Universität Wien

010120 VU Introduction to the History and Religions of Mongolia (2023W)

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

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 12.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 09.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 16.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 23.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 30.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 07.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 14.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 11.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 18.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Monday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 25.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an overview of the main cultural and religious developments which shaped the history of Mongolia from the 13th century till present. During this timespan, indigenous beliefs played a fundamental role in moulding the cultural, social and political context of Mongolia. At the same time, the encounter with foreign religions constituted the background for Mongolia's interaction with their neighbors in Eurasia. The course provides an introduction to the main concepts to understand these dynamics, and is organized around a range of topics such as religious institutions, religious personell and personalities, cultural and religious exchange, materiality and artifacts, epic and literary traditions. Students will also be guided through the main secondary and primary sources for the study of these topics, and the methodological issues related to them.

Assessment and permitted materials

- regular and active participation in class (20%)
- presentation in class (30%)
- final essay, 2000-2500 words ( 50%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course students need to reach 51 points. The grading scale of the course is as follows:

0-50 -> 5; 51-62.5 -> 4, 63-75 -> 3; 75.5-87.5 -> 2; 88-105 -> 1

Examination topics

All sources (weekly readings) will be available online and uploaded on moodle during the course.

Reading list

Background reading on the history of Mongolia (optional):

- Atwood, C. P. Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire. New York NY: Facts On File; 2004.
- Elverskog J. Our Great Qing : The Mongols Buddhism and the State in Late Imperial China. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press; 2008.
- Kaplonski C., Sneath D. The History of Mongolia. Folkestone: Global Oriental; 2010.

Association in the course directory

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

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