OSUN Theme: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sciences During the Islamic Golden Age
Term: January 29, 2024 – May 24, 2024Level: 100-Level
Day/Time: Monday; Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Instructor: Stephane Ipert, American University of Afghanistan
The development of Islamic knowledge from the 8th to 14th century started in Baghdad in the famous House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah, late 8th century), and experts from Central Asia were very dynamic there. It is certainly the missing link between the Antique sciences and the modern world which deserves to be discovered in the light of the latest research. Students will learn about the history of sciences in the Islamic world but more importantly, they will learn how to use and analyze primary and secondary sources from libraries, archives, and digital repositories. They will be able to use search tools and finding tools to be able to start research in their future studies.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS