Students will learn the history of Muslims in the USA beginning with the European conquest of the Americas through present time. The course will discuss major events, fields, and debates that continue to shape American Muslim attitudes, priorities, inequalities and interactions. From media to fashion, sports to politics, medicine to commerce, stigma to discrimination, or race to sect, the course incorporates a variety of voices frequently positioned as representative of “American Muslims” along with the critical issues and arguments in the field of Muslim American Studies. Beyond the depth and breadth of topic area knowledge, through this course, students will gain critical research, writing, and presentation skills that will benefit them regardless of their primary concentration.

Course Requirements:

Some assignments will be submitted asynchronously and in-class presentations will be presented synchronously.

Class Format:

This course will use Canvas for all asynchronous online components. Synchronous weekly meetings will be conducted through Zoom. Students should have access to an internet connected computer, a camera and microphone.