The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World
Learn about all important events of the Arabic Medieval World through this online certificate course by Coursera.
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2 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Certification Course is a 100% online course that explores the historical significance of the Arabic Medieval World. The history course available on the Coursera platform has a flexible structure that is convenient for candidates. The course will take the candidates to the Middle Ages and marketplaces of Cairo along with historiographical debates.
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Training will be led by Prof Dr. Petra Sijpesteijn of Leiden University. The course will be taught through video lectures, reading materials, and engaging practice exercises to enhance the knowledge of learners. Once all course procedures are completed, candidates will receive The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Certification by Coursera and Leiden University.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- Video lectures
- Practice exercises
- Academic readings
- Graded assignments
- Peer feedback
- English medium
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in English, French, Portuguese (European), German, Russian, Spanish.
Programme Offerings
- Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- 100% Online
- English medium
- English Subtitles
- financial aid
- video lectures
- Practice Exercises
- Academic Readings
- Graded Assignments
- peer feedback.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World is -
| Fees components | Amount |
| Certificate fees | Rs. 2,699 |
What you will learn
After completing the Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Certification Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- The Medieval Islamic City
- Travel & Religion
- Trade
- Power Play
- Arabic Science
- Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World
Who it is for
The course is designed for anyone interested in history and historical places.
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below - https://www.coursera.org/learn/medieval-arabia
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction
- How to succeed in your online class?
Readings
- Meet the instructor & her team
- How to subscribe for J-stor
Plugin
- Discover The World at Leiden University [video]
Videos
- The Islamic City
- The Hammam
Readings
- Podcast explained
- Introduction to the Islamic City
- Islamic City - Historic Myth, Islamic Essence, and Contemporary Relevance
- Hospitals
- Further Reading
- Source Material: Medical commentary
Assignments
- Why Islamic?
- Islamic - Historic Myth, Contemporary Relevance
- The Medieval Islamic City
- Arabic versus Greek
Plugin
- Podcast: Dr. Al Razi's city tour of Baghdad
Videos
- Hajj Darb Zuybada
- Minorities and different Islams
- Shrines
- Amulets (on location Volkenkunde Museum)
Readings
- Podcast Explained
- Source Material: Photos of Snouck
- Jews in the Middle East and Europe
- Origins of the Schism
- Optional reading: Western Arabia in the Leiden Collections10m
- Further Reading
- Traveling to Jerusalem
- Visiting Al-Haram al-Sharif
Assignments
- Muslim - Jewish relations
- Religion
- The Ascent to Heaven
Plugin
- Podcast: performing the Hajj
Videos
- The Effects of Trade on Islamic Society
- Porcelain
- Legal Inventions
- The Slave Trade
- Orientalism
Readings
- Podcast explained
- The traveling of Goods and Ideas: Vikings & Dirhams
- Udovitch - Legal Innovations
- Muslim Slaves in Early Modern Europe: A Forgotten History of Slavery
- Optional reading: Slave Traders and Karimi Merchants during the Mamluk Period: A Comparative Study
- Further Reading
- Focusing on 19th Century Orientalist Views
Assignments
- Legal Innovations
- Trade & Orientalism
- Naked versus Veiled
- Orientalist or not?
Plugin
- Podcast: The Slave Trader at the Samarkant Market
Videos
- Harems: Myth & Reality
- The Pen and the Sword
- What made the Mamluk army possible and when did it change?
Readings
- Podcast explained
- Optional: Shajarat al-Durr
- Political Intercession at Court
- The Pen and the Sword
- Optional: Mamluks through European Eyes
- Further Reading
- Jonathan Brown's view on Slavery
Assignments
- Political Intercession at Court
- Power Play
Plugin
- Podcast: the Mother of the Caliph
Videos
- 1001 inventions part 1
- 1001 inventions part 2
- The Travel of a Book (translation movement)
- The traveling of knowledge (University Library Leiden)
Readings
- Podcast explained
- Arabic Science
- The traveling of Medical knowledge
- Transcultural experiences
- Optional: Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction
- Further Reading
- Creating Arabic collections in Europe
Assignments
- Science
- Creating a collection
Plugins
- Podcast: The story of Ziryab (Cordoba, Andalusia)
- VIDEO British Museum Astrolabe. Courtesy of the British Museum
Video
Diverse world; Dynamic world; Connected world. Use & abuse of history
Instructors
Leiden University, Leiden Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of the course is approximately 2 weeks.
No, The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Online Course does not support placement options.
Yes, learners can get a certificate after completing the course successfully.
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World Course can be easily accessed on the Coursera learning platform.
Yes, there is an option to attend the course for free which gives you access to the course materials except for graded items.