Islamic History

The instructor will assign 2 papers. The topic of each paper will be posted on Desire2Learn one week before the paper is due. The paper should be double space, a minimum of 3 pages and a maximum of 5 pages long. Students are expected to use at least a total of 5 academic references (reference journal articles or books) in their papers. The paper will be graded based on 5 criteria: content, language/clarity, references, organization and completeness. Late papers will not be accepted unless accompanied by a documented excuse.

The purpose of the papers and the library paper is two-fold: 1) To stimulate students to think more profoundly about questions covered in the course and formulate their ideas on them; 2) To help students write effectively an historical essay.

This is the topic:-" For many, the history of the Muslim world from its beginning in the seventh century down to the end of the thirteenth century, has been marked both by a strong sense of unity and deep divisions. Do you agree with that characterization of the Muslim world during that period of time? Indicate why or why not. "