts, Goal 08: Global Perspective
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of variety within Arab history and culture, including scientific contributions, dialects, and other cultural manifestations.
- Articulate the value of art, music, and literary traditions found within Arab cultures.
- Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of cultural (e.g. social, religious, linguistic) and political differences and similarities between the cultures under study and their own.
- Understand social concerns from historical, political, geographical, and economic perspectives.
- Synthesize materials presented in the course.
- Articulate the use of such understanding (above) for informed global citizens.
Major Areas of Course Content
- History of indigenous Arabs
- History, geography, economy, and political structures of the countries
- Current events impacting Arab individuals and culture: social, political, environmental concerns
- Daily life: education, religion and philosophy
- Customs and traditions (e.g. rituals, legends, and folklore)
- The Arts: literature (in translation), art, music, and/or film
- Coexistence of Abrahamic religions in history
- Arab-Israeli conflict
- Arab Spring
- Arab stereotypes
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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