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070301 UE Guided Reading Economic and Social History (2024S)

From Third World to Global South: Exploring Socioeconomic Issues

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 06.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 17.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 24.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 29.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 19.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Mittwoch 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This guided reading course “From Third World to Global South” aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the transition from the concept of the "Third World" to the contemporary notion of the "Global South," with a specific focus on socioeconomic issues. The course will delve into the historical, political, and economic factors that have shaped these regions and examine the complex challenges and opportunities they face in the modern world. Through guided readings, students will critically analyze scholarly works, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and policy perspectives related to socioeconomic issues in the Global South.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students are expected to read all the assigned texts (available in Moodle) and prepare reading notes before each session, actively contribute to discussions in class, and timely deliver 2 short (3 pages) written assignments.
Teaching language is English

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

- regular attendance (maximum of 2 absences to be compensated by further written assignments)
- reading all the assigned texts and active participation in class discussion (60% of the final grade)
- in case of insufficient participation in class discussion, some extra written work may be required.
- timely delivery of 2 short (3 pages) written assignments (40% of the final grade)
- every requirement must be met (reading, participation, and delivery of written assignments).

Grading scale:
100 – 90 %= 1 (excellent)
89 – 81 %= 2 (good)
80 – 71 %= 3 (satisfactory)
70 – 61 %= 4 (sufficient)
60 – 0 %= 5 (insufficient)

Prüfungsstoff

Colonialism and its socioeconomic legacy
Development theories and approaches
Poverty and inequality
Labor and migration
Governance and democracy
Women and gender issues

Literatur

The list of literature will be provided at the first meeting.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

SP: Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, Globalgeschichte

BA Geschichte (V2019): PM5 Vertiefung Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (5 ECTS)
BEd UF Geschichte: Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (4 ECTS)
EC Geschichte (V2021): APM Aspekte und Räume (5 ECTS)

Letzte Änderung: Di 13.02.2024 13:25