HISTORY 3355: The Early Islamic Conquests (CE 630-750)
Ohio State University
Utilizing new historical methods for reading and interpreting the sparse contemporary and near contemporary testimonies for this historical period, this course explores how these testimonies, both Muslim and non-Muslim, continue to challenge historians to revise the history of the Islamic conquests. In this course a strong focus is placed on reading primary source materials in translation. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Islam 3355. Cross-listed in Islam.
Average GPA: 3.44
Grade distribution records: 55 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 28 | 50.9% |
| A- | 12 | 21.8% |
| B+ | 1 | 1.8% |
| B | 5 | 9.1% |
| B- | 1 | 1.8% |
| C+ | 2 | 3.6% |
| C | 3 | 5.5% |
| D | 1 | 1.8% |
| F | 2 | 3.6% |
Based on 55 student grade records across 3 terms.