Islamic Spain: Past and Present (English)

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Explore the Islamic cultures intertwined in Spanish identity, learn how to interpret architectural styles, acquire the foundations of art history and develop a working knowledge of the current debates involving Islam in Spain through the readings in history, memoirs, poetry, anthropology and migrations studies. Learn about Spain's Muslim past and present as a destination for Arab and Muslim immigrants, tourists and converts. Distinct assignments for students with and without proficiency in Spanish when taught concurrently with SPAN 3600 Islamic Spain: Past and Present. Does not count towards Spanish major or minor. Spanish students should enroll in SPAN 3600 .