Course Objective #1

Identify the main characteristics and features of Islamic art, including those apparent in calligraphy, "Arts of the Book," Islamic architecture, and the music or "soundscapes" of the Islamic world.

Course Objective #2

Gain content knowledge about the history, development, and influences on and of Islamic art.

Course Objective #3

Find entry points in the curriculum for teaching Islamic art.

Course Logistics

Dates Summer 2027 Grade Levels Supported: For all educators of grades K-12 Course Format: Online, asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 22.5 PDPs  Graduate Credit: 1 optional graduate credit available ($180) with credit accreditation through Southern New Hampshire University Fee: $750 (contact us at [email protected] to enroll in the course using a Purchase Order)

Massachusetts Standards & Professional Alignment

 [6.T3F.2] Explain Islam’s historical relationship to Judaism and Christianity as monotheistic religions;  [6.T3F.3] Describe the life and teachings of Muhammad (570c. 632 CE) and the significance of the Qur’an as the primary source of Islamic beliefs; [6.T3g.1] Describe the impact of encounters through trade, cultural exchange, and conquest among the societies and empires in the region, in particular, exchanges on land routes of the Silk Roads linking Europe, the steppes of West Asia, East Asia, and Africa, and the goods, languages, and cultural motifs exchanged;  [6.T3g2] Use information from primary and secondary sources to research contributions of one of the ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Phoenician, Israelite, Islamic, and Eurasian societies to the modern world;  [WHI.T4] Philosophy, the arts, science and technology c. 1200 to 1700

Course Overview

5 Chapters · 38 Lessons

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      Course Overview

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      Image Credits

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      Windows to the Islamic World: Art, Architecture, and Music Course Syllabus

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      Islamic Art Gallery Assignment Guidelines

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      Course Guidelines

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      Discussion Forum Guidelines

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      Graduate Credit Assignment & Registration Information

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      Session One Readings & Activities

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      What is the "Islamic World" Anyway?

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      Readings

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      Videos

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      Web Activity

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      Islamic Art Gallery Assignment Tasks

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      Discussion Forum: Session One

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      Additional Resources (Optional)

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      Session Two Readings & Activities

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      Readings

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      Videos

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      Web Activity

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      Islamic Art Gallery Assignment Tasks

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      Discussion Forum: Session Two

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      Additional Resources (Optional)

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      Session Three Readings & Activities

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      Readings

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      Videos

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      Web Activity

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      Islamic Art Gallery Assignment Tasks

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      Discussion Forum: Session Three

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      Additional Resources (Optional)

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      Session Four Readings & Activities

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      Readings

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      Videos

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      Web Activity

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      Islamic Art Gallery Assignment Tasks

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      Discussion Forum: Session Four

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      Post-Course Survey

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      Discussion Forum: Islamic Art Gallery Submission

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      Graduate Credit Project Submission

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