GEO 2202 - Cultural Geography: Non – Arab Islamic Societies

Credits: 4
This course focuses on the geography of the non – Arab Islamic societies, their cultural traits and experiences. How have they interacted with the natural environment to create Islamic cultural environment? How have their cultural practices impacted Islam and the world? How has westernization impacted their identity, economic, political, and social practices, and vice versa? Among the geographic areas explored are: sub-Saharan Africa, Turkey, Central, South and South-East Asia. Diaspora experiences, especially in Europe and North America are also studied. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues after September 2001 attacks in the United States.
McDaniel Plan: International Nonwestern.