Islam and the West (DHP-P260)

Fall 2026 · DHP P260 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Going beyond the simplistic notion of a great civilization divide, this course puts the categories ‘Islam’ and ‘the West’ under the spotlight of historical and comparative analysis. After providing some essential background, the course concentrates on the colonial and postcolonial encounter between Muslim and Western societies and polities with special, but not exclusive reference to the South Asian subcontinent. Organized along historical and thematic lines, the course focuses on the overlapping domains of culture and politics, thought and practice, to elucidate aspects of dialogue, tension, and confrontation between the worlds of Islam and the West.

Course codes: DHP-P260, HIST-0147, HIST 0147, HIST0147, HIST-147, HIST 147, HIST147

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