Universität Wien

010114 VU Epic, Heroes and Myths of Mongolia: From the Mongol Empire to the Present (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course takes places Mondays 18:30 -20:00 in Seminar Room 1 (Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1st floor).
The course starts on March 11th and will be hybrid (in class and online)

Registration is possible till March 15th

The language of the course is English (in class). Assignments can be submitted in English, German, Italian and French.

Attendance is compulsory. You may be absent without excuse for a maximum of two units.

  • Monday 04.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 11.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 18.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 08.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 15.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 22.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 29.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 06.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 13.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 27.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 03.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 10.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 17.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Monday 24.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an overview of Mongolian and Central Asian history centered around its most famous epics and heroes, from Buddhist pilgrims to Central Asian warriors and Monkey kings. The course will address the relation between myth and history, and the role of religion, literature and collective memory in Central Asian societies from the Middle Ages till the contemporary period.

Assessment and permitted materials

The seminar will be based on weekly readings in primary and secondary sources (in English).
and discussions in class. Students are required to actively participate in the class discussions
and address the readings.
Students have to write for seven (7) sessions a short paper (max. 750 words) and 1 final review (max. 1000 words).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grade Breakdown:
Participation and Attendance in class: 0-15 pt
Assignments 0-70 pt
Final Review 0-15 pt

Below 50 points (inclusive of 50) means a failing grade (5)

Attendance is compulsory. You may be absent without excuse for a maximum of two units.

Examination topics

All materials will be made available on moodle during the course.

Reading list

All materials will be made available on moodle during the course.

Association in the course directory

066 800 M2.5, M15, M18, 033 195 BRP 17rwb

Last modified: Fr 28.02.2025 05:05