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Courses - Spring 2023
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ARCH428L
Selected Topics in Architectural History; Islam in Africa: Architecture and Culture
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ARCH 225/226 or equivalent.

This seminar introduces students to the architecture of Muslim societies in north, west, and east Africa. We cover the medieval and early modern periods, the impact of European colonialism, and Africa since independence. A particular focus is how architecture and religious practice inform one another, and how they are shaped by local, regional, and global networks and ideas.