History

HIS 156C Living Egyptian History in the City of Cairo

Traces the history of the Egyptian capital of Cairo beginning with the establishment of the city following its conquest by Arab armies in the seventh century and ending in our contemporary moment. Through a deep engagement with space and place, course considers how Cairo evolved throughout different political regimes, what the influence of politics has been on life and space in the city, and how the meaning and experience of urban space has changed over centuries.

Credits

5

General Education Code

CC

Instructor

Jennifer Derr