Reading Arabic Mathematical Texts from the Islamic Tradition
ARABIC 143
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Description
This tutorial introduces students to selected Arabic mathematical texts from the Islamic intellectual tradition, with a focus on works by ʿAlī ibn Muḥammad al-Qalaṣādī and Bahāʾ al-Dīn al-ʿĀmilī. Through close reading of primary sources, students will explore historical approaches to arithmetic, algebra, and mathematical notation while developing skills in reading and interpreting premodern Arabic scientific literature. Knowledge of Advanced Arabic is required.
Recommended Prep
Knowledge of Advanced Arabic is required.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Near Eastern Languages & Civ
Course Component
Tutorial
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
N/A
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
