Dear History majors, We have a new course offering this fall that is very timely given current events in the Middle East. It's Hist 289, on the history of Islamic law, being taught by Andrew Alger (Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30). Some of you may know of Prof. Alger from his popular sections of Hist 148 and 149. This new course is related to his PhD research and should be very interesting. Note that Hist 289 will satisfy either the lower- OR the upper-division non-western requirement, as well as the new legal history concentration. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Best, Prof. Allen -- Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359