HIST 333 - History of American Muslims

Credit Hours: 4
The history of Muslims in America is far more complex, varied, and deep-rooted than is generally assumed. This is an interactive course that introduces students to the experiences and perspectives of Muslim communities in the United States. Students explore the ways in which Muslims have lived and practiced Islam at the intersections of (American) life since their arrival in the 1500s as part of colonial expeditions and later as enslaved Africans. Students also learn about how Islam itself has been understood, explained, and distorted in the American public sphere at various moments in history. Topics include Muslim engagement in various national and global justice movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, #BlackLivesMatter, and the Women’s March in Washington, DC. Course materials may include documentaries, popular media, films, music, literary texts, social media, and museum visits.